S1 Ep39: The Hat Man Takes a Seat
In tonight’s dead letter… Josh shares a chilling encounter with a being we’ve discussed on the show numerous times. The Hat Man. For Josh he appears as a shadowy figure sitting in his bedroom in the middle of the night. What would you do in this situation? It’s easy to answer that until you’re confronted with it yourself. Josh gave into paranormal apathy, something we’ve identified at Astonishing Legends as a common reaction to the unexplainable. Is the Hat Man a harbinger of doom or change or just something that happens in our mind?Jim Harold’s Campfirehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913Our Strange Skies (Rob Kristoffersen)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-strange-skies-ufos-throughout-history/id1546735571Christopher Nolan’s Interstellarhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/Hypnopompic Statehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HypnopompiaHypnogogic Statehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HypnagogiaSend your story into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
22 Juli 202536min
S1 Ep38: A Gray Walks in LA
In tonight’s dead letter, listener Renee shares a strange encounter in Los Angeles. Late one night, while walking her dog, she saw what appeared to be a gray alien. After a moment of shock, she looked again and saw a middle-aged African-American woman. Renee was left wondering if she had seen a psychic mask slip or if it was just a trick of the light.Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
15 Juli 202533min
The Green Monster of Flatwoods
On September 12th, 1952, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, five boys witnessed a fiery object slowly descend from the sky and land nearby, seemingly under intelligent control. What followed became one of the strangest UFO encounters in American history. Joined by a 32-year-old mother and a National Guard member, the group were allegedly pursued by a towering, mist-shrouded, humanoid figure that emitted strange lights and sounds. And with seven direct witnesses and reports from several states, this was no isolated event. With some eyewitness still speaking up as recently as 2018.Misunderstood and mythologized for decades, the Flatwoods Monster deserves a closer, more accurate look — and that’s exactly what we’re here to do.Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
13 Juli 20252h 8min
S1 Ep37: Jacob City Miners
In tonight’s dead letter, Cody shares a chilling experience from a trip to Jacob City, a ghost town in Utah. While camping with friends and their dogs, they captured eerie EVPs, including one that called out Cody’s name. As the night grew darker, the dogs became unusually frightened, and a sudden, strong wind forced them to pack up and leave before their campfire got out of control. This is history, mystery, and a reminder to trust your instincts.Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com Show note links!Jacob City - Utah Ghost Townhttps://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.htmlJacob City - Utah Outdoor Activitieshttps://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.htmlSnapshots of Mentioned Newspaper Articleshttps://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjwBannack, Montana - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_MontanaSouthwest Montana History: Bannackhttps://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Series at Astonishing Legends (Available on all podcast platforms as well and YouTube)Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/21/ep-68-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-1?rq=henry%20plummerAstonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 2https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummerAstonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 3https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummerJacobs Smelter - Superfund Sitehttps://www.toxicsites.us/site.php?epa_id=UT0002391472
8 Juli 202538min
S1 Ep36: Chips, Salsa and UFOs
In tonight’s dead letter, Jordan recalls a strange encounter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spotted nearly a dozen silver crafts hovering over the Sandia Mountains. These objects appeared to be linked and moved in unison, with one larger craft seemingly in charge. A large black helicopter sped off in the direction of the crafts after they disappeared, leaving Jordan with a sense of wonder and the feeling that they were harmless tourists from another world, but were they? We’ll dive into it!Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com Kirtland Air Force Base - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_BaseKirtland AFBhttps://www.kirtland.af.mil/Sandia National Laboratorieshttps://www.sandia.gov/Sandia National Laboratories - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_LaboratoriesMirage Men - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_MenMirage Men streaming: where to watch movie online?https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-menAuthor Nick Redfern - Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74bWatch The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Channelhttps://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranchPaul Bennewitz - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_BennewitzRichard L. Doty - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty
1 Juli 202541min
Junk Drawer 26 - Main Feed Edition!
This week, we revisit a favorite Patreon Junk Drawer episode featuring Max Kelso's unsettling experiences at a Boy Scout camp in the heart of Ohio. We explore Max's first encounter as a young scout when he saw a shadowy figure watching him through the window of his cabin late one night. Years later, during a game at the same camp, Max experiences something even stranger. The Junk Drawer is a more casual, conversational show than our regular program and is usually only available to our patrons at patreon.com/astonishinglegends. It’s a great time to check out our Patreon because this Sunday, June 29th, 2025, we’re doing our first-ever live AMA on video there!
28 Juni 20251h 52min
S1 Ep35: Black Eyed Driver
In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest share Arthur’s story. He recounts a frightening encounter in the Bronx in 1998 when while stopped at a red light he saw something, or someone that didn’t seem right. The person in the car next to him had pale skin, completely black eyes, and an impossible smile. But that’s really just the beginning of this bizarre tale.Books by David Weatherly on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weatherly/author/B01N59JC6U?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=00b7e0f6-0241-4cae-bea5-2aefcdb8e455#Astonishing Legends Private Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ayj1M1iKU/Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/Episode links to Astonishing Legends Website, but all shows can be found on any podcast app.Ep 188: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 1 — Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kidsEp 189: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 2 — Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kidsEp 87: Black Eyed Kids Part 1 — Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kidsEp 88: Black Eyed Kids Part 2 — Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kidsEp 89: Black Eyed Kids Part 3 — Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kidsSend your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
24 Juni 202531min
S1 Ep34: The Black Cloud Hanging Over Me
In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s theory that the area is haunted due to indigenous people buried there by settlers. They discuss the plausibility of a curse, the story's symbolism, and the mysteries surrounding the nature and effects of whatever it was they collided with.LINKS and NOTESOsage Nation Heritage Trail | Green Country Oklahoma | Official Sitehttps://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legendshttps://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20usEp 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Apple Podcasts)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976Indian meridian - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridianSubmit YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
17 Juni 202529min
