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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.

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- 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

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- I Think My Best Friend Never Really Existed, by ElepantFamiliar5234

- Traverse City State Hopsital, by Brandi

- The Duplicated Family, by Player Unknown

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- 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.

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- 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

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Recent Guests

Jade Possum
Author of Haint Holler Horsepin
Episode: Haint Holler Horsepen – Ep. 248
Gary D
Author of The Bucket, contributor to Gary D's story
Independent storyteller
Episode: The Noises at Mount Le Conte – Ep. 245
Melissa R.
Author of Two Things I Can Explain
Episode: What Lives Beyond the Dirt Roads? – Ep. 240
Adrian Medina Rosa
Contributor with “The Sound in the Woods” story from Brazil
Episode: Slipped Into a Different Timeline – Ep. 231
James A. Drayton
Authored the “Something Tried Luring Me into the Ruins” story; paranormal storyteller
Episode: Something Tried Luring Me into the Ruins – Ep. 226
Anne H.
Narrator of the Skinwalker Experience segment
Independent storyteller
Episode: Skinwalker Experience! – Ep. 223
MoMo Black
The storyteller of the Hat Man Encounter
Episode: The Eyes of the Woods – Ep. 163
Depression Fiesta
Narrator of Experience Near Berkeley Hills
Episode: The Eyes of the Woods – Ep. 163
Northern Lights 103
Narrator of I now think it was something worse than Bigfoot
Episode: The Eyes of the Woods – Ep. 163

Hosts

Andy Lanier
Host of the show, provides skeptical commentary and frames discussions; co-creator in some entries; part of duo with Brandon.
Brandon Lanier
Co-host who interacts with stories and offers reflections; engages with audience and keeps discussion grounded.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • 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

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jayboy
    8 days ago
  • Kind of sad

    Kind of sad that they advertise for Rula… it exploits therapists even more than insurance companies ick

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Newtbloms
    United States11 days ago
  • My go-to podcast!!!

    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!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gyusoonhae
    Canadaa month ago
  • Readings sound like AI

    The pacing is too uncanny in the narration/readings. I suspect they’re farming it out to GenAI now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    GRocky666
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sad

    Ugh- I really liked this podcast- we are big fans of of Andy in this family. Now he’s leaving. We probably will too.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JCMarmalade
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise the authentic, open-minded approach to paranormal experiences and the sense of community.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' banter and the strong storytelling at the end of episodes.
Critiques often mention the length of host chatter and ads as a negative in some episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#182
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#100
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#103
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#122
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#183
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#194
Hong Kong/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

My Grandmother Met a Demon – Ep. 181
Q: What do you think makes people sensitive to ghosts as children?
There seems to be a general sense of connection to the supernatural in childhood that diminishes as one grows older.
Episode 107: The Freddie Phenomenon
Q: How did I know by Ash?
The speaker recounts a strange experience of overhearing a conversation between their parents when their dad was not at home and confirms the details later after learning he had been hospitalized.
Episode 119: Spirit in the Basement
Q: Did you ever go back to the places you enjoyed in San Francisco?
The hosts reminisce about their past experiences in San Francisco and the changes they've observed there.
Episode 119: Spirit in the Basement
Q: What do you think the purpose of the interaction with the man at the train platform was?
The hosts suggest it might have been a social experiment testing people's reactions.
UFO Sighting & Doppelgänger Experience – Ep. 144
Q: What do you think it could have been?
It could have been a military drone of some sort, considering the presence of planes shortly after the UFO sighting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Odd Trails

What is Odd Trails about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Jade Possum
2. Gary D
3. Melissa R.
4. Adrian Medina Rosa
5. James A. Drayton
6. Anne H.
7. MoMo Black
8. Depression Fiesta

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