Dairyland Frights

What happens when a paranormal investigation uncovers a 100-year-old family secret—and one of the ghosts isn't happy about it?

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back paranormal author, investigator, medium, and pet medium Rob Gutro for a fascinating journey into haunted locations, spirit communication, paranormal investigation, and signs from beloved pets who have crossed over.

Rob shares stories behind his Haunting of book series and takes us inside two unforgettable investigations: Wilson Castle in Vermont and Hunt Memorial Library in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Rob takes us in...

What happens when a lifelong fascination with ghosts becomes a career exploring haunted history, folklore, and the unexplained?

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, we welcome author, researcher, and paranormal storyteller Amelia Cotter for a fascinating conversation about ghostly encounters, haunted locations, Midwest folklore, cryptids, and the stories that keep the dead alive.

Amelia shares how her fascination with the paranormal began as a child, when she devoured books about ghosts, hauntings, and the occult. She also recounts some of her earliest unexplained experiences—including a childhood encounter in a haunted Victorian home and the fu...

What happens when true crime, tarot, astrology, psychology, mathematics, and the paranormal collide?

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John sits down with artist, entrepreneur, researcher, and creator Christian Kenny for a fascinating conversation about the darker side of human behavior and our endless search for patterns in the unknown.

Christian is the creator of Killer Kards Tarot, a true-crime-inspired tarot system that uses real people, astrology, and calculations to connect infamous criminals with traditional tarot archetypes. But the project isn't simply about serial killers. Christian explains how he designed Killer Kards to challenge the...

What if the coincidences in your life aren't really coincidences?

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes author Sophia Demas for a fascinating conversation about synchronicities, divine intelligence, miracles, intuition, signs from departed loved ones, and the possibility that consciousness continues after death.

Sophia is the author of The Divine Language of Coincidence: How Miracles Transformed My Life After I Began Paying Attention and Consciousness Beyond Death: True Stories of Signs, Messages, and Timing.

Sophia believes meaningful coincidences—or synchronicities—can act as messages pointing us toward the paths we're meant to take...

What happens when modern paranormal technology meets tarot cards, pendulums, haunted hotels, creepy dolls, mysterious handprints, and locations filled with unexplained energy?

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Nick and Kendra of 3rd Palm Paranormal, a Colorado-based paranormal investigation team that has been exploring the unexplained since 2016.

Nick and Kendra take a different approach to ghost hunting, combining equipment such as EMF meters, cameras, recorders, and radios with more traditional spiritual tools, including tarot, pendulums, and runes.

And they have some seriously spooky stories to share.

Nic...

What happens when paranormal experiences begin before you're even old enough to understand them?

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Rodmonh, a Florida-based experiencer, musician, and paranormal enthusiast whose encounters with the unexplained stretch back to early childhood. Rodman shares stories of premonitions, apparitions, strange spiritual connections, haunted locations, and experiences that have left him searching for answers throughout his life.

Rodmonh says his first unusual experience happened when he was only two years old. While riding in the backseat of his parents' car, he suddenly screamed and pointed ahe...

Are graveyards truly haunted—or are they simply places where history refuses to die?

In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Dr. Kate Cherrell, paranormal historian, author, investigator, and creator of Burials & Beyond. Kate has spent years researching Britain's haunted history, Victorian Spiritualism, ghost lore, cemeteries, and folklore.

Together they explore some of the most haunted graveyards in the United Kingdom, discuss Kate's own terrifying experiences inside a genuinely haunted house, debate famous paranormal cases like the Enfield Poltergeist and Highgate Vampire, and uncover why Britain's ancient cemeteries continue to fascinate ghost hunters ar...

Can science, philosophy, and psychic mediumship exist together?

In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke sits down with Dr. Eleni Deedes, a psychic medium, paranormal investigator, researcher, and educator whose work bridges academia and the paranormal.

Dr. Deedes shares how earning a PhD in Philosophy and Religion shaped her understanding of mysticism, psychic abilities, and the history of spirit communication. From researching the famous Oracle of Delphi to conducting live paranormal investigations across the United States, she offers a unique perspective that combines historical scholarship with firsthand experiences of the supernatural.

Dive into one of the creepiest episodes of Dairyland Frights as host John welcomes back fan-favorite guest Liam from The Spooky Shed Podcast for a chilling exploration of British urban legends, haunted locations, paranormal investigations, and ghostly folklore. Together they uncover some of the UK's most infamous supernatural tales while comparing eerie legends from both sides of the Atlantic.

From the terrifying Black Shuck, the legendary Highgate Vampire, and the mysterious Spring-Heeled Jack, to haunted buses, cursed skulls, phantom lights, and Wisconsin's bizarre Haunchyville legend, this episode is packed with ghost stories, cryptids, haunted history, and paranormal...

👽 Was Britain's Most Famous UFO Encounter Really an Alien Landing?

Could one of the world's most compelling UFO cases actually be proof that we're not alone?

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes special guest Tommy from the Let's Get Freaky Podcast for an in-depth discussion about one of the most debated paranormal mysteries ever recorded—the Rendlesham Forest Incident, often called "Britain's Roswell."

In December 1980, multiple U.S. Air Force personnel stationed near RAF Woodbridge reported witnessing strange lights, a mysterious triangular craft, unexplained radiation readings, and bizarre activity deep within Rendlesham Forest. More than...

Join Dairyland Frights as John welcomes Karen and Antonet from Haunted Little Gems, paranormal investigators based in Southern California. The conversation explores real ghost investigations, psychic mediumship, haunted locations across California, chilling personal experiences, and one of America's most infamous ghost towns—Bodie, California. From haunted houses and eerie EVPs to cursed artifacts and the legendary Curse of Bodie, this episode is packed with supernatural stories that will leave you questioning what's waiting in the shadows.

Step into the shadowy beauty of Savannah, Georgia, as Dairyland Frights welcomes special guest Janine, better known as Savannah's Lady in Mourning. A cemetery tour guide with a passion for Victorian history, Janine shares the fascinating stories, symbolism, and legends hidden among Savannah's most famous graveyards.

In this episode, we explore the rich history of Savannah's cemeteries, Victorian funeral customs, cemetery symbolism, and the paranormal experiences that continue to make Savannah one of America's most haunted cities. From Bonaventure Cemetery to Colonial Park Cemetery, this conversation is packed with spooky stories, historical mysteries, and ghostly encounters.

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🎉 Dairyland Frights celebrates its 200th episode! 🎉

To mark this incredible milestone, host John Radtke welcomes some of his favorite paranormal investigating couples for a fun-filled special featuring spooky stories, hilarious relationship questions, urban legends, ghost trivia, haunted locations, cryptids, and unforgettable paranormal experiences.

Joining the celebration are:

Together they share chilling investigation stories from some of America's most haunted locations before competing in the first-ever "Know Your Boo" Paranormal Couples Challenge.

👻 Real paranormal investigation e...

Celebrate a major milestone with Dairyland Frights! In this special 200th episode, John welcomes returning guest Deborah for an engaging discussion about psychic abilities, spirit guides, paranormal healing, and one of the most fascinating supernatural destinations in America: the spiritualist community of Cassadaga, Florida. Together, they explore mediumship, paranormal experiences, spiritual growth, and the unique town known as the "Psychic Capital of the World."

John reflects on reaching the 200-episode milestone and reunites with one of the show's earliest and most popular guests, Deborah, to discuss their paranormal journey together and the evolution...

👻 The Enfield Monster, the Haunted Elsa Doll & Other True Paranormal Mysteries | Nightland Frights Podcast

Some stories refuse to stay buried.

In this chilling episode of Nightland Frights, we investigate four bizarre real-life cases that continue to puzzle paranormal researchers, skeptics, and believers alike. From one of America's most famous cryptid encounters to a seemingly haunted children's toy, these strange stories blur the line between folklore, unexplained phenomena, and terrifying reality.

First, we travel to rural Illinois to revisit the legendary Enfield Monster, a mysterious three-legged creature reportedly witnessed by multiple people in 1973. Were the witnesses des...

What happens when places built for joy, laughter, and childhood memories become abandoned, forgotten, and possibly haunted?

In this fascinating episode, host John welcomes Marissa, creator of the Death Kiss Travelers Podcast, to explore the eerie side of amusement parks, theme park tragedies, and paranormal activity reported at abandoned attractions around the world. Together, they dive into the dark history behind some of the world's most infamous theme parks, discuss reported hauntings, mysterious accidents, and why these once-happy places often become centers of paranormal lore.

From Disneyland ghost stories and the infamous Haunted Mansion ash-scattering phenomenon to terr...

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Kevin O'Shea, host of the Supernatural Japan podcast, for a fascinating journey into the paranormal side of Japan. From ancient ghost stories and terrifying yokai to haunted battlefields, Hiroshima's lingering spirits, and the infamous Suicide Forest, this episode explores how Japanese culture views the supernatural—and why it may be very different from the West.

Kevin shares his own paranormal experiences, discusses living in Japan for over two decades, and explains how folklore, religion, and history shape Japan's unique relationship with ghosts and unexplained phenomena. The conversation reveals striking similarities be...

What happens when a licensed trauma therapist starts experiencing paranormal activity inside her own office? In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, host John sits down with therapist and paranormal specialist Brett to explore the chilling intersection between mental health, hauntings, trauma, spirituality, and the unexplained.

Brett shares the eerie experiences that transformed her traditional therapy practice into something far stranger — from phantom footsteps and moving plants to reports of a mysterious ghost cat roaming her office building. But beyond the spooky stories lies a deeper discussion about how fear, grief, trauma, and unresolved emotions may manifest in...

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John sits down with paranormal investigator, medium, tarot reader, hairstylist, and mother — Joy zIggaty— for one of the most intense supernatural conversations ever featured on the show.

Joy opens up about growing up surrounded by terrifying entities, shadow figures, and unexplained paranormal activity that haunted her childhood home. From seeing spirits as a child to being chased by a crawling entity near her family’s garage, Joy shares firsthand experiences that blur the line between the living and the dead.

The episode takes an even darker turn as Joy...

What do vampires, garlic, corn, Cinderella, and ancient folklore all have in common? In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes author and folklorist Varla Ventura back to the show for a deep dive into the eerie origins of vampire legends, magical plants, and the dark history hidden inside classic fairy tales.

Varla explores how ancient societies once believed diseases like rabies, tuberculosis, and pellagra could transform people into vampires. The conversation uncovers the shocking connection between corn consumption and vampire hysteria in Europe, including how nutritional deficiencies may have fueled real-life “vampire epidemics.”

Th...

Welcome back to Nightland Frights, where the shadows stretch longer, the stories grow darker, and the unknown never stops watching. In this chilling episode, we explore some of the most terrifying haunted locations across America, from abandoned prisons and cursed mansions to eerie amusement parks frozen in time.

Discover the horrifying legends surrounding Eastern State Penitentiary, the ghost-filled halls of The Stanley Hotel, and the infamous Lizzie Borden House. We dive deep into the paranormal activity reported at these legendary sites, including shadow figures, phantom footsteps, cold spots, and spirits trapped by tragic histories.

The...

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back fan-favorite guest Ashley from the Ghost Gossip Podcast for another unforgettable paranormal conversation filled with haunted dolls, spirit encounters, psychic intuition, creepy hotels, haunted road trips, and real-life ghost stories.

Ashley shares shocking experiences involving haunted dolls, spiritual protection, full-body apparitions, and the emotional reality of developing intuitive abilities. The conversation dives deep into paranormal investigations, spiritual boundaries, ghostly encounters inside haunted locations, and the darker side of energy attachments.

Then John and Ashley take listeners on a terrifying paranormal road trip across America’s most haunted de...

What makes the Midwest so terrifying? Is it the endless cornfields, abandoned farmhouses, isolated highways… or the people hiding within them?

In this chilling and hilarious episode of Eric Miller for a deep dive into horror storytelling, Midwest fear, serial killers, haunted isolation, and the psychology behind what truly scares us.

Eric discusses growing up in the Midwest, how small-town life inspires horror, and why places surrounded by cornfields and darkness feel far scarier than big cities. The conversation explores legendary horror creators like Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Clive Barker, and Br...

What happens when two paranormal podcasters join forces to swap terrifying personal experiences, haunted college stories, creepy shadow figures, and chilling ghost encounters?

In this eerie episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes Bri and Christiana from Something Strange Pod for a conversation packed with paranormal experiences, haunted dorms, creepy folklore, and terrifying listener ghost stories.

The trio dives deep into:

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the paranormal podcast where we explore everything spooky, mysterious, creepy, and unexplained in the Midwest and beyond. In this chilling new episode, host John welcomes special guest Hayley from Ghost Stories & Gummies for a fun, eerie, and unforgettable conversation.

Hayley shares her personal paranormal encounters from mysterious knocking sounds in the night to an emotional visitation from her late grandmother. The episode dives into haunted objects, cursed dolls, spirit communication, gummies and ghost hunting, and the strange line between fear and fascination.

Then things get even darker as John and H...

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the paranormal podcast covering everything creepy, spooky, mysterious, and unexplained in the Midwest and beyond. In this chilling episode, he sits down with Victoria the Demon Folklorist, for one of the most fascinating deep dives yet into demons, jinn, possession cases, haunted dolls, Ouija boards, black-eyed children, and forgotten Wisconsin exorcism stories.

Victoria shares her own terrifying personal possession experience at age 19, how it inspired her academic folklore research, and why many cases people call “demons” may actually be something entirely different. She explains the shocking differences between demons vs jinn, why some...

⚠️ Listener Warning

This episode contains intense paranormal experiences and discussions of demonic encounters that may be disturbing to some listeners.

What if your first paranormal experience wasn’t just a ghost… but something darker?

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke sits down with April from Spooky Girl 831 to dive deep into real-life encounters with the unexplained, from childhood hauntings to terrifying demonic attachments.

April shares the moment that changed everything… a face-to-face encounter with a mysterious girl who wasn’t supposed to be there and the chilling aftermath that followed.

What if the plants around you held ancient magic… and modern medicine is just catching up?

In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives deep into the world of witchcraft, herbal magic, and the paranormal with acclaimed author Varla Ventura.

From growing up with a practicing witch mother to writing bestselling books on enchanted plants, folklore, and the supernatural, Varla shares incredible stories that blur the line between science, magic, and mystery.

Magic, Murder & Mystery: Inside the Mind of Author John Gaspard

What happens when magic meets murder?
In this episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives into a fascinating conversation with acclaimed mystery author John Gaspard, creator of the Eli Marks Mystery Series.

From sleight-of-hand illusions to real-world storytelling, this episode explores how magic, mystery, and the paranormal intersect, and why sometimes the scariest things aren’t supernatural at all.

John Gaspard joins the show to discuss:

The origins of the Eli Marks mystery series

How magicians think differently, and h...

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In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives deep into the paranormal with Loren Purcell, aka “The Mystic Chick” a psychic medium, energy empath, and paranormal investigator based in Illinois.

Loren shares her origin story, beginning with a near-death experience at just two years old that opened her connection to the spirit world. From there, she developed the ability to see, feel, and interpret energy, leading her to investigate haunted homes, historic mansions, cemeteries, and more.

This episode explores:

The difference between ghosts, spirits, and negative entities

How ene...

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, we welcome paranormal researcher Keri from Unlocking the Paranormal for a deep dive into eerie encounters, haunted locations, and unexplained phenomena.

From childhood fascinations with the paranormal to real-life ghostly encounters, Keri shares what first pulled her into the mysterious world of the supernatural. Together, John and Keri explore everything from sleep paralysis experiences and mimic spirits to alien abduction stories and haunted locations across the Midwest.

The episode also investigates one of Iowa’s most intriguing haunted locations, the Mason House Inn, a historic bed-and-breakfast dating back to 1...

Ghost Hunting, EVPs, and Paranormal Evidence with Liminal Shadows Paranormal 

In this episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes paranormal investigators Rachel and Keith from Liminal Shadows to explore the fascinating world of ghost hunting, EVP recordings, haunted locations, and paranormal investigation techniques. The couple shares their experiences investigating some of the most active haunted sites in the United States and explains how their investigative dynamic works, with Rachel approaching the paranormal as a believer while Keith brings a healthy dose of skepticism.

Liminal Shadows with Rachel. Together they discuss the evidence they've captured during investigations, including d...

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes paranormal investigator Lara from Seance and Sensibility for a deep dive into real ghost investigations, Ouija board dangers, spiritual protection, and the mysteries that lurk beyond our understanding.

From childhood paranormal experiences to modern-day investigations with equipment such as ITC devices and EMF tools, Lara shares haunting stories that blur the line between curiosity and caution. Together, John and Lara explore how investigators set boundaries with spirits, protect themselves from attachments, and separate genuine paranormal evidence from coincidence.

This episode is packed with eerie firsthand...

Step into the strange side of the Midwest as host John welcomes Josh from Weird Wisconsin for a deep dive into haunted history, paranormal investigations, and bizarre UFO encounters across Wisconsin.

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, you’ll hear firsthand stories of shadow figures, cursed farms, mysterious crop circles, alien encounters, and real paranormal investigations that shaped Josh’s journey into the supernatural. From haunted Waukesha legends to UFO festivals and eerie Midwest folklore, this conversation explores why Wisconsin may be one of America’s most underrated hotspots for paranormal activity.

Whether you believ...

In this episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes special guest Jeremy from The Common Historian, a creator dedicated to exploring the eerie intersection of history, haunted locations, cryptids, and supernatural folklore. Together, they dive deep into chilling true stories, strange historical mysteries, and unsettling paranormal legends from around the world. From haunted houses and phantom footsteps to cursed phone numbers and psychological warfare during wartime, this conversation blends dark history, paranormal encounters, and bizarre real-world events that will leave you questioning what’s real and what might be lurking just beyond our understanding.

🔎 Where History...

💘🔪 Horror Hour With the Hanna's: Valentine’s Day Gets Deadly

Dairyland Frights – Valentine’s Day Special

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, romance, chocolates, and roses , but what if love comes with a body count?

In this Valentine’s Day special episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke welcomes back fan-favorite guests Horror Hour With the Hanna's for a darkly funny, insightful, and occasionally unhinged deep dive into horror movies, twisted romance, and terrifying couples that redefine what “love” really means.

From Oscar-winning monster romances to slashers soaked in blood and heart-shaped car...

In this chilling and fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes Kelsey from Third Eye Roll, a Midwest-based psychic medium and paranormal investigator who blends spiritual insight with hands-on ghost hunting. From spirit animals and energy frequencies to extraterrestrials and haunted locations, this conversation dives deep into the mysteries of the unseen world.

Kelsey shares how her childhood experiences with spirits shaped her abilities, why she believes ghosts are made of both energy and consciousness, and how she debunks paranormal activity before accepting it as supernatural.

The episode kicks off with rapid-fire paranormal questions — in...

Welcome to Nightland Frights, the darker, twisted shadow of Dairyland Frights, where nightmares stretch long past midnight, and the unknown never stops watching. In this chilling episode, we dive into real-life paranormal encounters that will make you sleep with the lights on.

From haunted homes and possessed dolls to ghostly children, phantom passengers, and some of the most haunted locations in America, these spine-tingling stories prove that the veil between worlds may be thinner than we think.

If you love true ghost stories, real paranormal experiences, and terrifying hauntings, this episode is for you.

In this deep and thought-provoking episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes back returning guest Aurorah of Blood Moon Milk Astrology for a wide-ranging conversation that blends astrology, mindfulness, gratitude, and real-world personal growth.

Aurora goes far beyond daily horoscopes, breaking down how astrology can be used as a tool for empowerment, not a substitute for personal responsibility. Together, John and Aurorah explore how cosmic timing, lunar cycles, and planetary transits can help people better understand relationships, career challenges, money stress, and major life turning points while still emphasizing action, accountability, and growth.

This episode...

What happens when the paranormal doesn’t just scare you—but changes you?

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Dairyland Frights dives into the rarely discussed world of paranormal trauma and paranormal PTSD with a licensed therapist who works at the intersection of mental health and the supernatural. Our guest,  Dona known as the Paranormal Therapist, specializes in trauma, anxiety, and PTSD—and brings a unique perspective shaped by her own lifelong paranormal experiences.

Together, we explore what happens after a haunting, an investigation, or an unexplained encounter—when fear lingers, anxiety sets in, and tradition...