Skeptic Wednesday - Poltergeist or People?

Skeptic Wednesday - Poltergeist or People?

Tennessee, 1817. Scratches on the walls. Blankets tugged from beds. A voice in the dark that sang hymns, cursed neighbors, and mocked prayers. The Bell Witch haunting remains one of the most famous poltergeist stories in American folklore—but was it truly supernatural, or something closer to home?

In this Skeptic Wednesday, Alex and Evan revisit the Bell Witch legend, step into John Bell’s farmhouse, and trace the torment of Betsy Bell. From the death of her father to the laughter that echoed through his funeral, the haunting left scars and questions that still linger today.

But what if the Bell Witch wasn’t a witch at all? We dig into psychology, folklore, and modern accounts of poltergeists—from restless spirits to trickster energies that seem to thrive on attention.

Was it ghost, hoax, or human fear itself? Tonight, you decide.

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Episode 7 - Fire Spirits and Folklore Flames

Episode 7 - Fire Spirits and Folklore Flames

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Skeptic Wednesday - The Wendigo : Myth, Metaphor or Monster?

Skeptic Wednesday - The Wendigo : Myth, Metaphor or Monster?

In the frozen forests of the north, hunger takes shape. The Wendigo—emaciated, hollow-eyed, forever starving—haunts the stories of Cree, Ojibwe, and Innu peoples. But is it only a monster of legend… o...

17 Sep 20251h 24min

Episode 6 - Vanishing Villages and Ghost Towns

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Ever wandered through a ghost town and felt the silence press in? 🕯️✨In Episode 6 of Pale Moon Stories, we explore the haunting mystery of Lake Angikuni — a village said to have vanished overnight — ...

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Episode 5 - Phantom Bells and Vanishing Sounds

Episode 5 - Phantom Bells and Vanishing Sounds

Across history and folklore, bells have carried sacred weight—summoning, warning, and marking the passage between worlds. But what happens when bells ring with no visible source, or when sounds vanish...

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