Where Our Minds Wander
From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 182
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Special announcement! Technical Issue.
Episode 117 was released by Mistake today due to a technical issue.
The episode has been removed and will release on Its Normal schedule date Thursday morning.
Were sorry for any inconvenience.
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116: Frank Lenz and the 1957 Egg-Shaped UFOs
Beth explains the mysterious disappearance of 19th century cyclist Frank Lenz. Wes outlines the many egg-shaped UFO sightings of 1957.
https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/rb-47-ufo.htm
115: Rat Catchers and the Curse of the Omen
Beth delves into the life of Jack Black: the Victorian Rat Catcher. Wes shares the infamous curse of 1976's "The Omen" movie.
https://goodnature.co/blogs/news/the-surprising-history-and-legacy-of-the-…
114: Wood Island Lighthouse and Old Slippery Skin
Beth shares the history and haunts of a Maine lighthouse. Wes shares the tale of Vermont's bear-like cryptid.
https://mainelighthousemuseum.com/wood-island-lighthouse.html
113: The Exorcist Curse and Momo the Missouri Monster
Beth asks the question, "Was the Exorcist movie really cursed?" as she delves into the 51 year old rumor that bad things happened on set for a reason. Wes looks at Momo, the Missouri monster, a thre…
112: Two Remarkable Reincarnations and The Alfred Loewenstein Mystery
Beth talks about two children with remarkable past lives - Joey Verwey and Shanti Devi. Wes talks about the strange disappearance of Alfred Loewenstein, the world's third wealthiest man.
www.higherpe…
111: The Integratron and Elvira’s Haunted House
Beth visits the Mojave Desert's coolest time machine inspired by a visit from an alien. Wes visits Briarcliff, the haunted former home of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/20…
110: Mongolian Death Worm and The Wampus Cat
Beth tries not to squirm as she talks about the Mongolian Death Worm, an elusive, acid-spitting cryptid. Wes delves into the dozens of Wampus Cat sightings; another cryptid with supernatural abilitie…
109: A Medieval Space Bonnet and the Pig War
Beth explains the legends (and some truths) surrounding the infamous University of Edinburgh's graduation tradition. Wes explains how the US and Britain almost went to war over one little pig.
Our epi…
108: The Lady in Black and Wild West Hygiene
Beth shares the tale of Rosina Despard, the 19 year old girl who investigated a haunting in her own house in the 1880s. Wes takes a look at how the Wild West really was.
Beyond: Documented Truths Abo…
107: Randolph County Infirmary and the Hartford Circus Fire
Beth discusses the haunted Randolph County Infirmary and former asylum in Indiana. Wes takes a look back at the devastating 1944 Circus Fire in Connecticut.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_ci…
106: The Utsuro Bune and the Moon-Eyed People
Beth shares the legend of the Utsuro Bune, a strange "ship" seen off the coast of Japan in 1803 that many say was a UFO. Wes shares the legend of the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia.
https://japannews…
105: The Monte Cristo Homestead and The Hat Man
Beth heads to the most haunted home in Australia, discussing the numerous stories of ghostly encounters. Wes faces the terrifying Hat Man and the many theories as to who (or what) he is.
Show Notes:
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104: The Iceman and Chislehurst Hotel
Beth looks at Otzi the Iceman, a fascinating 5000 year old mummy who continues to reveal amazing things- possibly even a curse. Wes checks into the haunted Chislehurst Hotel, a system of tunnels used…
103: Louis Le Prince Mystery and the Loveland Frogman
Beth discusses the unsolved disappearance of the motion picture inventor. Wes encounters cryptid cousins- the Loveland Frogman and Lizard Man.
blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/louis-le-prince-created…
102: Fresno Nightcrawlers and Serpent Mound
Wes tackles a wacky cryptid - the Fresno Nightcrawler! Beth explores the mystery surrounding Serpent Mound, an ancient astronomical site in Ohio.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/fresno-nightcrawler
Special Announcement about Episode 101 (Supernatural Lake Tahoe Part 2) Technical Issues
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101: 100th Anniversary: Supernatural Lake Tahoe (Part 2)
Wes and Beth continue with the supernatural happenings around Lake Tahoe including bigfoot and UFO sightings.
www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/mother-and-daughter-describe-tahoe-ufo-sighting/
100: 100th Anniversary: Supernatural Lake Tahoe (Part 1)
Wes and Beth celebrate 100 episodes by diving into the supernatural happenings in Lake Tahoe.
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/learning/?cid=stelprdb5109570
99: The Kentucky Green Goblins and the Wild Goose
Wes tells the story behind the Kelly-Hopkinsville alien encounter from 1955, when several "goblins" attacked the Sutton family farm. Beth tells the story of actor John Wayne's former yacht, now rumo…