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Snipe Hunt Podcast

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The Frightening Folklore Podcast: Hosts Darren Young & Gary Clevenstine explore myths, legends, folklore and strange happenings from all over the world.
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9 - Krampus vs. Grýla: Dawn of Christmas

Christmas! Arguably the most famous holiday of all time and one that is celebrated by most of the western world. It’s the time of the year that is most known for cheer and joy and good will towards men; and of course, it’s the time when Santa Claus visits us in the dead of night. But behind the lights and laughter of this holiday exist a shadow, in which the monsters of the season lurk waiting to punish naughty children. But which one is the most terrifying? Christmas time is here! It’s a time f...

Dec 16, 201845 min

8 - Danger! Interdimensional Bigfoot!

Bigfoot! This cryptid is so well-known to the point that it is now a household name. Some consider it to be just an undiscovered animal, but others speculate that it is a supernatural or paranormal being. These theories state that the reason that we have not found a Bigfoot specimen yet is because the creature is not of this realm; but is actually an inter-dimensional being, capable of traveling back and forth between its dimension and ours. Others theorize it to even be the pet of extraterrestr...

Dec 01, 20181 hr 4 min

7 - The Bell Witch

In the year 1817, something very strange started happening to John Bell and his family. The sightings of unearthly creatures were followed by a constant plague of bizarre sounds that kept them awake night after night. It soon escalated as the family members were attacked by an unseen force. The spirit was given a name, Kate, otherwise known as, the Bell Witch. It’s October which means Halloween, so rise out of the grave and join us by the cauldron for this spooky-scary-skeleton episode of Snipe ...

Oct 31, 201854 min

Minisode - Bloody Mary (Not the Drink)

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary: chant her name in front of a dark mirror, and she will appear. It’s the sleepover game we all feared as kids, and the one we all dared our friends to do. But we performed the ritual anyway, hoping that Bloody Mary wouldn’t appear and scratch our eyes out, or steal our soul, or drink our blood, or whatever else she does. The legend as we know it today is a mixture of actual history and other similar myths, so there are many versions of the story. Bloody Mary...

Oct 19, 201815 min

Encounters 1 - What Did I Just See?

We have new audio equipment so it's the perfect time to start a new series! We are still working to perfect the sound with the audio equipment so this episode might be a little rough but luckily, SaucySweets is here to save us with her stories. Emailed Encounters are the true stories of real people who have sent us their experiences to be read on the show. This episode features Reddit user SaucySweets who has some interesting tales to share. Join us tonight as we read these stories on this episo...

Oct 04, 201823 min

6 - Devil o' the Sea

The history of the Orkney Islands has been influenced by both the Celts and the Norse which has resulted in its own unique Orcadian myths and folklore. One monster that arises from this mythology is the Nuckelavee, an abomination whose name means Devil of the Sea. With its terrifying appearance and animosity towards humans, the nuckelavee was greatly feared to the point that it was considered unsafe to mention the monster by name for fear of attracting its attention. Now let’s ignore the warning...

Sep 18, 201844 min

Minisode - Alligators in the Sewers!

The sewers: the dark underground conduits that carry water and waste. They are pitch-black and slimy and frankly disgusting. Who knows what kind of unsavory creatures have crawled in and made the sewers their home? Rats, worms, and even eels have taken up residence in these filthy tunnels but what about other animals? What about alligators? Let’s explore this popular urban legend on this dark, damp, and inaugural minisode of Snipe Hunt.

Aug 26, 201816 min

5 - Wendigo

And soon he transformed from man into beastAnd forevermore, on men he did feast Atchen, Chenoo, Kewok, Wendigo. This evil being goes by many names and is seeped into the culture of many Algonquian tribes. It takes on many forms but all versions of the creature have one thing in common. It is hungry. Recent works have brought this Native American legend into the limelight where it has firmly established itself in popular culture. Now let’s sink our teeth into the legend of the wendigo on this rav...

Jul 31, 201837 min

4 - Creepy Legends of Arkansas: Part 2

Strange things happen in Arkansas, some with no explanation. Be it visions from the past that still live at a Eureka Springs hotel, or the mysterious deaths of residents in the cities of Bryant and Texarkana. Join us tonight for part 2 of Creepy Legends of Arkansas. Welcome back to the Supernatural State on this episode of Snipe Hunt. - The Crescent Hotel - The Train Slayings - The Moonlight Murders

Jul 04, 201855 min

3 - Creepy Legends of Arkansas: Part 1

The state of Arkansas is full of disturbing stories. Stories of hauntings, monsters, and unsolved mysteries. Join us now as we explore these creepy legends of the Natural State, or in this case the Supernatural State, on this episode of Snipe Hunt. - The Ozark Howler -The Fouke Monster - The White River Monster - The Dog Boy

Jun 09, 201845 min

2 - Djinn & Tonic

Aladdin is a classic tale, but the genie is not just a character in a story. The supernatural entities known as Djinn, or as we call them in the west, genies, are firmly rooted in Arabic folklore as beings to be feared. Join us today as we explore the lore behind these beings and learn that they are far less friendly, and much more real than the genie of the lamp.

Apr 01, 201839 min

1 - The Mothman of Point Pleasant

On December 15,1967 at approximately 5 p.m., the U.S. Highway 35 bridge connecting Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Kanauga, Ohio suddenly collapsed into the Ohio River. Thirty-one vehicles fell with it, killing 46 people and seriously injuring nine more. Before the collapse, there were many sightings of a large winged humanoid with glowing red eyes in Point Pleasant, West Virginia; leading many to believe that the two incidents might be related. Sightings of this creature, dubbed the “Moth-Man...

Nov 14, 201739 min
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