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  • 52: The Little Old Man

    52: The Little Old Man
    Jan 6 2026

    In tonight’s dead letter, we head to Athens, Ohio, home of the Astonishing Legends Merch headquarters — Athens is a town steeped in history and according to some accounts, one of the most haunted places in America. When an anthropology student moves into an apartment inside a renovated church, mysterious knocks soon give way to the sighting of a bizarre, tiny entity that refuses to leave. This one is outside the paranormal box, and with the benefit of history, it would appear that whatever was there…refuses to leave.

    LINKS:

    The Athens Lunatic Asylum
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Lunatic_Asylum

    The Ridges - Ohio University History & Architecture
    https://www.ohio.edu/ridges

    Articles detailing the tragic story of Margaret Schilling and the stain she left behind, which Scott and Forrest discussed in detail.
    https://2020.soulofathens.com/lore-of-appalachia/stain.html
    https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/lost-lady-athens-asylum-ohio

    Wilson Hall & Room 428: Information on the infamous "sealed" dorm room that the university supposedly closed off due to paranormal activity.
    https://shopathensohio.com/blog/wilson-hall-and-room-428/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/ohiouniversity/comments/11ntl8b/haunted_wilson_hall_room_428_ohio_university/

    The Athens Pentagram Theory: A look at the theory mentioned by Scott regarding the five cemeteries that supposedly form a pentagram around the city (with Wilson Hall at the center).
    https://www.athensnews.com/news/pentagram-theory-conjures-up-haunted-athens/article_f0c189c8-728e-11ee-bf6c-dbb66e699980.html

    The Koons Spirit Room: Context on the historical spiritualism connection near Athens (Mt. Nebo) that Scott brought up.
    https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/koons

    Kirkbride Buildings History
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkbride_Plan
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Story_Kirkbride
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    38 mins
  • SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers
    Dec 29 2025
    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers

    “The Saucers don’t interest me anymore. When Barker asked is that because you found out they were too ordinary to be interesting? Or because what you discovered about them is too painful for you to think about?”—They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers by Gray Barker

    Listen: https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/

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    59 mins
  • SPECIAL PRESENTATION of Scared All The Time: Flesh-Eating Bacteria

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of Scared All The Time: Flesh-Eating Bacteria
    Dec 16 2025
    With Scott and Forrest on hiatus, join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them in this special presentation of the Astonishing Legends Network's hit show Scared All The Time!

    In this episode (chosen by the fans!) the boys go sicko mode and come down with a case of necrotizing fasciitis...better known as flesh-eating bacteria. They cover the symptoms, the consequences, and what it takes to survive one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Plus: sepsis survivor stories!

    Don't love every word they say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love:

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:27 - Housekeeping
    00:06:49 - We’re Talking Flesh-Eating Bacteria
    00:10:04 - Cabin Fever
    00:16:04 - Nico gets Necrotic
    00:20:00 - Necrotizing Fasciitis
    00:29:31 - Tranq
    00:32:49 - The History of Flesh-Eating Diseases
    00:41:32 - What Happens to the Infected
    00:44:50 - FEB Survivor Stories
    00:49:22 - The Case of the Red Leg
    00:59:37 - Gross-ish Part 1 Starts
    01:00:28 - Gross-ish Part 1 Ends
    01:05:45 - Gross-ish Part 2 Starts
    01:11:31 - Gross-ish Part 2 Ends
    01:16:33 - Elenor Follow-Up
    01:22:10 - Sepsis
    01:25:00 - Sepsis Survivor Stories
    01:28:15 - The Fear Tier

    NOTE: Ads out of our control may affect chapter timing.

    Visit this episode’s show notes for links and references.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery
    Dec 10 2025
    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library for Astonishing Legends Listeners - From Miranda Merrick: Welcome, Spooky Lovely! We have a fabulous evening planned for you in Highgate Cemetery! There will be gruesome finds, battling vampire hunters, rattled bones, and wandering ghosts- all shared with you by your rumored witch host! So, breathe deep, the gathering gloom, and pick out your spot in The Reading Room! We're so happy to see you!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
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    47 mins
  • SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles
    Nov 23 2025
    SPECIAL CROSSOVER PRESENTATION of Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf
    "The Ghost of 29 Megacycles" - S1:E5

    "At first, he couldn't believe what was happening. A shape was beginning to form. He could clearly see the head and face of a man. O'Neill was gripped in fear. 'My God who are you?' Bill said. He was more than surprised when the figure answered: 'They call me, Doc Nick'." – from The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller.

    Close your eyes and picture this: it's the winter of 1984. Karma Chameleon is on the radio, Ronald Reagan just announced his candidacy for a second presidential term, and a young Richard was returning home late on a Saturday night when his brother, John, caught him in the hallway and made him listen to the scariest thing they'd ever heard.

    In this episode, Richard explores The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller. This book chronicles the development and use of the Spiricom device, an invention claiming to facilitate two-way communication between the living and the dead. As Richard immerses himself in the pages of The Ghost of 29 Megacycles, which he found in 1997, he can’t help but see himself reflected in the pages. You see, he was holed up in the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, working on The Mothman Prophecies. Through Meek's unwavering belief in the impossible, Richard finds inspiration to embrace his own sense of limitless belief, propelling him to finish the screenplay and truly bet on himself.

    Join Richard as he uncovers the mysteries of the Spiricom and reflects on the power of belief, in both yourself…and the paranormal.

    Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts for the next episode. Learn more about the stories, books, music, and more featured in this episode at https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/
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    57 mins
  • Important Announcement

    Important Announcement
    Nov 2 2025
    Astonishing Legends and the Astonishing Dead Letter Office are on pause.
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    2 mins
  • 51: Spectral Hounds

    51: Spectral Hounds
    Oct 21 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter… Luke recounts a spooky camping trip with his brother and father where they found themselves surrounded by something both canine and ethereal. Despite being experienced outdoorsmen, they’re unable to defend themselves against whatever is encircling their campsite as the leader of this pack of animals stares intently at them, and has no reaction to shots fired in self-defense.

    LINKS:
    The Tule River Indian Tribe
    https://tulerivertribe-nsn.gov/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tule_River_Indian_Tribe_of_the_Tule_River_Reservation

    Black Dog
    https://www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk/the-black-dog-of-east-anglia/

    The Barghest
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barghest

    The Hellhound
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellhound

    The Black Shuck
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Shuck

    Original Reddit Post
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/55mhg6/surrounded_by_translucent_coyotes/

    The KLF 3AM Eternal
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_a.m._Eternal


    MOVIE REFERENCES:
    Jacob’s Ladder
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob's_Ladder_(1990_film)


    BOOK REFERENCES:
    Wild Talents: By Charles Fort
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Talents_(book)

    The Silver Bridge (Collapse/Mothman Connection)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge


    PODCAST EPISODES:

    Let’s Not Meet
    https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/
    https://crypticcountypodcasts.com/

    Radiolab: You Are Here
    https://www.radiolab.org/podcast/110165-you-are-here

    Astonishing Legends: Are We Ever Alone?
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nLvVgPmouZsTAnuxepPMo?si=7eb6d9be9f9b4c14

    Astonishing Legends: The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aPODiXAQaJwg5GePi7039?si=78bc91b6c0e14a3a


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    45 mins
  • The Mundrabilla Incident

    The Mundrabilla Incident
    Oct 19 2025
    In 1988, the Knowles family’s journey across Australia’s remote Nullarbor Plain turned into a nightmare, when in the pre-dawn hours of January 20th, they encountered a glowing, egg-shaped object that chased their car along the Eyre Highway. They claimed the light emitted a high-pitched hum, filled the car with a gray mist, and lifted the vehicle off the road before dropping it, blowing out a tire. Fleeing in terror, they found the car dented and covered in black dust. A police officer confirmed their distress, and a truck driver reported seeing strange lights in the same area. What attacked the Knowles family that night? This week, we take a look.

    Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
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    2 hrs and 9 mins