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Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends

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 The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC Social Sciences World
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  • 42: A Gathering of Shadows

    42: A Gathering of Shadows
    Aug 12 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, listener Jerri-Kay recounts a story from her childhood when her mother witnessed multiple shadow figures entering their bedroom in broad daylight. Later that night, while seemingly half-asleep, when her mom enters her room she yells that she's not her mother and points to lights that only she can see in the room, leaving the family shaken and searching for answers. Were these events positive or negative?

    Astonishing Legends' Shadow People Episode:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wNUanfRFXoQ0QOhy5l58L?si=62193edf57854ec0
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000355594797

    Myth Fits Podcast with Kari Byron and Tori Belleci from MythBusters:
    https://www.youtube.com/@MythfitsPod
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mythfits/id1813405582
    https://open.spotify.com/show/6SOvzD9Rc52Is6qHm0ivJt?si=f479aac0675644f8

    David Weatherly's Work:
    https://eerielights.com/
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01N59JC6U/allbooks

    David Weeatherly on Astonishing Legends (Spotify/Apple Podcasts Links)
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RWx4nYQNZZ9b3qd04Dj8y?si=0353dbf9a2324ae1
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5p5GxpIqVX43RQwvtmTdwz?si=35384b2e23404b63
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000495952492
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000497668831

    Documentary - The Nightmare:
    https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-nightmare

    Missing 411:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Paulides/author/B002ALI9AA?
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TRVhzSYDB6NKiU69L5c9A?si=e6fe2e83dfe84069
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q0pc5e8JlBoZzDrgY1Evp?si=b451bd4ae98841be
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000579063545
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000580601049

    Article on Light Emission After Death:
    https://www.sciencealert.com/we-emit-a-visible-light-that-vanishes-when-we-die-says-surprising-new-study

    Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    36 mins
  • The Hatem Files 2

    The Hatem Files 2
    Aug 9 2025
    This week, Scott and Forrest welcome back Richard Hatem of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf to Astonishing Legends! Join us as we delve into Richard's unique insights on paranormal literature, including odd details in famous experiences like Whitley Strieber's book, Communion and others. We'll explore Rich’s favorite episodes and get a sneak peek into his upcoming season. Plus, we'll hear about his pending tour across the US, including a stop at the Mothman Festival in just a few weeks!

    Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • 41: The Fisherman's Ghost and the Homunculus

    41: The Fisherman's Ghost and the Homunculus
    Aug 5 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter, we hear from our listener Sam, who shares two spooky stories. The first involves two hauntings at an aquarium in the UK. An old lady ghost with a penchant for floral perfume, and as one might expect…a fisherman. While the second features a mysterious, hunched-over shadow figure lurking in a South Carolina home. Sometimes these shorter letters are the most freaky. As we often remind our listeners, the real experiences don’t occur with a three-act structure or poignant message all the time. Instead they are just glimpses of something that you may never understand.

    North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher:
    https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

    Phantosmia (Phantom Smells):
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantosmia

    Clairalience:
    https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/clairalience-to-clairvoyance-your-psychic-gifts/

    Gorton's Fisherman:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton's_of_Gloucester

    Trilogy of Terror (1975):
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy_of_Terror
    https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/trilogy-of-terror

    Homunculus:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus
    https://www.britannica.com/science/homunculus-biology

    Astonishing Junk Tour:
    https://www.patreon.com/posts/astonishing-junk-85805858?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    Email your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    34 mins
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