Astonishing Legends

In tonight’s dead letter… Listener, Isla recalls a childhood park trip in Australia where she and a friend went exploring after her mom’s car broke down in the bush. They wandered too far from the car and observed a void-like, spear-bearing figure on the bank. The bush fell silent and the wind carried songs in an ancient language as they fled back to the car without looking back. Years later Isla still feels watched whenever she strays off the path.

The Movie ‘Get out’ (referring to ‘The Sunken Place’ from the letter)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/

Artlandish Aboriginal Art Website
https://www.artlandish.com/

Goddard & Wierzbicka (2015) Article on ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283206413

Wikipedia – "The Dreaming"
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Dreaming&oldid=1297566697

Petrichor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrichor

SAS Survival Handbook
https://a.co/d/6oSBMlQ

‘Songlines’ by Bruce Chatwin
https://a.co/d/6kqf1Oc

‘Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions’ by Edwin A. Abbott
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatland

Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

<div>In tonight’s dead letter… Listener, Isla recalls a childhood park trip in Australia where she and a friend went exploring after her mom’s car broke down in the bush. They wandered too far from the car and observed a void-like, spear-bearing figure on the bank. The bush fell silent and the wind carried songs in an ancient language as they fled back to the car without looking back. Years later Isla still feels watched whenever she strays off the path. The Movie ‘Get out’ (referring to ‘The Sunken Place’ from the letter) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/</a> Artlandish Aboriginal Art Website <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.artlandish.com/">https://www.artlandish.com/</a> Goddard &amp; Wierzbicka (2015) Article on ResearchGate <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283206413">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283206413</a> Wikipedia – "The Dreaming" <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Dreaming&amp;oldid=1297566697">https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Dreaming&amp;oldid=1297566697</a> Petrichor <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrichor">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrichor</a> SAS Survival Handbook <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://a.co/d/6oSBMlQ">https://a.co/d/6oSBMlQ</a> ‘Songlines’ by Bruce Chatwin <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://a.co/d/6kqf1Oc">https://a.co/d/6kqf1Oc</a> ‘Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions’ by Edwin A. Abbott <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatland">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatland</a> Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</div>

The Beginning that Never Ended

In tonight’s dead letter… Listener, Scott recounts a series of unexplained howls heard in the woods near his Alabama home. Night after night, he and his family would sit on the porch and listen, noticing patterns in the sounds. This progresses later to him being stalked by something he could not see.

Alabama Bigfoot Website (via Wayback Machine) Most audio links not working:
https://web.archive.org/web/20110518043255/http://www.alabamabigfoot.com/bigfoot/reports/Recordings.html

RadioLab’s episode ‘Wildtalk’:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sug8rBkpypmdnjFEQ3iA3?si=3K7sddfCRiKfLwBlj9qkkg

Predators in Alabama:
https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/animal-services/pet-services/urban-wildlife/

Charle’s Fort’s Wild Talents (Book):
https://a.co/d/8r1l6gz

The Astonishing Legends Episodes on Charles Fort (if you’re curious):

P1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kWLAh6t5REHPfKGZloOkb?si=7c98be94c8a44a06

P2
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QhqHXilyU0DZgFxfWKtjE?si=5bb9bf4d7a444d0a

The Movie ‘Spartan’:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartan_(film)

The North American Wood Ape Theory:
https://www.woodape.org/

The Alaskan Killer Bigfoot Story:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Killer_Bigfoot

https://www.travelchannel.com/show/alaskan-killer-bigfoot-travel-channel-atve-us

Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

<div>In tonight’s dead letter… Listener, Scott recounts a series of unexplained howls heard in the woods near his Alabama home. Night after night, he and his family would sit on the porch and listen, noticing patterns in the sounds. This progresses later to him being stalked by something he could not see. Alabama Bigfoot Website (via Wayback Machine) Most audio links not working: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110518043255/http://www.alabamabigfoot.com/bigfoot/reports/Recordings.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20110518043255/http://www.alabamabigfoot.com/bigfoot/reports/Recordings.html</a> RadioLab’s episode ‘Wildtalk’: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sug8rBkpypmdnjFEQ3iA3?si=3K7sddfCRiKfLwBlj9qkkg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sug8rBkpypmdnjFEQ3iA3?si=3K7sddfCRiKfLwBlj9qkkg</a> Predators in Alabama: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/animal-services/pet-services/urban-wildlife/">https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/animal-services/pet-services/urban-wildlife/</a> Charle’s Fort’s Wild Talents (Book): <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://a.co/d/8r1l6gz">https://a.co/d/8r1l6gz</a> The Astonishing Legends Episodes on Charles Fort (if you’re curious): P1 <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kWLAh6t5REHPfKGZloOkb?si=7c98be94c8a44a06">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kWLAh6t5REHPfKGZloOkb?si=7c98be94c8a44a06</a> P2 <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QhqHXilyU0DZgFxfWKtjE?si=5bb9bf4d7a444d0a">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QhqHXilyU0DZgFxfWKtjE?si=5bb9bf4d7a444d0a</a> The Movie ‘Spartan’: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartan_(film)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartan_(film)</a> The North American Wood Ape Theory: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.woodape.org/">https://www.woodape.org/</a> The Alaskan Killer Bigfoot Story: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Killer_Bigfoot">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Killer_Bigfoot</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.travelchannel.com/show/alaskan-killer-bigfoot-travel-channel-atve-us">https://www.travelchannel.com/show/alaskan-killer-bigfoot-travel-channel-atve-us</a> Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</div>

Tracked

From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story.

Listen and follow here: https://link.podtrac.com/nu1waeoa

<div>From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen and follow here: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://link.podtrac.com/nu1waeoa">https://link.podtrac.com/nu1waeoa</a> </div>

Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

This week’s Dead Letter Office is cancelled, but the show will return next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

<div>This week’s Dead Letter Office is cancelled, but the show will return next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding!</div>

Dead Letter Office Special Announcement

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Jerri-Kay recounts a story from her childhood when her mother witnessed multiple shadow figures entering their bedroom in broad daylight. Later that night, while seemingly half-asleep, when her mom enters her room she yells that she's not her mother and points to lights that only she can see in the room, leaving the family shaken and searching for answers. Were these events positive or negative?

Astonishing Legends' Shadow People Episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wNUanfRFXoQ0QOhy5l58L?si=62193edf57854ec0
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000355594797

Myth Fits Podcast with Kari Byron and Tori Belleci from MythBusters:
https://www.youtube.com/@MythfitsPod
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mythfits/id1813405582
https://open.spotify.com/show/6SOvzD9Rc52Is6qHm0ivJt?si=f479aac0675644f8

David Weatherly's Work:
https://eerielights.com/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01N59JC6U/allbooks

David Weeatherly on Astonishing Legends (Spotify/Apple Podcasts Links)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RWx4nYQNZZ9b3qd04Dj8y?si=0353dbf9a2324ae1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5p5GxpIqVX43RQwvtmTdwz?si=35384b2e23404b63
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000495952492
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000497668831

Documentary - The Nightmare:
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-nightmare

Missing 411:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Paulides/author/B002ALI9AA? (https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Paulides/author/B002ALI9AA?sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=01b4110c-4fc7-428e-92bc-bb9ec72396b1)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TRVhzSYDB6NKiU69L5c9A?si=e6fe2e83dfe84069
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q0pc5e8JlBoZzDrgY1Evp?si=b451bd4ae98841be
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000579063545
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000580601049

Article on Light Emission After Death:
https://www.sciencealert.com/we-emit-a-visible-light-that-vanishes-when-we-die-says-surprising-new-study

Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, listener Jerri-Kay recounts a story from her childhood when her mother witnessed multiple shadow figures entering their bedroom in broad daylight. Later that night, while seemingly half-asleep, when her mom enters her room she yells that she's not her mother and points to lights that only she can see in the room, leaving the family shaken and searching for answers. Were these events positive or negative? Astonishing Legends' Shadow People Episode:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wNUanfRFXoQ0QOhy5l58L?si=62193edf57854ec0">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wNUanfRFXoQ0QOhy5l58L?si=62193edf57854ec0</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000355594797">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000355594797</a> Myth Fits Podcast with Kari Byron and Tori Belleci from MythBusters: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MythfitsPod">https://www.youtube.com/@MythfitsPod</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mythfits/id1813405582">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mythfits/id1813405582</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6SOvzD9Rc52Is6qHm0ivJt?si=f479aac0675644f8">https://open.spotify.com/show/6SOvzD9Rc52Is6qHm0ivJt?si=f479aac0675644f8</a> David Weatherly's Work:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://eerielights.com/">https://eerielights.com/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01N59JC6U/allbooks">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01N59JC6U/allbooks</a> David Weeatherly on Astonishing Legends (Spotify/Apple Podcasts Links) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RWx4nYQNZZ9b3qd04Dj8y?si=0353dbf9a2324ae1">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RWx4nYQNZZ9b3qd04Dj8y?si=0353dbf9a2324ae1</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5p5GxpIqVX43RQwvtmTdwz?si=35384b2e23404b63">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5p5GxpIqVX43RQwvtmTdwz?si=35384b2e23404b63</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000495952492">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000495952492</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000497668831">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000497668831</a> Documentary - The Nightmare:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-nightmare">https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-nightmare</a> Missing 411:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Paulides/author/B002ALI9AA?sr=1-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=01b4110c-4fc7-428e-92bc-bb9ec72396b1">https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Paulides/author/B002ALI9AA?</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TRVhzSYDB6NKiU69L5c9A?si=e6fe2e83dfe84069">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TRVhzSYDB6NKiU69L5c9A?si=e6fe2e83dfe84069</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q0pc5e8JlBoZzDrgY1Evp?si=b451bd4ae98841be">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q0pc5e8JlBoZzDrgY1Evp?si=b451bd4ae98841be</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000579063545">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000579063545</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000580601049">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000580601049</a> Article on Light Emission After Death:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sciencealert.com/we-emit-a-visible-light-that-vanishes-when-we-die-says-surprising-new-study">https://www.sciencealert.com/we-emit-a-visible-light-that-vanishes-when-we-die-says-surprising-new-study</a> Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</div>

A Gathering of Shadows

This week, Scott and Forrest welcome back Richard Hatem of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf to Astonishing Legends! Join us as we delve into Richard's unique insights on paranormal literature, including odd details in famous experiences like Whitley Strieber's book, Communion and others. We'll explore Rich’s favorite episodes and get a sneak peek into his upcoming season. Plus, we'll hear about his pending tour across the US, including a stop at the Mothman Festival in just a few weeks!

Visit our website (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2025/08/09/ep-315-the-hatem-files-2) for a lot more information on this episode.

<div>This week, Scott and Forrest welcome back Richard Hatem of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf to Astonishing Legends! Join us as we delve into Richard's unique insights on paranormal literature, including odd details in famous experiences like Whitley Strieber's book, Communion and others. We'll explore Rich’s favorite episodes and get a sneak peek into his upcoming season. Plus, we'll hear about his pending tour across the US, including a stop at the Mothman Festival in just a few weeks! Visit our <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2025/08/09/ep-315-the-hatem-files-2">website</a> for a lot more information on this episode.</div>

The Hatem Files 2

In tonight’s dead letter, we hear from our listener Sam, who shares two spooky stories. The first involves two hauntings at an aquarium in the UK. An old lady ghost with a penchant for floral perfume, and as one might expect…a fisherman. While the second features a mysterious, hunched-over shadow figure lurking in a South Carolina home. Sometimes these shorter letters are the most freaky. As we often remind our listeners, the real experiences don’t occur with a three-act structure or poignant message all the time. Instead they are just glimpses of something that you may never understand.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher:
https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Phantosmia (Phantom Smells):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantosmia

Clairalience:
https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/clairalience-to-clairvoyance-your-psychic-gifts/

Gorton's Fisherman:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton's_of_Gloucester

Trilogy of Terror (1975):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/trilogy-of-terror

Homunculus:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus
https://www.britannica.com/science/homunculus-biology

Astonishing Junk Tour:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/astonishing-junk-85805858?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, we hear from our listener Sam, who shares two spooky stories. The first involves two hauntings at an aquarium in the UK. An old lady ghost with a penchant for floral perfume, and as one might expect…a fisherman. While the second features a mysterious, hunched-over shadow figure lurking in a South Carolina home. Sometimes these shorter letters are the most freaky. As we often remind our listeners, the real experiences don’t occur with a three-act structure or poignant message all the time. Instead they are just glimpses of something that you may never understand.  North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher">https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher</a> Phantosmia (Phantom Smells):  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantosmia">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantosmia</a> Clairalience:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/clairalience-to-clairvoyance-your-psychic-gifts/">https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/clairalience-to-clairvoyance-your-psychic-gifts/</a> Gorton's Fisherman:  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton's_of_Gloucester">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton's_of_Gloucester</a> Trilogy of Terror (1975):  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/trilogy-of-terror">https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/trilogy-of-terror</a> Homunculus: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/science/homunculus-biology">https://www.britannica.com/science/homunculus-biology</a> Astonishing Junk Tour: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/astonishing-junk-85805858?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link">https://www.patreon.com/posts/astonishing-junk-85805858?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link</a> Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</div>

The Fisherman's Ghost and the Homunculus

In tonight’s dead letter listener Henry, a marine, recounts his experiences on guard duty in Iraq, where his platoon was stationed at an abandoned hotel near the Jordanian border. During a late-night watch, he and another marine hear footsteps in the stairwell, but a search of the building yields nothing but an unsettling encounter with glowing eyes in the boiler room. The mystery deepens when a fellow marine suggests the presence of a skinwalker, leaving the group to ponder the true nature of what they encountered in the desolate hotel.

Navajo Culture
https://discovernavajo.com/navajo-culture/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo

Skinwalkers (In the Context of Navajo Culture)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker
https://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-part-1-ugh.html

The Monroe Institute
https://www.monroeinstitute.org/

Jim Harold’s Campfire
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913

Trebil, Iraq
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebil
https://web.archive.org/web/20050716034614/https://newstandardnews.net/content/index.cfm/items/2088

The Monte Vista Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona
https://hotelmontevista.com/

<div>In tonight’s dead letter listener Henry, a marine, recounts his experiences on guard duty in Iraq, where his platoon was stationed at an abandoned hotel near the Jordanian border. During a late-night watch, he and another marine hear footsteps in the stairwell, but a search of the building yields nothing but an unsettling encounter with glowing eyes in the boiler room. The mystery deepens when a fellow marine suggests the presence of a skinwalker, leaving the group to ponder the true nature of what they encountered in the desolate hotel. Navajo Culture <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://discovernavajo.com/navajo-culture/">https://discovernavajo.com/navajo-culture/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo</a> Skinwalkers (In the Context of Navajo Culture) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-part-1-ugh.html">https://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-part-1-ugh.html</a> The Monroe Institute <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.monroeinstitute.org/">https://www.monroeinstitute.org/</a> Jim Harold’s Campfire <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913</a> Trebil, Iraq <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebil">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebil</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20050716034614/https://newstandardnews.net/content/index.cfm/items/2088">https://web.archive.org/web/20050716034614/https://newstandardnews.net/content/index.cfm/items/2088</a> The Monte Vista Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://hotelmontevista.com/">https://hotelmontevista.com/</a>
</div>

Skinwalkers in Iraq

In tonight’s dead letter… Josh shares a chilling encounter with a being we’ve discussed on the show numerous times. The Hat Man. For Josh he appears as a shadowy figure sitting in his bedroom in the middle of the night. What would you do in this situation? It’s easy to answer that until you’re confronted with it yourself. Josh gave into paranormal apathy, something we’ve identified at Astonishing Legends as a common reaction to the unexplainable. Is the Hat Man a harbinger of doom or change or just something that happens in our mind?

Jim Harold’s Campfire
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913

Our Strange Skies (Rob Kristoffersen)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-strange-skies-ufos-throughout-history/id1546735571

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/

Hypnopompic State
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnopompia

Hypnogogic State
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnagogia

Send your story into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com (mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com)

<div>In tonight’s dead letter… Josh shares a chilling encounter with a being we’ve discussed on the show numerous times. The Hat Man. For Josh he appears as a shadowy figure sitting in his bedroom in the middle of the night. What would you do in this situation? It’s easy to answer that until you’re confronted with it yourself. Josh gave into paranormal apathy, something we’ve identified at Astonishing Legends as a common reaction to the unexplainable. Is the Hat Man a harbinger of doom or change or just something that happens in our mind? Jim Harold’s Campfire <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913</a> Our Strange Skies (Rob Kristoffersen) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-strange-skies-ufos-throughout-history/id1546735571">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-strange-skies-ufos-throughout-history/id1546735571</a> Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/</a> Hypnopompic State <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnopompia">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnopompia</a> Hypnogogic State <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnagogia">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnagogia</a> Send your story into <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com">deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</a>
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The Hat Man Takes a Seat

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Renee shares a strange encounter in Los Angeles. Late one night, while walking her dog, she saw what appeared to be a gray alien. After a moment of shock, she looked again and saw a middle-aged African-American woman. Renee was left wondering if she had seen a psychic mask slip or if it was just a trick of the light.

Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, listener Renee shares a strange encounter in Los Angeles. Late one night, while walking her dog, she saw what appeared to be a gray alien. After a moment of shock, she looked again and saw a middle-aged African-American woman. Renee was left wondering if she had seen a psychic mask slip or if it was just a trick of the light. Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</div>

A Gray Walks in LA

On September 12th, 1952, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, five boys witnessed a fiery object slowly descend from the sky and land nearby, seemingly under intelligent control. What followed became one of the strangest UFO encounters in American history. Joined by a 32-year-old mother and a National Guard member, the group were allegedly pursued by a towering, mist-shrouded, humanoid figure that emitted strange lights and sounds. And with seven direct witnesses and reports from several states, this was no isolated event. With some eyewitness still speaking up as recently as 2018.

Misunderstood and mythologized for decades, the Flatwoods Monster deserves a closer, more accurate look — and that’s exactly what we’re here to do.

Visit our website (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2025/07/12/ep-314-the-green-monster-of-flatwoods) for a lot more information on this episode.

<div>On September 12th, 1952, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, five boys witnessed a fiery object slowly descend from the sky and land nearby, seemingly under intelligent control. What followed became one of the strangest UFO encounters in American history. Joined by a 32-year-old mother and a National Guard member, the group were allegedly pursued by a towering, mist-shrouded, humanoid figure that emitted strange lights and sounds. And with seven direct witnesses and reports from several states, this was no isolated event. With some eyewitness still speaking up as recently as 2018. Misunderstood and mythologized for decades, the Flatwoods Monster deserves a closer, more accurate look — and that’s exactly what we’re here to do. Visit our <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2025/07/12/ep-314-the-green-monster-of-flatwoods">website</a> for a lot more information on this episode. 
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The Green Monster of Flatwoods

In tonight’s dead letter, Cody shares a chilling experience from a trip to Jacob City, a ghost town in Utah. While camping with friends and their dogs, they captured eerie EVPs, including one that called out Cody’s name. As the night grew darker, the dogs became unusually frightened, and a sudden, strong wind forced them to pack up and leave before their campfire got out of control. This is history, mystery, and a reminder to trust your instincts.

Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com (mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com)

Show note links!

Jacob City - Utah Ghost Town (https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.html)
https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.html

Jacob City - Utah Outdoor Activities (https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.html)
https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.html

Snapshots of Mentioned Newspaper Articles (https://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjw)
https://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjw

Bannack, Montana - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_Montana)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_Montana

Southwest Montana History: Bannack (https://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/)
https://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/

The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Series at Astonishing Legends (Available on all podcast platforms as well and YouTube)

Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1 (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/21/ep-68-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-1?rq=henry%20plummer)
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Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 2 (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummer)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummer

Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 3 (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummer)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummer

Jacobs Smelter - Superfund Site (https://www.toxicsites.us/site.php?epa_id=UT0002391472)
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<div>In tonight’s dead letter, Cody shares a chilling experience from a trip to Jacob City, a ghost town in Utah. While camping with friends and their dogs, they captured eerie EVPs, including one that called out Cody’s name. As the night grew darker, the dogs became unusually frightened, and a sudden, strong wind forced them to pack up and leave before their campfire got out of control. This is history, mystery, and a reminder to trust your instincts. Send your story to <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com">deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</a>  Show note links! <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.html">Jacob City - Utah Ghost Town</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.html">https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.html</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.html">Jacob City - Utah Outdoor Activities</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.html">https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.html</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjw">Snapshots of Mentioned Newspaper Articles</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjw">https://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjw</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_Montana">Bannack, Montana - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_Montana">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_Montana</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/">Southwest Montana History: Bannack</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/">https://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/</a> The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Series at Astonishing Legends (Available on all podcast platforms as well and YouTube) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/21/ep-68-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-1?rq=henry%20plummer">Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/21/ep-68-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-1?rq=henry%20plummer">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/21/ep-68-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-1?rq=henry%20plummer</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummer">Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 2</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummer">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummer</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummer">Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 3</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummer">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummer</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.toxicsites.us/site.php?epa_id=UT0002391472">Jacobs Smelter - Superfund Site</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.toxicsites.us/site.php?epa_id=UT0002391472">https://www.toxicsites.us/site.php?epa_id=UT0002391472</a> 
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Jacob City Miners

In tonight’s dead letter, Jordan recalls a strange encounter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spotted nearly a dozen silver crafts hovering over the Sandia Mountains. These objects appeared to be linked and moved in unison, with one larger craft seemingly in charge. A large black helicopter sped off in the direction of the crafts after they disappeared, leaving Jordan with a sense of wonder and the feeling that they were harmless tourists from another world, but were they? We’ll dive into it!

Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com (mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com)

Kirtland Air Force Base - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_Base)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_Base

Kirtland AFB (https://www.kirtland.af.mil/)
https://www.kirtland.af.mil/

Sandia National Laboratories (https://www.sandia.gov/)
https://www.sandia.gov/

Sandia National Laboratories - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_Laboratories)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_Laboratories

Mirage Men - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_Men)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_Men

Mirage Men streaming: where to watch movie online? (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-men)
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-men

Author Nick Redfern - Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74b)
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74b

Watch The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Channel (https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch)
https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch

Paul Bennewitz - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bennewitz)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bennewitz

Richard L. Doty - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, Jordan recalls a strange encounter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spotted nearly a dozen silver crafts hovering over the Sandia Mountains. These objects appeared to be linked and moved in unison, with one larger craft seemingly in charge. A large black helicopter sped off in the direction of the crafts after they disappeared, leaving Jordan with a sense of wonder and the feeling that they were harmless tourists from another world, but were they? We’ll dive into it! Send your story to <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com">deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</a>  <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_Base">Kirtland Air Force Base - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_Base">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_Base</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.kirtland.af.mil/">Kirtland AFB</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.kirtland.af.mil/">https://www.kirtland.af.mil/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sandia.gov/">Sandia National Laboratories</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sandia.gov/">https://www.sandia.gov/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_Laboratories">Sandia National Laboratories - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_Laboratories">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_Laboratories</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_Men">Mirage Men - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_Men">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_Men</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-men">Mirage Men streaming: where to watch movie online?</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-men">https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-men</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74b">Author Nick Redfern - Amazon</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74b">https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74b</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch">Watch The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Full Episodes, Video &amp; More | HISTORY Channel</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch">https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bennewitz">Paul Bennewitz - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bennewitz">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bennewitz</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty">Richard L. Doty - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty</a> 
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Chips, Salsa and UFOs

This week, we revisit a favorite Patreon Junk Drawer episode featuring Max Kelso's unsettling experiences at a Boy Scout camp in the heart of Ohio.
We explore Max's first encounter as a young scout when he saw a shadowy figure watching him through the window of his cabin late one night. Years later, during a game at the same camp, Max experiences something even stranger.
The Junk Drawer is a more casual, conversational show than our regular program and is usually only available to our patrons at patreon.com/astonishinglegends. It’s a great time to check out our Patreon because this Sunday, June 29th, 2025, we’re doing our first-ever live AMA on video there!

<div>This week, we revisit a favorite Patreon Junk Drawer episode featuring Max Kelso's unsettling experiences at a Boy Scout camp in the heart of Ohio. We explore Max's first encounter as a young scout when he saw a shadowy figure watching him through the window of his cabin late one night. Years later, during a game at the same camp, Max experiences something even stranger. The Junk Drawer is a more casual, conversational show than our regular program and is usually only available to our patrons at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://patreon.com/astonishinglegends">patreon.com/astonishinglegends</a>. It’s a great time to check out our Patreon because this Sunday, June 29th, 2025, we’re doing our first-ever live AMA on video there!</div>

Junk Drawer 26 - Main Feed Edition!

In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest share Arthur’s story. He recounts a frightening encounter in the Bronx in 1998 when while stopped at a red light he saw something, or someone that didn’t seem right. The person in the car next to him had pale skin, completely black eyes, and an impossible smile. But that’s really just the beginning of this bizarre tale.

Books by David Weatherly on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weatherly/author/B01N59JC6U?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=00b7e0f6-0241-4cae-bea5-2aefcdb8e455#)
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Episode links to Astonishing Legends Website, but all shows can be found on any podcast app.

Ep 188: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 1 — Astonishing Legends (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids

Ep 189: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 2 — Astonishing Legends (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids

Ep 87: Black Eyed Kids Part 1 — Astonishing Legends (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids

Ep 88: Black Eyed Kids Part 2 — Astonishing Legends (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids

Ep 89: Black Eyed Kids Part 3 — Astonishing Legends (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kids)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kids

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<div>In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest share Arthur’s story. He recounts a frightening encounter in the Bronx in 1998 when while stopped at a red light he saw something, or someone that didn’t seem right. The person in the car next to him had pale skin, completely black eyes, and an impossible smile. But that’s really just the beginning of this bizarre tale. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weatherly/author/B01N59JC6U?sr=8-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=00b7e0f6-0241-4cae-bea5-2aefcdb8e455#">Books by David Weatherly on Amazon</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weatherly/author/B01N59JC6U?sr=8-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=00b7e0f6-0241-4cae-bea5-2aefcdb8e455#">https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weatherly/author/B01N59JC6U?sr=8-1&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=00b7e0f6-0241-4cae-bea5-2aefcdb8e455#</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ayj1M1iKU/">Astonishing Legends Private Facebook Group</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ayj1M1iKU/">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ayj1M1iKU/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/">Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/">https://astonishinglegends.com/</a> Episode links to Astonishing Legends Website, but all shows can be found on any podcast app. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">Ep 188: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 1 — Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">Ep 189: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 2 — Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">Ep 87: Black Eyed Kids Part 1 — Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">Ep 88: Black Eyed Kids Part 2 — Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">Ep 89: Black Eyed Kids Part 3 — Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kids">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kids</a> Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</div>

Black Eyed Driver

In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s theory that the area is haunted due to indigenous people buried there by settlers. They discuss the plausibility of a curse, the story's symbolism, and the mysteries surrounding the nature and effects of whatever it was they collided with.

LINKS and NOTES

Osage Nation Heritage Trail | Green Country Oklahoma | Official Site (https://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/)
https://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/

Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20us)
https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20us

Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Spotify) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813

Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Apple Podcasts) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976

Indian meridian - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridian)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridian

Submit YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com (mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com)

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s theory that the area is haunted due to indigenous people buried there by settlers. They discuss the plausibility of a curse, the story's symbolism, and the mysteries surrounding the nature and effects of whatever it was they collided with. LINKS and NOTES <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/">Osage Nation Heritage Trail | Green Country Oklahoma | Official Site</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/">https://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20us">Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20us">https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20us</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813">Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Spotify)</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976">Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Apple Podcasts)</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridian">Indian meridian - Wikipedia</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridian">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridian</a> Submit YOUR story to <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="mailto:deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com">deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com</a>
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The Black Cloud Hanging Over Me

In 1850, the quiet town of Stratford, Connecticut was shaken by a bizarre and terrifying haunting that gripped the world’s attention. Reverend Eliakim Phelps and his family were tormented by objects falling from nowhere, cryptic messages, and strange effigies crafted from household items. As the phenomena escalated—turning violent and targeting the children—skeptics, spiritualists, and investigators descended on the mansion in search of answers. Was it a hoax, psychic energy, or something truly supernatural? This episode dives into the enduring mystery of the Stratford Poltergeist.

Visit our website (https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2025/06/14/ep-313-the-stratford-poltergeist) for a lot more information on this episode.

<div>In 1850, the quiet town of Stratford, Connecticut was shaken by a bizarre and terrifying haunting that gripped the world’s attention. Reverend Eliakim Phelps and his family were tormented by objects falling from nowhere, cryptic messages, and strange effigies crafted from household items. As the phenomena escalated—turning violent and targeting the children—skeptics, spiritualists, and investigators descended on the mansion in search of answers. Was it a hoax, psychic energy, or something truly supernatural? This episode dives into the enduring mystery of the Stratford Poltergeist. Visit our <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2025/06/14/ep-313-the-stratford-poltergeist">website</a> for a lot more information on this episode.</div>

The Stratford Poltergeist

In tonight’s Dead Letter, Kaleb recounts a few paranormal experiences, starting with a childhood memory of a stuffed bear that seemed to turn its head on its own, but for some bizarre reason didn't frighten him. Years later, he experienced a potent wave of fear in a dark basement, reminding Scott of his experience at the Sallie House. Forrest and Scott then delve into the nature of fear, the existence of multiple entities in haunted locations, and the protective nature of some spirits.

The Sallie House Series by Astonishing Legends Part 1 (On Spotify)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/20PwwC2p9Kq97H7yX370kO?si=806dbb79aa174215

Poltergeist (1982 film) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist_(1982_film))

The Twilight Zone - Living Doll Episode
Living Doll (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Doll_(The_Twilight_Zone))

Uniroyal Nauga Monster
Rarify | The Nauga Monster! The Nauga was a fictional creature or animal created by an advertising company back in the 1960s to promote the... | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CofQQkSskZ8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

Send your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

<div>In tonight’s Dead Letter, Kaleb recounts a few paranormal experiences, starting with a childhood memory of a stuffed bear that seemed to turn its head on its own, but for some bizarre reason didn't frighten him. Years later, he experienced a potent wave of fear in a dark basement, reminding Scott of his experience at the Sallie House. Forrest and Scott then delve into the nature of fear, the existence of multiple entities in haunted locations, and the protective nature of some spirits. The Sallie House Series by Astonishing Legends Part 1 (On Spotify) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/20PwwC2p9Kq97H7yX370kO?si=806dbb79aa174215">https://open.spotify.com/episode/20PwwC2p9Kq97H7yX370kO?si=806dbb79aa174215</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist_(1982_film)">Poltergeist (1982 film) - Wikipedia</a> The Twilight Zone - Living Doll Episode <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Doll_(The_Twilight_Zone)">Living Doll (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia</a> Uniroyal Nauga Monster <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CofQQkSskZ8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">Rarify | The Nauga Monster! The Nauga was a fictional creature or animal created by an advertising company back in the 1960s to promote the... | Instagram</a> Send your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com 
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Scare Bear

In tonight’s dead letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Misael, who recalls a bizarre childhood encounter involving a blue ball of fire that appeared while he and his sister were playing basketball. The strange sphere, which seemed to be made of stone and engulfed in flames, hovered near them before shooting off toward a neighbor's light post and disintegrating.

The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology (https://a.co/d/1d2b3kx)

Traverse City Ghost Tour (https://www.hauntedtraverse.com/)

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Misael, who recalls a bizarre childhood encounter involving a blue ball of fire that appeared while he and his sister were playing basketball. The strange sphere, which seemed to be made of stone and engulfed in flames, hovered near them before shooting off toward a neighbor's light post and disintegrating. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://a.co/d/1d2b3kx">The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.hauntedtraverse.com/">Traverse City Ghost Tour</a>
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Great Balls of Fire

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Barry talks about the strange phenomenon of table tipping.
In tonight’s dead letter, listener Barry talks about the strange phenomenon of table tipping. He recounts an experience from 25 years ago, when he and a friend attempted to raise a heavy coffee table through meditation, with unexpected results. This leads to a larger discussion about EVPs and Forrest shares an anecdote from a recent ghost hunt at a theater, where a table moved during a tipping experiment, and they captured some bizarre audio recordings.
Send YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

Astonishing Dead Letter Office (https://www.astonishingdeadletteroffice.com/)
Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf (https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/)
ER70 EVP Recorder on the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/er70-evp-recorder/id6446457897)
SPECTRE | ABOUT US (https://www.teamspectreonline.com/about)

<div>In tonight’s dead letter, listener Barry talks about the strange phenomenon of table tipping. He recounts an experience from 25 years ago, when he and a friend attempted to raise a heavy coffee table through meditation, with unexpected results. This leads to a larger discussion about EVPs and Forrest shares an anecdote from a recent ghost hunt at a theater, where a table moved during a tipping experiment, and they captured some bizarre audio recordings. Send YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.astonishingdeadletteroffice.com/">Astonishing Dead Letter Office</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/">Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/er70-evp-recorder/id6446457897">ER70 EVP Recorder on the App Store</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.teamspectreonline.com/about">SPECTRE | ABOUT US</a> 
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The Tipping Point

The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!

<div>The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook &amp; Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!</div>