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!
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers (00:58:45)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers
“The Saucers don’t interest me anymore. When Barker asked is that because you found out they were too ordinary to be interesting? Or because what you discovered about them is too painful for you to think about?”—They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers by Gray Barker
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION of Scared All The Time: Flesh-Eating Bacteria (01:28:39)
With Scott and Forrest on hiatus, join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them in this special presentation of the Astonishing Legends Network's hit show Scared All The Time!
In this episode (chosen by the fans!) the boys go sicko mode and come down with a case of necrotizing fasciitis...better known as flesh-eating bacteria. They cover the symptoms, the consequences, and what it takes to survive one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Plus: sepsis survivor stories!
Don't love every word they say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:27 - Housekeeping
00:06:49 - We’re Talking Flesh-Eating Bacteria
00:10:04 - Cabin Fever
00:16:04 - Nico gets Necrotic
00:20:00 - Necrotizing Fasciitis
00:29:31 - Tranq
00:32:49 - The History of Flesh-Eating Diseases
00:41:32 - What Happens to the Infected
00:44:50 - FEB Survivor Stories
00:49:22 - The Case of the Red Leg
00:59:37 - Gross-ish Part 1 Starts
01:00:28 - Gross-ish Part 1 Ends
01:05:45 - Gross-ish Part 2 Starts
01:11:31 - Gross-ish Part 2 Ends
01:16:33 - Elenor Follow-Up
01:22:10 - Sepsis
01:25:00 - Sepsis Survivor Stories
01:28:15 - The Fear Tier
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery (00:47:13)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library for Astonishing Legends Listeners - From Miranda Merrick: Welcome, Spooky Lovely! We have a fabulous evening planned for you in Highgate Cemetery! There will be gruesome finds, battling vampire hunters, rattled bones, and wandering ghosts- all shared with you by your rumored witch host! So, breathe deep, the gathering gloom, and pick out your spot in The Reading Room! We're so happy to see you!
Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles (00:56:58)
SPECIAL CROSSOVER PRESENTATION of Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf
"The Ghost of 29 Megacycles" - S1:E5
"At first, he couldn't believe what was happening. A shape was beginning to form. He could clearly see the head and face of a man. O'Neill was gripped in fear. 'My God who are you?' Bill said. He was more than surprised when the figure answered: 'They call me, Doc Nick'." – from The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller.
Close your eyes and picture this: it's the winter of 1984. Karma Chameleon is on the radio, Ronald Reagan just announced his candidacy for a second presidential term, and a young Richard was returning home late on a Saturday night when his brother, John, caught him in the hallway and made him listen to the scariest thing they'd ever heard.
In this episode, Richard explores The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller. This book chronicles the development and use of the Spiricom device, an invention claiming to facilitate two-way communication between the living and the dead. As Richard immerses himself in the pages of The Ghost of 29 Megacycles, which he found in 1997, he can’t help but see himself reflected in the pages. You see, he was holed up in the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, working on The Mothman Prophecies. Through Meek's unwavering belief in the impossible, Richard finds inspiration to embrace his own sense of limitless belief, propelling him to finish the screenplay and truly bet on himself.
Join Richard as he uncovers the mysteries of the Spiricom and reflects on the power of belief, in both yourself…and the paranormal.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts for the next episode. Learn more about the stories, books, music, and more featured in this episode at https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/
Important Announcement (00:01:33)
Astonishing Legends and the Astonishing Dead Letter Office are on pause.
51: Spectral Hounds (00:45:03)
In tonight’s dead letter… Luke recounts a spooky camping trip with his brother and father where they found themselves surrounded by something both canine and ethereal. Despite being experienced outdoorsmen, they’re unable to defend themselves against whatever is encircling their campsite as the leader of this pack of animals stares intently at them, and has no reaction to shots fired in self-defense.
LINKS:
The Tule River Indian Tribe
https://tulerivertribe-nsn.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tule_River_Indian_Tribe_of_the_Tule_River_Reservation
Black Dog
https://www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk/the-black-dog-of-east-anglia/
The Barghest
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barghest
The Hellhound
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellhound
The Black Shuck
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Shuck
Original Reddit Post
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/55mhg6/surrounded_by_translucent_coyotes/
The KLF 3AM Eternal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_a.m._Eternal
MOVIE REFERENCES:
Jacob’s Ladder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob's_Ladder_(1990_film)
BOOK REFERENCES:
Wild Talents: By Charles Fort
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Talents_(book)
The Silver Bridge (Collapse/Mothman Connection)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge
PODCAST EPISODES:
Let’s Not Meet
https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/
https://crypticcountypodcasts.com/
Radiolab: You Are Here
https://www.radiolab.org/podcast/110165-you-are-here
Astonishing Legends: Are We Ever Alone?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nLvVgPmouZsTAnuxepPMo?si=7eb6d9be9f9b4c14
Astonishing Legends: The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aPODiXAQaJwg5GePi7039?si=78bc91b6c0e14a3a
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The Mundrabilla Incident (02:08:44)
In 1988, the Knowles family’s journey across Australia’s remote Nullarbor Plain turned into a nightmare, when in the pre-dawn hours of January 20th, they encountered a glowing, egg-shaped object that chased their car along the Eyre Highway. They claimed the light emitted a high-pitched hum, filled the car with a gray mist, and lifted the vehicle off the road before dropping it, blowing out a tire. Fleeing in terror, they found the car dented and covered in black dust. A police officer confirmed their distress, and a truck driver reported seeing strange lights in the same area. What attacked the Knowles family that night? This week, we take a look.
Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
50: The Prisoner of Charleston (Dead Letter Office) (00:35:54)
In tonight’s dead letter… Veronica takes a ghost tour of an old jail in Charleston, South Carolina and has an intense encounter with a spirit there. She's able to describe this man in detail and later discovers the spirit is that of William Marcus, who was hanged at the jail for the murder of his wife. The experience was terrifying and shaped Veronica's path in understanding and protecting herself from many more unseen things she has crossed paths with in her life since then.
The photo of William Marcus is from Charleston News and Courier (published as The News and Courier.) - August 4, 1906 - page 8.
LINKS:
Facebook video where the video tour of the jail with the guide can be found, at 4:30 the image of William Marcus can be seen.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=198368942110180&rdid=DOvyBA9NGT8WMtSY
Stella Maris Catholic Church
https://stellamarischurch.org/
American Ghost Walks (Tour Company)
https://www.americanghostwalks.com/
ASTONISHING LEGENDS EPISODES MENTIONED:
The Siren Call of Hungry Ghosts Part 1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0R1h6Lw9GoAnMupP82zSrm?si=7f96f93019ef4976
The Vertical Plane Part 1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/69ynhhVF8UrVzI1OI4Rsoy?si=d266bf2f5e064ca2
Send YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
The Mysterious Moving Coffins of Barbados (01:49:41)
In the cemetery of Christ Church Parish Church in Barbados stands a half-buried stone crypt infamous for its early 19th-century mystery. Between 1807 and 1812, several heavy, lead-lined coffins were placed inside, but each time the vault was reopened, the caskets were found disturbed — despite the massive stone door being sealed tight with no sign of entry. Governor Lord Combermere investigated in 1819, sealing the vault with his stamp, and spreading sand to catch footprints, but when it was opened again, the coffins had once more been thrown into chaos with the seals unbroken and the sand untouched. The bodies were removed soon after, and the vault sealed again, its mystery still unsolved.
Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
49: The Return of Evil Yoda (00:24:39)
In tonight’s dead letter, listener Trevor recounts a bizarre encounter while looking out the window one night. He saw a strange, bald, meditating figure with long pointed ears in his friend’s backyard. The figure then opened its eyes, grinned at him with pointed teeth, and hopped away into the woods. Trevor’s evening began with taking the psychedelic drug mescaline, but he has some experience with it, and has never experienced something interactive like this. Trevor is plain about the fact that he had been under the influence earlier in the evening, and maybe that’s the reason for what he saw, but he does also wonder if the drug lifted a veil to reveal a real being, especially when he connected his story to an older episode of Astonishing Legends where a listener encountered something very similar, while awake and completely sober.
LINKS:
Astonishing Legends - “Your True Halloween Stories, Part 3” with Mallory’s Storyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5q6pnT9fOeVof8hNIndYYi?si=3e6b159e281c4ba9
DMT: The Spirit Moleculehttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/DMT-The-Spirit-Molecule/Rick-Strassman/9780892819270
Terence McKenna analysis on the Podcast: Midnight, On Earth
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ogRYNa6kWF6CKyUIkcnUl?si=23uwRaoCRNuXnrTqhSXw5A
https://www.organism.earth/library/document/what-ive-learned-from-psychedelics
Dr. Steve G. Jones - Astral Projection Hypnosishttps://stevegjones.com/buy/hypnosis-mp3s/astral-projection-platinum-mp3/
Send your stories into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
48: Die Fratzen (00:27:56)
In tonight’s dead letter… a listener shares their chilling encounters with "Die Fratzen," demonic faces that surfaced after a period of indulgence and self-disgust. These weren't just fleeting nightmares; they manifested as waking visions and doppelgangers, leading to a quest for spiritual help. The writer grapples with the possibility of mental health issues versus a genuine spiritual battle and how these experiences mirror those of Anneliese Michel, whom we covered a few years ago on Astonishing Legends.
Links:
Astonishing Legends: The Devil and Annaliese Michel P1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZiRkT1ZfIyMBsUBAs1RDK?si=d044978fbf484d63
P2
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k6UzW5Yku23D55QbcKGhl?si=cb39009d744f4dbd
P3
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NHYwTl94InnHYREWpE044?si=bc43d397273d4176
Astonishing Legends: Sarah and the Spider Woman
https://open.spotify.com/episode/38UXYglzND21RcSLQiTk1M?si=4e6f381273b34557
Unsolved Mysteries: Don Decker
https://unsolved.com/gallery/don-decker/
Paranormal Witness: Don Decker
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2090999/
Send your stories into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
The Screaming Skulls (01:37:27)
Across England, legends tell of “screaming skulls,” which are human remains said to bring disaster if moved from their resting place. In Dorset, a skull defies removal with deadly consequences; in Derbyshire, “Dickie” halted a railway project; in Yorkshire, Anne’s head demanded to stay within her beloved home; and in Manchester, one cast into a moat unleashed a storm. Whether relics of Celtic head-worship, tools of folk medicine, or grim mementos of an age steeped in mortality, the stories agree on one rule: disturb the skulls at your peril.
Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
47: The Lock Looker (00:39:09)
In tonight’s Dead Letter, you’ll hear a bizarre tale from rural Ohio, one of our favorite strange states, involving a creature known only as the "Lock Looker." This cryptid, with its orangutan-like build, glowing orange eyes, and famous movie scream, lurks near a dam and has been sighted by both the storyteller and their father. It may have been around a while. Join Scott and Forrest as they briefly debate the pronunciation of Orangutan and also delve into this multi-generational mystery.
LINKS:
Shelby County Parks (Home of Lockington Reserve)https://shelbycopark.org/lockington-reserve
University of Zurich - Orangutan Callshttps://www.iea.uzh.ch/en/research/orangutannetwork/orangutancallrepertoires.html
The actual one we played:
https://www.iea.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:00000000-7c6e-90e4-ffff-ffff84c61003/Ref_Crying_and_Screaming_Jeri.mp3
R2-D2 Sound Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0nmciiFJg
Lyle Blackburnhttp://www.lyleblackburn.com/
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Important Update (00:00:57)
News from Scott and Forrest
46: The Cowboy in the Canteen (00:42:18)
In tonight’s dead letter… a VFW canteen worker in Michigan has a close encounter with a mysterious cowboy, complete with vintage attire and dollar coins. The stranger asks her to champion his cause of getting “shell shock” recognized for a Purple Heart. After the encounter, the letter he provides vanishes and the general he mentions turns out to be from the Civil War.
Links:
Jim Harold’s Roadhouse Saloon Campfire STory
https://jimharold.com/the-roadhouse-saloon-from-the-files-of-jim-harolds-campfire/
The VFW
https://www.vfw.org/
Shell Shock
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_shock
PTSD
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-traumatic_stress_disorder
PTSD as a Criteria for a Purple Heart
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/520197/purple-heart-criteria-exclude-ptsd-defense-officials-say
https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/denying-purple-hearts-veterans-ptsd-2/
https://www.disabledveterans.org/purple-hearts-for-ptsd/
The ‘Seated Liberty’ Dollar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seated_Liberty_dollar
Some for sale on Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=seated+liberty+dollars+1840-1873&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1311
‘The Edge of Tomorrow’ movie which references Verdun as an Alien Battle Site
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_Tomorrow
Unsolved Mysteries: Paranormal Rangers
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22336540/
45: Uninvited Intruders (00:32:48)
In tonight’s dead letter, a listener recounts a childhood filled with unexplained phenomena in their 1940s Michigan home. From persistent footsteps and unsettling noises like dragging chains and hammering to a menacing presence in their bedroom, the haunting escalated over the years, driving them to seek refuge upstairs. But even then, the activity followed, with something heavy repeatedly stomping on the cast iron cover of the well room just outside their window. Pers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_lightning
Search this page for more on the Jacob Marley quote, “I wear the chain I forged in life…”
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/christmascarol/quotes/character/jacob-marley/
Witch Ride/Sleep Paralysis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis
Stephen Prozak Shippy
https://www.strangemusicinc.com/artists/prozak
https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedSaginaw/featured
Iron in Folklore
https://diabolicalconfusions.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/iron-in-folklore-superstitions-explained/
Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
Mystery Solved! AMA 2025 (02:39:47)
Alright Astonishing Legends listeners, buckle up! In this special AMA episode, Scott and Forrest are answering your burning questions! We're diving headfirst into everything from the implications of sentient Tesla bots inheriting fortunes (and causing chaos) to the latest updates on the search for Amelia Earhart's lost plane.
We’re also exploring listener questions and thoughts on future stories and the state of Astonishing Legends. We discuss the intricacies of researching paranormal topics, sharing insights into why some stories captivate while others fizzle. There are also several business questions answered from curious fans. And delving into some of our own paranormal experiences, we share thoughts on the cases that have profoundly shaped our perspectives. So join us as we explore the strange, the unexplained, and everything in between, all thanks to the incredible support of YOU, our listeners!
And Scott will be appearing with Rich Hatem in Washington D.C. in just a few weeks! IN the D.C. area? Get TICKETS HERE
And check the Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf feed in the coming week for a sit-down he did with him about his 'Light in the Dark' Tour.
44: The Beginning that Never Ended (00:39:23)
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
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43: Tracked (00:34:23)
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
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Dead Letter Office Special Announcement (00:00:14)
This week’s Dead Letter Office is cancelled, but the show will return next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
42: A Gathering of Shadows (00:36:03)
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://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
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The Hatem Files 2 (01:47:11)
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 for a lot more information on this episode.
41: The Fisherman's Ghost and the Homunculus (00:33:31)
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
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40: Skinwalkers in Iraq (00:31:21)
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/
39: The Hat Man Takes a Seat (00:36:24)
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
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