
Odd Trails is a weekly anthology of real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters. Narrated by Andy and Brandon Lanier, each episode features firsthand accounts of hauntings, shadow people, cryptids, aliens, UFO sightings, and unexplained supernatural mysteries. Submit your experience to stories@oddtrails.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 256 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

Stories in this episode:
- The Pipe Cleaner Man, by Maxine
- A Wild Experience With Fae, by Anonymous
- The Unlocked Door, by Jeffgsh
- I Knew Information That Was Never Shared, by StrawberrySushiRoll
- Lane Four, by Nathan
- I Have No Idea What Hap... more
Stories in this episode:
- I Think My Best Friend Never Really Existed, by ElepantFamiliar5234
- Traverse City State Hopsital, by Brandi
- The Duplicated Family, by Player Unknown
- Alien, Spirit, or Something Else?, by weirdjawn
- The Duplicated Man... more
Stories in this episode:
- Someone in the Playhouse, by TobleroneAndOnly
- Haunted Lands, by Kimberly
- Recurring Strangers All Over the Oregon Coast, by Radiant-Turnip-7686
- A Subtle Strangeness in The Neighborhood, by Christian B.
- Something in... more
Stories in this episode:
- I Shouldn't Have Turned Back That Night, by tanuja_vii
- Dread and the Ghost at My Bed, by birdnerd
- The Peeping Shadow Person, by ECCENTRIC TIM
- Haunted South Carolina Home, by MariMariVici
- Who Is Calling My Name, by ... more
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Creepy bizarre and weird. There is a lot in this world we have no idea about. My favourite part is the two hosts at the end of every episode discussing the stories. They echo my thoughts and wonder and really add to the whole experience
Kind of sad that they advertise for Rula… it exploits therapists even more than insurance companies ick
Came across this podcast when I was looking for something spooky. Love Brandon's voice, very relaxing. Still catching up I'm in year 2024. Great job everyone!!!
The pacing is too uncanny in the narration/readings. I suspect they’re farming it out to GenAI now.
Ugh- I really liked this podcast- we are big fans of of Andy in this family. Now he’s leaving. We probably will too.
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This weekly anthology centers on first-person paranormal experiences, ranging from hauntings and shadow figures to time slips, cryptids, and UFO sightings. Episodes blend listener-submitted stories with light host banter, skeptical commentary, and thematic threads that connect experiences across locations and cultures. A distinctive element is the community-driven feel: the show repeatedly invites audience input, references previous tales, and weaves pop culture allusions into a warm, conversational vibe. The format often alternates between tense, eerie storytelling and reflective discussion, making it approachable for both casual listeners and true-paranormal enthusiasts. A notable strength is its breadth—covering global perspectives and a... more
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