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Least Haunted

Least Hauntedwww.leasthaunted.com
A well researched deep dive into the world of the paranormal from a skeptical and comedic perspective. Using science, anthropology, and humor to find the truth behind history's greatest supernatural events, mysteries, and creatures. "The only thing that's haunted is you!"
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Episodes

Episode 77: Least Haunted Legends (3rd Anniversary)

Three years and 76 episodes ago, a little podcast was launched by two friends who knew very little about what they were doing. Now, we still don't know what we are doing, but we have gotten a lot better at faking it! Along the way we have amassed a pretty cluttered and confusing set of show canon and lore. There are a handful of recuring characters, pieces of fantastical equipment, and a sometimes hard to define line of reality. All of which surpisingly works within the confines of a skeptical p...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 77

Crushing It: Hot Headed

It is here! The third installment in the continuing saga that is our exploration of the adventures of Dr. Beverly Crusher! What episode of Star Trek The Next Generation did we choose to talk about this time? And how long will paramount let this go on? You will just have to listen to find out! Support us on Patreon! Join us on Discord! Check out our Tumblr!...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 76

Episode 75: Leprepalooza!

It's that time of year again! Time to wear green, drink beer, and try to catch a leprechaun! But just what is a Leprechaun, and where do they really come from? The answers WILL surprise you! Also, rainbows. What's there deal? Is there a connection? Let's find out. https://www.patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on our Discord! https://discord.gg/TaBcz8Ck2w Sponsored by Newsly! Use promocode leasthaunted ©2023 Sequoidea Productions LLC....

Mar 17, 20231 hr 52 minSeason 3Ep. 75

Episode 74.5: Left of Spring

In this episode, Garth and Cody experiment with getting sick and not doing an episode. This episode has it all! Coughing! Sneezing! Darmok? We promise we’ll do a real show next time. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/TaBcz8Ck2w

Mar 03, 202339 min

Episode 74: Alien Autopsy Autopsy

Cody and Garth perform an autopsy on famous "alien autopsy" footage while they re-live the shared childhood trauma of seeing this horror show on FOX in the 1990's. But of course, the TRUE conspiracy behind the video is way more interesting and amazing than you can imagine... Join us on our Discord! Brought to you by NEWSLY Promo Code: leasthaunted ©2023 Sequoidea Productions LLC...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 74

Episode 73: Omm Sety

Join Cody & Garth as they explore the amazing story of Dorothy Eady and her strange fascination with Ancient Egypt. Just how did this British woman know so much about The Temple of Seti in Abydos? How many different names did she really have? And could there really be such things as past lives? You'll have to listen to find out! Join us on our Discord Brought to to you by Newsly . Use promo code: leasthaunted for a month of free premium service. ©2023 Sequoidea Productions LLC....

Feb 03, 20231 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 73

Episode 72: Least Conspired 2- Psychic Psychedelics

In this second episode of the Least Conspired Garth and Cody delve into The Round Table Foundation, a group of scientists, psychics, and industrialists with deep pockets who were researching ESP and telekinesis during the first decade of the Cold War. Doctor and army captain Andrea Puharich finds himself both on the inside and outside of top secret government research into the military application and psychic potential of psychedelic mushrooms, and in a race with the CIA to find the elusive teon...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Least Haunted Origins: Chupacabra

It's a New Year and a New-ish Show! Join us as we take a look back at the paranormal cases that inspired Young Cody to want to be a paranormal investigator, and subsequently, a skeptic. This time we start with the blood thirsty goad sucking monster El Chupacabra! From its origins in Puerto Rico to its modern strange incarnation, we trace the whole story through the lense of a young child's fascination. We also have a special surprise guest expert! Episode images available on: Tumblr Join our com...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 71

Episode 70: The Christmas Cryptid Caper!

When supernatural personages go missing on Christmas Eve, there is only one gumshoe with the gumption and wits to solve the mystery: Greg The Mongoose Private Eye! It's the Least Haunted Holiday Special 2022, and this is The Christmas Cryptid Caper! Brought to you by, Champion Rock Woll Asbestos, Happy McCallister's Old Fashioned Snake Oil, and NEWSLY! Staring The Least Haunted Players: Garth von Ahnen, Mathew Hurley, The Bibarbarian, Travis Alexander, Cody Franks, and Ulysses S. Noman. www.patr...

Dec 23, 202252 minSeason 3Ep. 70

Episode 69: Sex Cannon

Have you ever wondered, "What if The Force... But Sex?" Wilhelm Reich did! Join us as we discuss the strange life and theories of a man who's science mixed with his perversions to put him on the wrong side of conventional wisdom, science, and the law. A bizarre and kinky adventure involving some of the greatest minds of the early twentieth-century, horny scientists, weather control, and... Aliens? Because of course it does! Cute bat eating a banana . Join our Discord ! Brought to you by NEWSLY P...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 69

Episode 68: Indigenous Shape Shifters (Featuring Josh Ballze)

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are joined by Josh Ballze, trustee at The Museum of Indigenous People, in Prescott Arizona- for an amazing and fun conversation about traditions and stories of Shape Shifters in Indigenous cultures and nations of North America! The Museum of Indigenous People Least Haunted Tumblr for Episode Images. Newsly.me PROMO CODE : LeastHaunted...

Nov 25, 20222 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 68

Bonus Episode: Black Friday

Did you know that Patrons get a bonus episode/piece of content every month?! This is just such a piece of bonus content that we are making available to everybody as a speciel Thanksgiving gift! Here is a fun little tale about shopping, magic, and inter dimensional eldritch horrors at The Mall. So put on your best armor, put together a shopping party, and bring plenty of health potions, because it's Black Friday baby! *This episode origionally premeired to PATRONS in November 2021. Patreon.cpm/le...

Nov 25, 202224 min

Episode 67: Haunted San Jose (Featuring Elizabeth Kile)

It's our first interview episode! This time we are joined by author and paranormal researcher Elizabeth Kile to discuss her new book Haunted San Jose ! Learn a bit more about the supposed spooky history of the area in which we grew up, discuss what it means to be a skeptic, AND the spiritual experience of going to Chuck E Cheese! Get a copy of Haunted San Jose HERE , or werever books are sold online! Brought to you by Newsly Use the promocode LeastHaunted to get 1 MONTH PREMIUM FREE! Tumblr.com/...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 67

Episode 66.6: Don't Panic, It's Satanic!

It's time to roll for initiative and to save you immortal soul! Take a ride on The Backwards Carousel of Time as we follow the development of a moral panic that captured the fear and attention of millions of Americans in the 1980's. It's The Satanic Panic! US Suicide and Crisis Hotline Dial: 988 Episode brought to you by Newsly: PROMO CODE: LeastHaunted

Oct 28, 20221 hr 41 min

Episode 65: HELL DOODLE (Halloween Special 2022)

When Cody and Garth receive a mysterious package in the mail, the contents unlock what is quite possibly their strangest and most dangerous encounter yet! A tale of bazaar breakfast cereals, promotional recordings, and infernal Tricks and/or Treats! Will the boys make it out alive? And what is this about a Sandwich?! SPONSORED BY: NEWSLY Use the Promo Code: LeastHaunted for 1 month FREE PREMIUM subscription!

Oct 14, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 65

Episode 64: Least Conspired 01- I Am The Paulrus

It's time to pull out the tinfoil, jar up your urine, and start playing all of your records backwards! The world is a big place full of many conspiracies. Secret societies control the government, and everything you think you know is a lie! Or is it? Welcome to the first episode of Least Conspired! This time we will look into the infamous conspiracy theory that Paul of The Beatles has been dead since 1966! Buckle up, because this magical mystery tour is about to get a hell of a lot weirder....

Sep 30, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 64

Episode 62: At The Crossroads

We went down to the crossroad, did not fall to our knee. We went down to the cross road, what did we see? We went down to the crossroad, saw a armless dicked Hermes... Learn Just what goes on down where two roads meet. Three headed women, demons and devils, pissing dogs, and yes... :sigh: Penises.

Sep 02, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 62

Episode 61: The Devil Is In The Details...

Things are going to get a little bit Biblical and a tad Evil this time, as Garth takes the driver's seat and drives the pod down the highway to hell to talk about The Devil. Come for The Adversary, but stay for the blasphemous theological discussion about whether or not God might also be The Devil.

Aug 19, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 61

Episode 60: Hicks Road

60 episodes?! Yes! And this one is a bit experimental. Cody and Garth take you on a real time journey over the local haunted road from their home area. The legendary Hicks Road! Listen to the completely offensive urban legend that surrounds this rural back road. A tale of cannibalism, devil worship, and recessive genetic conditions... Also, some cops happen.

Aug 05, 202255 minSeason 3Ep. 60

Episode 59: Cursed Cinema (Featuring Abe Epperson)

We are joined once again by Ape Epperson of Small Beans (and much much more!) to discuss films that are claimed to be cursed! Is it demons? Is it ghosts? Or is it merely Hubris? Find out! But be warned, you may never look at some of your favorite movies and directors. To get more of that Abe Content: www.patreon.com/smallbeans Support us on Patreon Sponsored by: Secret Aardvark Trading Co....

Jul 22, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 59

Episode 58: The Mandela Effect

Something strange is afoot at The Least Haunted Podcast. Some things are not quite as you may remember them. Is it your memory that is faulty? Or perhaps you have stumbled into an alternate universe?! After this one, you will never trust your memory again!

Jul 08, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 58

Episode 57: Haunted Dolls

This time we are joined by Podcasting royalty Justin McElroy to talk about a subject that he is well versed in: Fiendish Figurines a.k.a. Haunted Dolls! What is the deal with them and why are they so darn creepy? Also hear the tale of two particularly famous haunted playthings... And Justin helps us create the backstory for an actual doll that we listed on eBay!

Jun 27, 202257 minSeason 3Ep. 57

Episode 56: Troll Tales

Hwæt, and attend to the tale of the long evolution of trolls in folklore! We’ll tell a few troll stories, and take a brief look at the sometimes delightful, sometimes sickening exploits of internet trolls. Also we'll talk about a couple of times people trolled other people before trolling was a thing. There’s that sign-post up ahead! It says, “Don’t feed the trolls.” It’s good advise, and we won’t even make you pay the Troll Toll.

Jun 10, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 56

Polterbites: What Cryptid Fu@& Real Good? (featuring Michael Swaim)

Do you find yourself strangely attracted to the strange and somewhat monstrous? Like, REALLY attracted? Do glowing eyes and and long claws just do it for you? Honestly, do you want to bang a cryptid? Sure, we ALL DO. But the real question is, which cryptid would make the best lover? We took a little time with Michael Swaim to discuss just What Cryptid Fu#& Real Good?

May 27, 202215 min

Episode 55: Creepypasta Torte-Bean-Y (featuring Michael Swaim)

This time we are joined by internet comedy and podcasting legend, Michael Swaim of Small Beans (patreon.com/smallbeans), to discuss the world of Creepypasta! What is it? How it get formed? What happens if you don't sleep for a long time? IS Demonic-Sonic coming to trap you in a Russian Sleep Experiment? Or is Squidward going to sacrifice himself to ward off a creepy bird lady? WHO IS PHONE?! Some of these questions might be answered!

May 27, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 54

Episode 54: Total Eclipse of The Garth (The Garth Moon Hoax Part Two)

The wait is over! Finally the exciting conclusion to Garth's tale of The Great Moon Hoax will be heard. How will the discerning public of the 1830's react to the unraveling of The Sun's astonishing hoax about Bat-Men and bipedal beavers on the moon? Will there be riots in the streets? Guillotines in front of newspaper offices? Or will everyone just sort of shrug? Listen in to find out! Also, what is the deal with the man on the moon?

May 13, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 54

Episode 53: A World of Pure Enumeration

What looked like a simple episode about numerology becomes a larger conversation about numbers themselves when Cody and Garth visit Dr. Tim King's magical backyard.

Apr 29, 20221 hr 46 minSeason 3Ep. 53

Episode 52: Second Anniversary Q&A

Only for the hardcore Least Haunted completionists out there. It's our 2nd anniversary! So enjoy an indulgent hour and a half of self congratulatory ego stroking. Seriously, it borders on the obscene! We're answering your listener submitted questions. So hold on tight as we learn Garth's middle name, find out why Cody is going to hell, and finally answer the question: Who is going to play us in The Movie?

Apr 15, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Crushing It 2: The Nightmare Continues

You thought it was dead! You thought it was a one-time thing! What an April fool you were! Once again, We're Crushing It baby! Sorry, not Sorry. This time we take a look at the Star Trek The Next Generation episode, Night Terrors, which is basically the movie Event Horizon. The crew of the Enterprise find themselves losing their minds, and trapped in a veritable space-bermuda triangle. And you just know Dr. Crusher is on the case! Also, a bunch of Troi, who is definitely not crushing it. No! Sle...

Apr 01, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 51
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