According to Yokai.com, "A terror from Western Japan, ushi oni is a class of monster that lives near water. The name literally means “ox demon,” and it refers to a number of different monsters with bovine traits. Most Ushi oni resemble an ox from the head up and a demonic horror below. Many variations are known to exist; the body of an ox with a head like an oni’s; the head of an ox on a body like a spider’s or a cat’s; or even an ox’s head on the body of a kimono-clad human (a Japanese version of the minotaur)." This thing is wild. It's one part siren, one part spider, one part ox, and did we mention it BREATHES POISION GAS?!

According to Galnet, "Walking Sam is an ancient being, according to Native American lore, tied in closely with spiritual beings known as the "Stick Indians." Stick Indians are the shadow people or dWark people. Even in childhood, children hear legends of these dark forces, demonic presences that will stalk reservations and try to lure unsuspecting victims to their doom. They have a cloud of death that hangs over them and follows them, no matter who they are stalking.You may know if one is nearby because you will hear it whistling to you. If you follow the whistling, these beings may have the ability to paralyze you, hypnotize you, or simply drive you insane. If you were to disrespect them somehow, they would hold the grudge and seek out vengeance upon you, no matter the cost. Some tribes still regard these beings with such fear and respect that they do not speak of them, and thus their full legend isn't known outside the indigenous communities. We do, however, know that Walking Sam is believed to be one of those beings and that he's one of the most powerful of them." This is a major scary creature for The Lakota Nation in South Dakota. Is this tall whistling nightmare something that's mystery can be cracked?

Wisconsin is the home to many things. Beer, cheese, and cheese curds to name a few. However, what if I was to tell you that there was some dark lore going on in that dairy state. In the small mining town of Mineral Point, there was reports of people dressing like vampires running around scarring the public. However, one case in particular was a bit odd. One night, while chasing a caped wearing fellow in a cemetery, police stopped him and he ran off. They followed his foot prints in the snow until they got to a giant stone wall. Looking over the other side showed no foot prints what so ever. Was there really a vampire causing havoc?

If you go to Joe Diamond's website it reads, "Joe Diamond may look like a normal guy, but he has turned his fascination for the strange and mysterious into a full time career! The legendary show Coast to Coast AM has dubbed him AMERICA’S GREATEST MIND READER. He is the WORLD RECORD HOLDER for solving the world’s largest corn maze, BLINDFOLDED. He also hacked the pentagon without a computer LIVE on radio! He’s appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us where he read the minds of the legendary Las Vegas duo, and read the palm of supermodel & TV host, Brooke Burke!" If you ask Bob, Joe is way more than just a few sentences on a website. Joe Diamond is one part entertainer and one part genuine human being. Not only that, but he is a paranormal enthusiast as well! We talk about his past, present, and future. Including, but not limited to, his role on Penn & Teller, his new home in Lake Geneva, and he even woo'd Bob with some magic from a long ways away. We also talk about Amazon Alexa speaking Latin, Dan Aykroyd, and Crystal Head Vodka.

Stop me if you heard this one before...guy picks up young lady walking down a dark road. She needs a ride. She gets in, is awfully quiet, and asks to be dropped off at a cemetery. She gets out, and vanishes. Looking in the backseat, the driver sees she left her scarf. Tracking down where he thought she lived? Turns out she has been dead for 10 years. This is a common trope in ghost stories known as the vanishing hitchhiker. Being in Chicagoland, the story around us is Resurrection Mary on the South Side. This story comes to us from Black Horse Lake in Montana. According to hwy.com, "Black Horse Lake is just a few miles north of Great Falls in Cascade County in north-central Montana. This is a major crossroads where several highways come together, including Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 87." So this remote area is also seeming to be pretty popular during driving. Hwy.com goes on to say, "The various accounts almost always describe the hitchhiker of Black Horse Lake as a Native American man with long, black hair. He wears either a denim jacket or overalls and stands on the side of the state highway, signaling for a ride. However, just as the driver passes, the hitchhiker suddenly lurches in front of the car." So, this is one spooky story you won't want to miss. Joining us this week is Steve Michaels, pro wrestling superstar and paranormal investigator.

"Welcome to the charming City of Spirit Lake, located in the scenic state of Idaho. Nestled in the heart of the state's Panhandle region, Spirit Lake offers a peaceful and picturesque environment for residents and visitors alike. With its breathtaking natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and friendly community, Spirit Lake has become a popular destination for those seeking a serene getaway." Is what The City of Spirit Lake Website says about the location. A picturesque landscape that out door folk would love...but what if we were to tell you this place holds some paranormal secrets of its own. There are spirits that roam around the lake including a lady in white. Also, a VERY old tavern sits in Spirit Lake known as the White Horse Saloon!

Bloody Mary, Candy Man, Light as a Feather, and Biggie Smalls. What do all of these have in common? There is some kind of legend out there that by doing a specific metaphysical ritual? You'll have supernatural results. In most of those cases you need to stare into a mirror and summon someone, where as one is a popular game to play at slumber parties. This week on Bob After Dark, the team look at several of these rituals passed down from generations, and we even teach you how to play them! Note: Bob is not responsible if you summon some sort of monster. The rituals we look at is: The Forgotten Vending Machine, Night in the Woods, He Waits for you, The Dead Poet's Game, and Blind Man's Bluff. If you do attempt any of these, let us know the results!

According to Diana Yeado, "Once long ago and not so far away lived a lovely young maiden named Anna Story. She and her mother and the rest of their family lived in a little shack by the railroad tracks close to Leyden. About the same time there lived a Syrian peddler by the name of Sam Kalil who rode around the countryside selling from his wagonload of pots, pans and household items. He wanted to marry the beautiful Anna but her mother would have none of it. But she did have an eye for a good deal. So she told the peddler to come back when Anna was sixteen and he could have her hand in marriage...if...in the meantime she could help herself to his wares." We have an origin story with this. Long story short, Kalil murdered Anna and was sentenced. All these years later, some say that Anna haunts a stretch of road in Walhalla, North Dakota now called White Lady Lane. However, like most paranormal ghost stories? There are multiple origin stories to White Lady Lane. Tune into this episode as Count Panek and Bob try to figure out this strange web of stories from North Dakota.