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Where Our Minds Wander

Wes Guay & Beth Guaywhereourmindswander.com

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.

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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. S how notes: Middle Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-mermaid-inn/ https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/product/mermaid-inn-rye-east-sussex https://www.mermaidinn.com/about-the-hotel/ https://ghostwalkbrighton.co.uk/the-mermaid-inn/ https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/this-sussex-pub-is-th...

Nov 02, 202331 minEp. 79

78: Halloween Special

Join Wes and Beth as they tell creepy tales based on urban legends from around the country. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Sup...

Oct 26, 202327 minEp. 78

77: The Evolution of Modern Day Halloween

Both Wes and Beth dive deeply into Halloween traditions, discussing how they all began, evolved, and carried on through the centuries. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https...

Oct 19, 202337 minEp. 77

76: Two Haunts for October

It's haunted October! Beth claims a seat at the haunted and historic Regent Theatre in Picton, Ontario. Wes explores a haunted castle in Vermont, of all places! Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus S...

Oct 12, 202339 minEp. 76

75: A Creepy Forest and the Enfield Monster

Beth goes for a walk through the haunted Hoia Baciu forest of Romania where strange things are seen in the night. Wes visits Illinois, where an unusual, three-legged cryptid made itself known in 1973. Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmind...

Oct 05, 202338 minEp. 75

74: These Kids Saw UFOs and Cheesman Park Spirits

Beth looks at two uncannily similar school-related UFO sightings almost 8000 miles and 20 years apart Wes strolls through a Denver park where restless spirits still wander (for good reason!) Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.co...

Sep 28, 202344 minEp. 74

73: Smithsonian Ghosts and the Livonian Werewolf

Beth visits the Smithsonian Museums and the five alleged ghosts that haunt it. Wes tells the story of Thiess, the 17th century man who claimed to be a good werewolf. Show notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG412JMK Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bo...

Sep 21, 202339 minEp. 73

72: A Strange Event and the House of Eleven Ghosts

Beth looks at the mysterious Tunguska Event, when fire filled the sky and Tesla got the blame. Wes tackles the haunted Barnstable House where numerous spirits are said to roam (and one even carries a hatchet!) Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Pre...

Sep 14, 202333 minEp. 72

71: Spontaneous Human Combustion and Waterfront Station Ghosts

Beth explores the spontaneous human combustion phenomenon even though it scares her. Wes shares ghostly encounters inside Vancouver's haunted train station. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzspro...

Sep 07, 202337 minEp. 71

70: A Man with a Mission

Wes and Beth present the the varied and intriguing ways Sir Arthur Conan Doyle supported the Spiritualism movement- from investigating poltergeists himself to opening up his own Psychic bookstore. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Su...

Aug 31, 202331 minEp. 70

69: The Hands Resist Him and Some Alien Pancakes

Beth discusses the notoriously haunted painting "The Hands Resist Him." Wes tells the unique story of a plumber's encounter with some very generous, breakfast-cooking spacemen. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our Books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG2R726Y Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes ...

Aug 24, 202333 minEp. 69

68: Mary Toft (Rabbit Mom) and the Whitehall Bigfoot

Beth tells the tale of Mary Toft, an 18th century woman who gave birth to 19 rabbits. Wes looks into the many bigfoot sightings over the years in Whitehall, NY. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://ww...

Aug 17, 202339 minEp. 68

67: The Moon River Brewing Company and the History of Ouija Boards

Wes dives into the popular Savannah, Georgia pub and its many hauntings. Beth looks back at the the beginnings of the Ouija Board and how it got its bad reputation. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https:...

Aug 10, 202335 minEp. 67

In case you missed it. Beth`s story on Jim Harold`s Campfire.

Beth`s story on Jim Harold`s Campfire. If you haven`t heard of Jim Harold. He is the legendary host of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold`s Campfire .. Check him out.. Send us a text Support the show All our links: Our website: www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Our email: [email protected] Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WhereOurMindsWander Support the Show: www.whereourmindswander.com/support/ Our Merch ...

Aug 04, 202311 min

66: That Time Agatha Christie Went Missing and the Blood Countess

Beth investigates the 11 day disappearance of famous mystery author Agatha Christie. Wes investigates Elizabeth Bathory, the infamously bloodthirsty Countess of 16th century Hungary. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Suppor...

Aug 03, 202330 minEp. 66

Episode 65: The Hellfire Club and Ancient Ram Inn

Beth explores the mystery surrounding the infamous Hellfire Club on Montpelier Hill in Ireland. Wes discusses the numerous entities said to haunt England's Ancient Ram Inn. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show...

Jul 27, 202336 minEp. 65

Episode 64: Michigan Dogman

Wes and Beth dive deep into the legend of the Michigan Dogman, including many sightings of the half human, half canine cryptid. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/support...

Jul 20, 202331 minEp. 64

63:The Snallygaster and Crescent Hotel

Wes tackles the terrifying Snallygaster, octopus tentacles and all, in rural Maryland. Beth steps inside the haunted Crescent Hotel, once used as by a quack doctor as a hospital. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support th...

Jul 13, 202333 minEp. 63

62: History of EVPs and Timothy Clark Smith's Safety Coffin

Beth examines the otherworldly nature of EVPs and the first time anyone ever caught one on tape. Wes examines Dr. Timothy Clark Smith's safety coffin in New Haven, VT and the once widespread fear of accidentally being buried alive. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes ht...

Jul 06, 202339 minEp. 62

61: The Joshua Ward House and the Terrible Green Gowrow

Beth peeks inside the haunted Joshua Ward House of Salem, Mass. Wes tackles the legendary Gowrow, a cryptid of Arkansas folklore. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/suppo...

Jun 29, 202340 minEp. 61

60: Champy the Lake Monster and Brazil's Roswell

Beth dives into the legends and sightings of Lake Champlain's resident monster, Champy. Wes discusses the compelling 1996 Varginha UFO incident. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://www.whereourmindsw...

Jun 22, 202353 minEp. 60

59: The Lost City of Z and the Peyton Randolph House

Beth joins Amazon explorer Percy Fawcett on his fateful expedition in search of a fabled lost city. Wes takes us to the very haunted Peyton Randolph House in Colonial Williamsburg. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support ...

Jun 15, 202350 minEp. 59

58: The Hartford Connecticut Witch Trials

Wes and Beth discuss the little-known witchcraft panic and trials of the 17th century Connecticut colony. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/support/ Our Facebook Page: h...

Jun 08, 202348 minEp. 58

57: The Hammersmith Ghost Murder and What Might be Hiding in Your Walls?

Beth tells the tale of the Hammersmith Ghost- which unfortunately ended in a murder trial that stumped British lawmakers. Wes talks about three strange items often found in the walls of old homes: lone shoes, mummified cats, and witch bottles. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription...

Jun 01, 202350 minEp. 57

56: The Kuchisake Onna and Two Ladies of the Lake

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide as well as graphic imagery. Listener discretion advised. Beth tells the creepy tale of the Slit-Mouthed Woman, a vengeful spirit of Japan. Wes introduces us to Mabel Smith Douglass and Grace Brown, two women who are said to haunt lakes in the Adirondacks. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: ht...

May 25, 202344 minEp. 56

55: The Mary Celeste and the Men in Black

Beth boards the famous ghost ship, looking for her crew. Wes encounters the infamous Men in Black and asks who, or what, are they? Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/supp...

May 18, 202342 minEp. 55

54: Two Baffling Archaeological Items and the Yowie

Beth studies the Voynich Manuscript and the Antikythera Mechanism, two baffling historical objects. Wes encounters the Yowie, Australia's Bigfoot. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: https://www.whereourmind...

May 11, 202347 minEp. 54

53: Strange Lights Over Lake Michigan and Centralia

Beth shares the 1994 Lakeshore incident, when 300 people reported strange lights in the sky. Wes looks at Centralia, a town in PA that's been on fire for over 50 years. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the Show: ht...

May 04, 202337 minEp. 53

52: Charleville Castle and Hoosac Tunnel Hauntings

Beth visits a castle in Ireland, where a little girl haunts its halls. Wes travels underground to the Hoosac Tunnel, where ghostly miners have been seen since the 1800s. Top of show notes Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the S...

Apr 27, 202338 minEp. 52

51: Devil's Promenade Spook Light and the Hitchhiking Ghost

Wes takes us to a desolate road off Route 66 to observe a strange light seen for almost 200 years. Beth picks up the phantom hitchhiker, Resurrection Mary, outside of Chicago. Show Notes: Our Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/where-our-minds-wander?ref_id=27458 Our website: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/ Our Website direct Contact page: https://www.whereourmindswander.com/contact/ Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribe Support the S...

Apr 20, 202343 minEp. 51
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