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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 prod... more

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Hey folks! We're gearing up to go to the Wet Hot Bad Magic Summercamp next week but after that we're back on our regular schedule! In the meanwhile here's a chat Scott and Richard had just a week ago about his new tour which is also CLOSE ABOARD!

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In tonight's dead letter, listener Chris takes us back to the early 2000s, when he was the head brewer at a restaurant on the east side of Cumberland, Maryland, in a building so old it served as a Civil War field hospital. One night after close, he a... more

Our friend Richard Hatem is taking his Paranormal Bookshelf on the road! The Light in the Dark Tour 2026 is an all new live show playing six cities in seven days, September 13th through 19th, and it winds up at the Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant,... more

In tonight's dead letter, a teenager in rural Arkansas in the late 2000s goes poking around an abandoned schoolhouse and comes home with a mirror she likes the look of. Years later it's hanging in her first Los Angeles apartment, and one evening whil... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Hatem
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Episode: Richard Hatem's Light in the Dark Tour 2026!
Amy Bruni
Paranormal investigator, author, executive producer, and television creator
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Co-owns a ghost tour company; American Ghost Walks
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Episode: S2 Ep29: The Boy Who Wanted her Hand
Amy Hironer
Writer of the Milo story, listener-submitted
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Episode: S2 Ep28: Milo
Chris McKinnell
Grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren, author of The Warren Legacy
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Episode: Chris McKinnell and the Warren Legacy
Jonathan 80
Friend of the hosts who submitted the story
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Episode: S2 Ep19: The House on 109
Dr. Harini Bhat
Pharmacist and historian-invester
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Episode: The Case Files History Left Unsolved | Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
Jeremiah Byron
Founder/representative, Bigfoot Society podcast
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Scott Philbrook
Host of Astonishing Legends
Forrest Burgess
Co-host

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 15.1k ratings
  • Love them all!

    Loyal and longtime listener. Recently, particularly enjoyed the Amy Bruni interview! Fantastic job to you all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United States16 days ago
  • Best

    Ummmmnmm I love 💗 the mothman episode 😂😂😂😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    doy the dow man
    United States24 days ago
  • New directions needed

    As Scott fesses too, you guys do stink. Forrest needs to break away from Scott; Scott’s holding him back

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DB3440
    United Statesa month ago
  • Enjoying content, but the ads!!

    While I enjoy the topics, 6 minutes of ads at the intro followed by so many throughout - it’s a bit much. None of my other podcasts (and there are many) are quite as riddled with skip-skip-skip content, which is annoying when driving (when I usually listen).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KarenKostyal
    United Statesa month ago
  • The content is great so far but over 5 mins of ads in the beginning and over 4 mins at the end. That's not ever tracking what's in the middle yet. I get you need to earn your bread but that's a little much. I'll keep listening but I'm only on ep 3. If it gets worse, I'm out

    Podcast Addict
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    scoutk21
    a month ago

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Special: Richard Hatem's Light in the Dark Tour 2026
Q: What are the cities on the Light in the Dark Tour 2026, and what is the order?
The cities in order are Toronto, Minneapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Point Pleasant for the Mothman Festival, with a live show in each location except Cleveland has special arrangements.
Chris McKinnell and the Warren Legacy
Q: How do you handle negative perceptions or controversies around the Warrens?
Chris defends his grandparents as fallible but committed to helping others, arguing for contextual understanding and the need to separate media portrayals from lived experience.
Chris McKinnell and the Warren Legacy
Q: What is your take on the Annabelle doll and the various phenomena associated with it?
Chris emphasizes that Annabelle represents a dangerous energy or thought-form, possibly a tulpa, and stresses the dangers of disseminating or sensationalizing such energies without proper safeguards.
The Hatem Files 2
Q: When you read Communion, where were you in your life?
Each book often connects with specific times in my life.
The Hatem Files 2
Q: Do you reread the books before you do the episodes on them?
Yes, I do. I go back and read them again to find new insights.

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An investigative show that consistently treats the mysterious as a serious subject of study. Episodes mix listener letters, long-form deep-dives, and guest interviews to explore paranormal phenomena, folklore, haunted locations, and historical curiosities. Listeners can expect meticulous research, thoughtful skepticism, and a blend of storytelling with context from experts in paranormal history, ufology, and consciousness studies. A standout trait is the sustained, narrative-driven format that often spans multiple episodes to unpack complex legends and real-world histories while emphasizing respectful exploration over sensationalism.

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7. Dr. Harini Bhat
8. Jeremiah Byron

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