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True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abduction... more

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Tonight we have terrifying alien grays, speedy entities, a death clock and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy!

Season 21 Episode 10 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses t... more

Tonight we bring you the 3rd installment of Tales from the Road, featuring highway spirits, ominous UFOs, canine creatures and other night drive frights. Keep it spooky and enjoy!

Season 21 Episode 9 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal sto... more

We have an eerie one for you tonight! Strange lights in the sky, unsettling experiences in the woods, a goblin in the city and much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy!

Season 21 Episode 8 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, ... more

Tonight we visit historic Massachusetts; and you know a state that has one of the most haunted cities in America has some creepy ghost stories. Might want to plug in the night light for this one. Keep it spooky and enjoy!

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Andrew Smith
Curator of the Flatwoods Monster Museum and friend of the show
Flatwoods Monster Museum
Episode: S21 Ep4: The Flatwoods Monster, morphing faces and a creature in Arizona (Sn. 21 Ep. 4)
Jennifer McCain
Caller from West Texas; eagle sighting as a sign after loss
Episode: S21 Ep1: Paranormal Animals: When man's best friend comes back (Sn. 21 Ep. 1)
Chris (final call)
See above Chris from Nelson as the episode closes with cryptid context
Listener (guest caller)
Episode: S20 Ep55: Iridescent UFOs, animal psychics and a Canadian bigfoot (Sn. 20 Ep. 55)
Dark Apollo
Coachella Valley caller sharing workplace MIB encounter with a tall pale man
Episode: S20 Ep52: Best Of: Men In Black (Sn. 20 Ep. 52)
Nicole Marie
Atlanta resident with haunted doll and a Jovial ghost in JNCO jeans
Caller on the show
Episode: S20 Ep45: Peach State Paranormal: Spooky tales from Georgia (Sn. 20 Ep. 45)
Linda Lane Maguillon
Author, researcher and founding member of the Association for the Study of Dreams
Independent researcher
Episode: S20 Ep44: Followed in the desert, a football shaped craft and hairy creatures under the bed (Sn. 20 Ep. 44)
Joe Tribble
Caller from Michigan telling a Ouija board anecdote
Anonymous caller
Episode: S20 Ep42: A haunted mine, The Bridgewater Triangle and a homemade Ouija Board (Sn. 20 Ep. 42)
Mike H
Outdoor enthusiast from Minnesota sharing a Lake Wabaskang encounter with a mysterious sea-creature
Listener
Episode: S20 Ep41: 10-Year Anniversary Creature Feature: Stories of monsters, beasts and beings (Sn. 20 Ep. 41)
Kyle Filson
Author and researcher on the Glimmer Man
Expanded Perspectives / Phantoms and Monsters
Episode: S20 Ep40: Doppelgängers, glimmerman, Bloody Mary and the mantis-man (Sn. 20 Ep. 40)

Host

Derek Hayes
Host of the show / Monster Among Us, guiding listener-submitted paranormal storytelling with a compassionate, thoughtful style

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13.5k ratings
  • Great podcast

    I really enjoy the spooky stories. They are very interesting anyway keep making great content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nostalgic Texan
    United States22 days ago
  • Love this podcast!

    One of the best ones out there. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pamela in Houston
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not enough ads

    There aren’t interruptive ads on this show. We especially would like to see more ads with annoying jingles played every few minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LuckyWolfie777
    United Statesa month ago
  • Binge worthy

    Love the creepy and nostalgic radio call in show vibes. Binge listening my way through while I muster the courage to call in with my own experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PolterGuySteve
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interest

    Listening here in Newfoundound and it keeps me interested for longer than 20 minutes

    Thanks for putting together all these stories☀️✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bee 11 11
    Canadaa month ago

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Some feedback requests more ads or fewer ad breaks and concerns about the balance of callers vs. host commentary.
Listeners value the intimate, caller-driven format and community feel.
Fans praise the host's thoughtful, non-sensational approach to eerie stories.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S20 Ep32: Vocal ghosts, rock rolling bigfoot and an insectoid abduction (Sn. 20 Ep. 32)
Q: What did Laura experience after her dog's passing?
Laura heard sounds and felt movements in her bed that she believed to be her deceased dog.
S20 Ep32: Vocal ghosts, rock rolling bigfoot and an insectoid abduction (Sn. 20 Ep. 32)
Q: What was the strange thing that happened in Jed's story?
Jed described a bright light turning on by itself and mysterious voices outside his window.
S20 Ep26: The King, the Sandman and taxidermied humans (Sn. 20 Ep. 26)
Q: What happened when you saw the figures in your home?
I wasn't able to fully process it at the time, but it felt surreal and significant.
S20 Ep26: The King, the Sandman and taxidermied humans (Sn. 20 Ep. 26)
Q: What do you think happened when you saw those lights?
I think I may have witnessed a UFO based on what I saw and the descriptions I've heard.
S17 Ep19: Seeing double, doppelgangers and other mysterious twins (Sn. 17 Ep. 19.5)
Q: What are your thoughts on the idea that strange sightings and experiences are related to the area's history or natural occurrences?
Listeners are encouraged to call in with similar experiences, particularly considering the heavy presence of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the region.

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Paranormal stories told in experiencers' own voices, spanning ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, sleep phenomena, and haunted locations. Across recent episodes, listeners share first-hand encounters—from cornfield sounds and haunted dolls to shadow figures, Bigfoot, and animal-symbolism, often paired with light expert commentary and community-driven storytelling. The format emphasizes intimate, personal narratives, a welcoming listener-call-in vibe, and ongoing audience engagement with merchandise, Patreon, and Beyond content. Noteworthy is the heavy reliance on listener submissions, regional folklore, and a balance between eerie storytelling and occasional contextual analysis, all anchored by a consistently warm host presence.

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Recent guests on Monsters Among Us include:

1. Andrew Smith
2. Jennifer McCain
3. Chris (final call)
4. Dark Apollo
5. Nicole Marie
6. Linda Lane Maguillon
7. Joe Tribble
8. Mike H

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