Today we look into a magic mirror, and then we take to the skies for a fight to the death on Flight 705!

On this episode of Outpost Echo, we sail from Crisfield, Maryland’s oyster-rich history to the absurd chills of cult horror-comedy Hookman 2, before strapping in for the real-life nightmare of FedEx Flight 705. Discover how a small town rose from the bay, how indie filmmakers twisted horror into comedy, and how three pilots fought for their lives against a hijacker mid-air. A mix of history, folklore, film, and survival you won’t forget.

• Crisfield, Maryland: The Seafood Capital of the World

  • Built on oyster shells and boomtown ambition

  • Railroads, historic districts, and a culture shaped by the Chesapeake

  • Museums, state parks, and ghost-town echoes

• Hookman 2 (Horror/Comedy Film)

  • Indie filmmaking meets genre parody

  • Slasher tropes turned on their head

  • Why cult horror matters for underground cinema fans

• FedEx Flight 705 (1994 Hijacking Attempt)

  • Auburn Calloway’s violent plan to down a DC-10

  • How the crew fought back with impossible maneuvers

  • One of aviation’s greatest survival stories

This episode is a collision of worlds: Chesapeake legends, B-movie madness, and a cockpit brawl that redefined survival. If you love paranormal folklore, cult horror, aviation mysteries, or forgotten history, Outpost Echo is your port of call.

Step inside one of America’s most haunted mansions — the Winchester Mystery House. In this spine-chilling episode, we explore the eerie history, strange architecture, and ghostly legends tied to Sarah Winchester’s sprawling San Jose estate.

🔍 Was the house built to confuse spirits?
👻 Who are the ghosts said to still roam the endless halls?
🪜 And what’s the deal with the staircases that lead to nowhere?

Whether you're a fan of the paranormal or just love a good ghost story, this episode unpacks the lore and mystery surrounding one of the most bizarre homes in the world.

In This Episode:

• The tragic backstory of Sarah Winchester and the cursed Winchester rifle

• Paranormal reports from visitors and ghost hunters

• The mansion's strangest features: sealed rooms, secret passages, and doors that open into walls

• Famous ghost sightings and EVP recordings

• Theories about why construction never stopped

Perfect for fans of:

• Ghost stories and haunted locations

• Paranormal investigations

• Haunted mansions and cursed architecture

• The history of the Winchester Mystery House