EP 94: Stories from the Woods (& Why We Stay Out of Them)

This week’s episode is a campfire story special, filled with the kind of tales you were absolutely too young to hear at summer camp. You know the ones: the eerie, blood-chilling, “definitely real” stories passed around by flashlights in the dark.🔦 Here's what we covered:A beautifully told (and deeply cursed) legend of ghostly lanterns on a cliff, passed down through generations of campers. One light appears for each soul about to die... and there are eight lights.A classic roadside encounter: a girl in white, a ride home... and a house that hasn’t been hers for five years.Gen shares a real family story (!!!) about the infamous "lady in white" of South Carolina.We spiral into six truly unhinged stories from a real U.S. Forest Service Search and Rescue officer, including:“The Bear Man” who abducts a childA woman vanishing from a treeA faceless man at the top of a mountainSomething inhuman whispering in the woodsStaircases... just sitting in the middle of nowhere 👀Would we survive a camping trip? Absolutely not. Are we going camping this summer anyway? Allegedly.🚨 PSA: We’re 127 listeners away from being eligible for monetization, which would be HUGE for us. If you’ve been loving the podcast:Share an episode with a friendLeave a 5-star review wherever you listenFollow us on Instagram and TikTokYou’d be shocked how much those three little things help us grow. (Also, the faster we hit our goal, the sooner we can justify more unhinged bonus content.)🪵 Next week: We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming with the final installment on the BTK killer, Dennis Rader. You’ve waited. We’ve dragged it out. But it’s time.Until then… Have courage and stay kind (of a bitch).

This one’s for everyone who’s ever had a roommate horror story… or survived one.This week, we scroll straight into Reddit’s darkest roommate tales: from petty revenge to straight-up terrifying encounters. We spiraled while listening to shocking, often dangerous confessions from Redditors whose roommates were anything but chill. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes stories involving violence, drug use, mental illness, suicidal threats, and assault. Listener discretion is strongly advised.A Victoria’s Secret model hoarding dirty toilet paper? Check. A NICU nurse with a felony assault charge and a taste for chaos? Check. A guy who leaves a crack pipe and strangers in your apartment and steals your guitar? Also, check. And somehow, it only gets worse from there.This episode is wild, unsettling, and very validating if you’ve ever walked on eggshells in your own home. Plus, Gen recalls a housemate’s worst nightmare: when a pipe leak turns a college basement into a literal cesspool.And yes, we still haven’t finished BTK. You’re welcome. (It is coming; we promise.)"That’s Genevieve." "And that’s Kaitlyn." Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and Reddit rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.Instagram: @campingiscanceled TikTok: @campingiscanceled Contact: [email protected] & MentionsNEW: “If I’m Not Where I’m Supposed to Be” Kit — a tool to document gut feelings and safety concernsReddit threads featured:r/Ventr/BadRoomatesr/PettyRevenger/BadRoommates #2r/BadRoommates #3Listen Now — everywhere you get your podcastsNew episodes drop every Friday. Want more stories, no ads, and exclusive bonus episodes every Thursday? Join our Patreon to support the show!