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  • Mimics of Appalachia

    Mimics of Appalachia
    Jan 11 2026

    Episode Summary

    Appalachia is said to be one of the most haunted places in america. Come with us and explore a Cryptid so Terrifying that it will kill you and take your place just for fun.


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    Credits

    Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner

    Writer: Michael Gardner

    Editor: Pam Gardner

    Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

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    17 m
  • Tooele state hospital/ asylum 49

    Tooele state hospital/ asylum 49
    Jan 5 2026

    Episode Summary

    An old hospital in Tooele Utah, that has turned into a haunted attraction, the catch, its really haunted. Come with us as we explore the old Tooele Hospital and Asylum 49.


    References

    Haunted Places To Go — Old Tooele Hospital

    Covers the history of the building (from private home to poor house to hospital), the morgue situation, the creation of Asylum 49, paranormal investigations, EVPs, shadows and spirit portal mentions, as well as some ghost names like Wes and Thomas. Haunted Places To Go

    Website: https://www.haunted-places-to-go.com/old-tooele-hospital.html

    HauntedPlaces.org — The Old Tooele Hospital

    Confirms the construction by Samuel F. Lee, the conversion to elderly care (County Poor House), and lists several reported spirits (Wes, Ned, Peter, Richard, James, Jessica, Samuel and Thomas Lee). Haunted Places

    Website: https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/the-old-tooele-hospital/

    History of Asylum 49 (Blog)

    Describes the building’s evolution (home → poorhouse → hospital → partial nursing home), the fact it lacked a morgue, and how it became the modern haunted attraction Asylum 49 in 2006. Asylum 49

    Website: https://smannionitsligo.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/history-of-asylum-49/

    Tooele County Historical Attractions Guide (historical context)

    Provides local tourism/historical listing information on the Old Hospital as a historical attraction in Tooele County. (may include dates and basic history on construction/use—good for factual detail)

    Website: https://tooeleco.org/recreation-and-tourism/tooele-county-guide-to-historical-attractions/old-hospital/



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    Credits

    Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner

    Writer: Michael Gardner

    Editor: Pam Gardner

    Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

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    33 m
  • krampus

    krampus
    Dec 29 2025

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    Episode Title: Krampus

    Podcast: Cryptid Hauntings

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    Host: Michael Gardner

    Episode Summary

    Tonight's episode is a quick look at the origins and tradition behind Krampus. Who he is, what he's about and the traditions behind him.

    References

    Austrian National Library — Krampus Postcard Archive, 1890–1914.

    Barber, Paul. “Winter Demons in European Folklore.” Western Folklore 51, no. 4 (1992).

    BBC Travel — “In Search of Europe’s Scariest Christmas Tradition.”

    Billock, Jennifer. “The Origin of Krampus, Europe’s Evil Twist on Santa.” Smithsonian Magazine, December 4, 2015.

    De Caro, L. F. “Saint Nicholas and the Demonic: Dual Figures in Christianized Ritual.” Ethnology 39, no. 2 (2000).

    Lecouteux, Claude. Demons and Spirits of the Land. Inner Traditions, 2015.

    Ridenour, Al. The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil. Feral House, 2016.

    Salzburg Museum — Perchten & Krampus Traditions Overview.

    Simpson, Jacqueline & Steve Roud. A Dictionary of English Folklore. Oxford University Press, 2000.

    Smithsonian Magazine — “The Truth About Krampus, Europe’s Evil Christmas Monster.”National Geographic — “Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil.”

    The Guardian — “Krampus: The Dark Shadow of Christmas Returns.”

    Tyrolean Folk Art Museum — Krampus Masks & Alpine Winter Rituals.


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    Credits

    Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner

    Writer: Michael Gardner

    Editor: Pam Gardner

    Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

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    24 m
  • Yule Lads

    Yule Lads
    Dec 22 2025

    Tonight's episode is a simple overview of the Yule Lads from Iceland, a brief history and a brief description of each of the Yule Lads.


    He

    Ármann Jakobsson. “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bárðar Saga and Its Giants.” Scandinavian Studies 79, no. 1 (2007): 1–24.

    (Explores Icelandic troll lore, including Gryla’s origins.)

    Terry Gunnell. The Origins of Icelandic Folk Legends. University of Iceland Press, 2012.

    (Strong academic work on Icelandic supernatural beings, Christmas folklore, and oral tradition.)

    Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Jólin Koma. Reykjavík: Helgafell, 1932.

    (Original poem collection that standardized the 13 modern Yule Lads.)

    Hélène Adeline Guerber. Myths of the Norsemen. Dover Publications, 1992.

    (General Norse mythology background, including giants and troll origins relevant to Gryla.)

    Jack Santino (ed.). Holiday Folklore, Phantoms, and Festivals. University of Tennessee Press, 1994.

    (Contextualizes holiday monsters and their cultural roles.)

    Icelandic Museum of Ghosts, Sorcery & Witchcraft (Strandagaldur).

    Exhibits on Gryla, the Yule Lads, and the Yule Cat.

    https://galdrasyning.is

    National Museum of Iceland – Christmas Traditions Archive.

    Historical displays and documents of Icelandic Christmas folklore.

    https://www.thjodminjasafn.is

    Reykjavík City Museum – Árbær Open Air Museum.

    Folklore interpretations and historic reenactments of Yule Lad traditions.

    https://borgarsogusafn.is

    The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies.

    Manuscripts referencing Gryla dating back to the 13th century.

    https://www.arnastofnun.is

    Gunnell, Terry. “How Elvish Were the Álfar?” Folklore 111, no. 1 (2000): 79–94.

    (Insight into Icelandic supernatural categories.)

    Hallberg, Peter. “The Icelandic Christmas System: A Study in Calendar Customs.” Arv: Nordic Yearbook of Folklore, 1969.

    (Detailed analysis of holiday beings including Yule Lads.)

    Hafstein, Valdimar Tr. “The Elves’ Point of View: Cultural Identity in Icelandic Folklore.” Fabula 43 (2002): 87–104.

    (Cultural meaning of Icelandic supernatural traditions.)

    Icelandic Tourist Board — Official Yule Lad Profiles & Traditions.

    https://www.visiticeland.com

    City of Reykjavík Official Yule Lads Guide.

    https://visitreykjavik.is/yule-lads

    Guide to Iceland — “The 13 Yule Lads: Iceland’s Mischievous Christmas Visitors.”

    https://guidetoiceland.is

    Iceland Review Magazine — Articles on Gryla, Yule Cat, and Yule Lads history.

    https://www.icelandreview.com

    Íslenzk Ævintýri (Icelandic Folktales Collection). Collected by Jón Árnason, 1862–1864.

    (Contains some of the earliest written references to Gryla and her sons.)

    Gryla References in Snorri Sturluson’s Manuscripts (13th century).

    (Early textual descriptions of troll-women in Icelandic tradition.)

    RÚV Icelandic Broadcasting Service – Christmas Specials Featuring the Yule Lads.

    https://www.ruv.is

    The Icelandic Christmas Book Flood (Jólabókaflóðið) — cultural context for Iceland’s holiday storytelling tradition.

    Ragnheidur. “The Icelandic Yule Lads.” Arctic Adventures (adventures.is), November 20, 2023. https://adventures.is/blog/the-icelandic-yule-lads/?srsltid=AfmBOorEtEXbKQa62Qyt-NQVOMfP7mr9Iy_hObVVDqz0HXgNL70jIOuC Arctic Adventures


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    Credits

    Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner

    Writer: Michael Gardner

    Editor: Pam Gardner

    Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home
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    24 m
  • Christmas Elves

    Christmas Elves
    Dec 15 2025

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    Episode Title: Christmas elves

    Podcast: Cryptid Hauntings

    Episode Length: 25 minutes

    Host: Michael Gardner

    Episode Summary

    Tonight’s episode is the history and story of Christmas elves.


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    Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner

    Writer: Michael Gardner

    Editor: Pam Gardner

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    25 m
  • chupacabra

    chupacabra
    Dec 8 2025

    Explore chupacabra’s with Mike Mark Pam and Chris

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    28 m
  • Haunted Holidays: Ghosts of Christmas Night

    Haunted Holidays: Ghosts of Christmas Night
    Dec 1 2025


    In tonight’s extended holiday special, we revive the old Victorian (and much older) tradition of Christmas ghost storytelling. Across 13 chilling tales, we explore hauntings, folklore, winter monsters, tragic apparitions, and ancient midwinter legends from England, Iceland, Germany, and the American South and Appalachia.

    Discover the tragic fate of the Mistletoe Bride, the phantom bell ringer who returns every Christmas Eve, Iceland’s monstrous Yule Cat, the ghostly choir of Roan Mountain, and the phantom sleigh that still delivers letters long after its driver died.

    This episode blends folklore, historical accounts, regional legends, and winter mythology into one eerie holiday journey.

    Perfect for listeners who want a darker, cozier side of Christmas.

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    Credits

    Host: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner

    Writer: Pamela Gardner

    Editor: Michael Gardner

    Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home.

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    55 m
  • The Cascade Railway (Wellington) Avalanche Tragedy

    The Cascade Railway (Wellington) Avalanche Tragedy
    Nov 24 2025

    Haunted tunnel in the Cascades Washington. Learn about the tragic story that caused the haunting.

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    34 m
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