Episode 23: The Rake

This one's for all our Cajun listeners! The legend of this werewolf-like creature followed French colonizers from Canada down to Louisiana right to the greater 'Nawlins area. See those trees? Yeah. You should probably shouldn't look in 'em. We're always looking for new stories, so please send yours to [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | Merch

A couple loggers first saw him in the 1880's, but now he's been seen dozens of times by Michiganers. Is he dangerous? Listen in and find out in this week's episode on the Michigan Dogman. Have you experienced the Dogman? Send in your stories to [email protected] and I might revisit this cryptid in the future! TikTok | Instagram | Merch

On a cold fall night in 1966, Mothman sprang into the collective psyche of a small West Virginia town. Was he there to help? To hurt? Listen and find out, my fine forest friends. Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? Send it in to [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | Merch

It's been seen through many places and times, but has only ever gone by one name: THE RAKE. Listen to this creepy tail and watch your six - it could be lurking behind you. Have you experienced something creepy or unexplainable? Send in your stories to [email protected], or leave us a voice message at the podcast site on Anchor! Anchor | TikTok | Instagram | Merch

Hey everyone. Sh*t has hit the proverbial fan in the world and it's been tough on me the last couple weeks. Here's an update about the doll: I finally got rid of it and cleansed my house with the help of one of my fine forest friends. Listen in to hear this unscripted story of what happened.  Got something you want to hear on this podcast? Do you have a story of your own? Send it in to [email protected].  TikTok | Instagram | Merch

No, we're not going to tell you to storm it. This episode is all about the UFO sightings near Area 51 as well as a listener story from nearby. Check it out! Have you been out near Area 51? Send us your story to [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | Merch

The American Old West is a story of excitement and adventure when portrayed by Hollywood actors like John Wayne and the like. But on the ground, it was anything but. War, famine, bloodshed, and in the case of the Donner Party: cannibalism. Listen in for stories of one of the worst disasters among pioneers of the Old West as we look into what happened and what - or who - still haunts Donner Pass. Have a suggestion? Send it to [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | Merch

Don't listen to this one when you're walking home. You'll want to look over your shoulder, listen closer to the sounds around you, lengthen your strides and keep your focus forward. Why? The smiling man is creep-no....dancing(?)...towards you.  Check out that YouTube short film, "2AM" by clicking here. I'm always looking for some new stories! Send any and all of your experiences to [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | Merch

It's a short one this week. St. Anne's Retreat: a quiet campground overlooking Logan Canyon just outside Logan Utah. On first reading this, you might think, "how sweet, maybe I should schedule a stay there." You'll find threatening signs, constant surveillance, and tight security instead. What secrets are this place hiding? Listen in to this week's episode to find out. What stories do you have? Send them in to [email protected]! You may just hear your stories read in our next episode. TikTok | Instagram | Merch

If you've ever experienced a salt marsh, chances are you smelled it before you saw it. In this episode, Abbey looks into the curious history of a helpful (?) forest friend that is widely known as the Gray Man. We'll look into the origin story of the Gray Man in Pawley's Island, SC, USA, as well as an international story from Scotland about a Gray Man who's just to similar to leave out. Have you got a story you want Abbey to share? A local legend you want the world to know about? Send it to [email protected]! TikTok | Instagram | Merch