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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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  • 48: Die Fratzen

    48: Die Fratzen
    Sep 30 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter… a listener shares their chilling encounters with "Die Fratzen," demonic faces that surfaced after a period of indulgence and self-disgust. These weren't just fleeting nightmares; they manifested as waking visions and doppelgangers, leading to a quest for spiritual help. The writer grapples with the possibility of mental health issues versus a genuine spiritual battle and how these experiences mirror those of Anneliese Michel, whom we covered a few years ago on Astonishing Legends.

    Links:

    Astonishing Legends: The Devil and Annaliese Michel P1
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZiRkT1ZfIyMBsUBAs1RDK?si=d044978fbf484d63

    P2
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k6UzW5Yku23D55QbcKGhl?si=cb39009d744f4dbd

    P3
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NHYwTl94InnHYREWpE044?si=bc43d397273d4176

    Astonishing Legends: Sarah and the Spider Woman
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/38UXYglzND21RcSLQiTk1M?si=4e6f381273b34557

    Unsolved Mysteries: Don Decker
    https://unsolved.com/gallery/don-decker/

    Paranormal Witness: Don Decker
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2090999/

    Send your stories into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    28 mins
  • The Screaming Skulls

    The Screaming Skulls
    Sep 27 2025
    Across England, legends tell of “screaming skulls,” which are human remains said to bring disaster if moved from their resting place. In Dorset, a skull defies removal with deadly consequences; in Derbyshire, “Dickie” halted a railway project; in Yorkshire, Anne’s head demanded to stay within her beloved home; and in Manchester, one cast into a moat unleashed a storm. Whether relics of Celtic head-worship, tools of folk medicine, or grim mementos of an age steeped in mortality, the stories agree on one rule: disturb the skulls at your peril.

    Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 47: The Lock Looker

    47: The Lock Looker
    Sep 23 2025
    In tonight’s Dead Letter, you’ll hear a bizarre tale from rural Ohio, one of our favorite strange states, involving a creature known only as the "Lock Looker." This cryptid, with its orangutan-like build, glowing orange eyes, and famous movie scream, lurks near a dam and has been sighted by both the storyteller and their father. It may have been around a while. Join Scott and Forrest as they briefly debate the pronunciation of Orangutan and also delve into this multi-generational mystery.


    LINKS:

    • Shelby County Parks (Home of Lockington Reserve)
      • https://shelbycopark.org/lockington-reserve

    • University of Zurich - Orangutan Calls
      • https://www.iea.uzh.ch/en/research/orangutannetwork/orangutancallrepertoires.html
    • The actual one we played:
      • https://www.iea.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:00000000-7c6e-90e4-ffff-ffff84c61003/Ref_Crying_and_Screaming_Jeri.mp3

    • R2-D2 Sound Design
      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0nmciiFJg

    • Lyle Blackburn
      • http://www.lyleblackburn.com/
    Send your stories into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    39 mins
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