Payton Leutner wasn’t supposed to survive…

What started as a normal sleepover among three middle school friends in Waukesha, WI, took a dark and deeply unsettling turn that would make headlines in 2014. Drawn into the world of Slender Man, two girls became convinced that proving their loyalty meant carrying out the unthinkable.

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This week on CMP, I tell you the story of how a Photoshop contest (turned internet legend) blurred the line between fiction and a sinister reality. Are you ready to take this walk through the woods with me? 🍂👀

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Music provided by: Scott Buckley

Light in Dark Places is under a Creative Commons BY 3.0 license.

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Sleepover games were supposed to be fun… so why did they feel so cursed?

In this episode of Chasing Midnight, we dive into the classic sleepover games many of us grew up playing: Bloody Mary, Baby Blue, Charlie Charlie, Cat Scratch, Light as a Feather, and more.

We break down how these games are played, where they came from, and why they’ve stuck around for generations of brave (or bored) kids at slumber parties.

The podcast episode focuses on describing the games and their spooky reputations.
For the full experience, including us actually playing the games and reacting in real time, head over to our YouTube.

Listener discretion advised, especially if you’re easily spooked after dark.

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Imagine you’re watching TV late at night and suddenly… it’s not your show anymore.

In this episode of Chasing Midnight, we’re talking about some of the weirdest and most unsettling TV hijackings ever—times when regular programming was interrupted by distorted voices, creepy imagery, religious messages, and people who clearly should not have been on the air. Some were meant to be jokes, some were meant to send a message, and some are still a complete mystery.

Turn the lights down, don’t touch the remote, and hang out with us while we dive into the moments when someone else took over the screen.

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One of the most controversial cases in true crime history.

In this episode of Chasing Midnight, we discuss the West Memphis Three and why the case continues to divide public opinion decades later.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of violent crime involving the deaths of minors. Listener discretion advised.

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In this episode of Chasing Midnight, we head back to rural Tennessee to examine two cases that left entire communities shaken... and still searching for answers.

First, we discuss the death of Casey McDaniel, a young girl from Milan, Tennessee, whose case raised troubling questions and lingering doubts for those who knew her. What really happened, and why does so much about this case remain unclear decades later?

Then, we turn to one of Tennessee’s most infamous and controversial figures: Buford Pusser, the legendary McNairy County sheriff whose life (and death) blurred the line between lawman and outlaw. Was his fatal car crash truly an accident, or something far more sinister?

From small-town rumors to official narratives that don’t quite add up, this episode explores power, justice, and the uncomfortable gray areas in between.

Listener discretion advised.

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Haunted houses are supposed to be fun, right?

A few jump scares, fake blood, & you laugh it off with your friends on the way out. But what happens when the fear becomes real?

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This week on Chasing Midnight (for our SEASON 2 PREMIERE ❤️‍🔥), we’re diving into the dark side of extreme haunted attractions—

McKamey Manor & The Blackout Experience.

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Two haunts that take things way beyond spooky season thrills & straight into psychological horror.

Buckle up, CMP crew. This one blurs the line between entertainment and exploitation.

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Step into the time machine with us on this episode of Chasing Midnight! ✨

Isabelle dives deep into the groovy 1970s—a decade of disco, scandals, novelty hits, and wild pop culture moments—while Madison rewinds to the early 2000s, bringing back all the Y2K vibes, iconic trends, and unforgettable chaos of the era.

From bell bottoms to flip phones, Watergate to boy bands, we’re covering the decades that shaped pop culture in ways we’re still feeling today.

Whether you lived through it or just love the nostalgia, this one’s packed with laughs, “wait, WHAT?!” facts, and more than a few throwbacks.

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#1970s #2000s #ChasingMidnightPodcast #NostalgiaTrip #PopCulture

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TW: In this episode, we talk in detail about violent crimes, including sexual assault, murder, and crimes against young people. Some of these details are graphic and may be upsetting. Please listen with care and step away if you need to — your well-being always comes first!

This week on Chasing Midnight, we’re diving headfirst into the twisted minds of two of America’s most infamous serial killers: Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy.

From Bundy’s charm-and-chaos spree across the country to Gacy’s horrifying double life as the ‘Killer Clown,’ we’re breaking down their crimes, their captures, and the chilling legacies they left behind. It’s dark, it’s disturbing, and—like always—we’re talking about it in our unfiltered way. Buckle up… this one’s a ride.

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