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
98: Malahide Castle and the Mogollon Rim
Beth discusses Ireland's haunted Malahide Castle's several spirits who are believed to still reside within its walls. Wes discusses Arizona's scenic Mogollon Rim, an area known for Bigfoot sightings…
97: Shug Monkey and the Black Shuck Plus Bodies Found in Everyday Objects
Wes dives into the tales of some strange Suffolk County creatures and Beth tells about human remains discovered inside two everyday objects.
www.suffolklive.com/news/suffolk-news/shug-monkey-sightings…
96: The Hum and The Rougham Mirage
Beth looks into the worldwide Hum- an unexplained noise that's been heard for decades. Wes wanders through a Suffolk, England town where a manor house is said to appear and disappear.
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95: Mary Doefour and the Lumber Baron Inn
Who was Mary Doefour? Beth shares the mystery surrounding one woman's unknown identity. Wes takes us to a 134 year old mansion that may be the most haunted spot in Denver.
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94: Dr. Samuel Augustus Aykroyd and The Ningen
Beth looks at how the Aykroyd family's history in the paranormal influenced one very famous movie. Wes dives into the frigid waters off Antarctica and the encounters with a rather scary cryptid.
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93: Morris-Jumel Mansion and Albert Ostman
Beth walks through the history and haunting of a Manhattan mansion that has existed since the mid-18th century. Wes shares the tale of Albert Ostman's unusual encounter while vacationing in British …
92: Wow! That's Big! and Magic Mirrors
Beth tours Casey, Illinois, a small town with 12 World Records for the largest things. Wes takes a look into the magical mirrors of scrying and the history and research behind them.
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91: Nobody's Cracked It Yet and The Human Lightning Rod
Beth looks at mysterious coded messages, including the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture in Langley, VA. Wes explores the life (and luck) of Roy Sullivan, the man who was struck by lightning on 7 separate …
90: The USF Constellation and Albany Rural Cemetery
Beth explores the history and hauntings of an impressive 19th century warship. Wes walks through a lovely upstate New York cemetery, where anomalous phenomena occurs (including a phantom galloping ho…
89: Hotel Saranac Haunting and We Interrupt This Program
Beth takes us to Hotel Saranac, a haunted hotspot in a pretty, historic Adirondack town. Wes shares the mysterious message of Vrillon, a still- unknown hacker who took over a TV broadcast in 1977's s…
88: Percy Fawcett and the Maricoxi
Both Wes and Beth discuss the various bigfoot creatures of South America, including explorer Percy Fawcett's encounter and the terrifying Mapingauri. Are people just seeing a giant ground sloth that…
87: A Meat Shower and a Prophet Hen
Beth shares historical accounts of strange things raining from the sky, including the Kentucky meat shower. Wes tells the disturbing tale of Mary Bateman, a woman whose hen laid very special eggs.
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86: St. Nick's Creepy Cohorts
Wes and Beth discuss several of St. Nick's creepy cohorts from Europe, including Belsnickel, Father Whipper, and Frau Perchta.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/43989p/perchta-christmas-goddess-demon-w…
85: Ngatea Crop Circles and the Blue-Skinned People of Kentucky
Beth explores unexplained lights in the sky and the resulting crop circles on New Zealand's North and South Islands. Wes tells the intriguing tale of the Blue Fugate family of Kentucky.
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84: The Hand of Glory and The Goldfield Hotel
Beth explores the magical Hand of Glory, an object used by thieves in Europe to cast spells on innkeepers. Wes tells the tale of the Goldfield Hotel of Nevada, where rumors and ghosts have remained f…
83: Percy Shelley's Doppelganger
Wes and Beth take a deep dive into the doppelganger phenomenon, including writers Percy and Mary Shelley's encounter with one that was truly terrifying.
Our Show notes:
https://wired.me/science/the…
82: A Shapeshifting Cat and an Amazing Escape
Beth shares a few Bakeneko tales of shapeshifting monster cats and the origins behind them. Wes tells the amazing submarine survival story of John Capes.
Show Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ba…
81: Dr. Hamilton's Ghost Laboratory and High Strangeness at the Mansion Recording Studio
Beth delves into the historic Hamilton House in Winnipeg, where an inventive couple used science to investigate the paranormal. Wes delves into famous bands' ghostly experiences at the famed Laurel C…
Episode 80: The Enjuin Mermaid and the Leather Man
Beth shares a slew of newly discovered strange creatures. Wes tells the intriguing true tale of the Leather Man.
Show Notes:
https://unseen-japan.com/mermaid-mummy-japan-true-identity/
79: The Mermaid Inn and Mad Stones
Beth shares the many haunts of the historic Mermaid Inn in Rye, England. Wes explores the curious history of mad stones, said to extract poison from various wounds.
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