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  • The Rhine Institute: Extraordinary Evidence

    The Rhine Institute: Extraordinary Evidence
    May 11 2025
    This week, we’re heading into the world of parapsychology with a visit to the legendary Rhine Research Center in North Carolina—an institution that’s been quietly pushing the boundaries of the human mind for nearly a century. Founded in the 1930s by J.B. and Louisa Rhine at Duke University, the center has long been a hub for rigorous scientific inquiry into phenomena like telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis. Recently, friend of the show Allison Jornlin invited Scott on a trip to the Rhine to help renowned researcher Dr. Nancy Zingrone donate materials from her and her late husband’s extensive paranormal library. While there, Scott met John G. Kruth, Executive Director of the Rhine and one of the foremost experts on the scientific study of consciousness and psychic phenomena, who joins us to share the fascinating history of the Rhine.

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    1 h y 57 m
  • 28: The Wood Sprite

    28: The Wood Sprite
    May 6 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, we dive deep into the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula with Alicia, an experienced outdoorswoman who encounters a mysterious forest dweller during her hunting trip. As she waits silently, a small, dark form captures her attention—what could it possibly be? Is it a creature of folklore peeking into our world, or just an intricate game of light and shadow?

    Michigan's Upper Peninsula

    'The Wood Sprite' by Nabokov

    Pukwudgie

    Fairies

    Astonishing Dead Letter Office

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    32 m
  • 27: The Scented Ghost

    27: The Scented Ghost
    Apr 29 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, we dive into "The Scented Ghost," a story from Buffalo, New York, shared by our listener Cheryl. In her old apartment, she and her boyfriend often noticed a strong, unusual floral scent, which could selectively present itself to either one of them. Things got eerie when Cheryl encountered a mysterious figure one night, leaving her spooked. Years later, a chance encounter adds an unexpected twist to her tale, connecting her to a total stranger who had a similar experience in literally the exact same apartment.

    https://paranormalglobe.com/2018/07/29/can-you-smell-ghosts-4-paranormal-smells-to-look-out-for/

    https://www.hauntedrooms.com/new-york/buffalo/haunted-places

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    27 m
  • The Max Headroom Pirate TV Incident Part 2

    The Max Headroom Pirate TV Incident Part 2
    Apr 27 2025
    In Part 2 of our series on the Max Headroom Broadcast Signal Interruption, we dig deeper into the analog chaos that unfolded in 1987 Chicago — a surreal, rebellious hijacking that mocked media itself. We explore the investigation, the lingering mystery, and what it says about how we interact with technology, culture, and entertainment today. Who was behind that mask? Who wielded that fly-swatter? Let’s get into it.

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    2 h y 21 m
  • 26: There's No Place like Gnome

    26: There's No Place like Gnome
    Apr 22 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, listener Leah experiences repeated visits from what appear to be gnome-like beings. The visits began after she began practicing Wicca, and thankfully, these mysterious creatures appear to be non-threatening…but persistent. Are they simply hallucinations connected to sleep paralysis, or are they part of the fabric of reality that is hidden from us most of the time?

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    https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/cryptids/evil-gnomes-mythology
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    29 m
  • 25: Knockin' on Devil's Den Door

    25: Knockin' on Devil's Den Door
    Apr 15 2025
    In tonight's dead letter, we explore the eerie experiences of Allie, a PhD candidate from the University of Arkansas, who revisits the hauntingly notorious Devil's Den in the Ozark National Forest. As shared with hosts Scott and Forrest, Allie's research expeditions become unsettling when she feels an unseen presence and hears unexplained banging noises near isolated trails and bridges. Her tales echo past episodes with guest of our main show, Terry Lovelace, adding another layer to the chilling lore of this paranormal hotspot.

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    Abduction at Devil’s Den (Terry Lovelace)

    Devil’s Den the Reckoning Part 1

    Devil’s Den the Reckoning Part 2

    Devil's Den State Park

    Devil's Den State Park Wikipedia

    Terry Lovelace Books at Amazon

    https://a.co/d/cA4eG3f

    https://a.co/d/j7l4PFJ
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    28 m
  • The Max Headroom Pirate TV Incident Part 1

    The Max Headroom Pirate TV Incident Part 1
    Apr 13 2025
    Before streaming and scrolling there was broadcast television—shared signals sent through the air for anyone with an antenna to catch. But when something’s that open, it’s also open to hijacking. In part one of our two-part series, we dig into one of the most bizarre and legendary cases of broadcast piracy: the Max Headroom Incident. On November 22, 1987, two Chicago stations were interrupted by a strange figure in a Max Headroom mask, delivering surreal, unsettling messages in a two-minute broadcast that has baffled and fascinated for nearly four decades. Who did it, why, and how did they pull it off? We explore the theories, the tech, and the legend that refuses to fade.

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    2 h y 5 m
  • 24: The Shadow Man Who Wasn't There

    24: The Shadow Man Who Wasn't There
    Apr 8 2025
    In tonight's dead letter, we hear from Jada who encountered a shadowy figure with red eyes on two separate occasions in different locations. The first sighting occurred during a summer church camp, but the second happened years later and was witnessed by her boyfriend, who doesn’t believe in this kind of stuff. Are hauntings tied to people rather than places? Or tied to anything at all? The more we learn, the more questions we have.
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    15 m
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