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#116 - Vampires Part II
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Part 2 of Vampires.
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#115 - Vampires Part I
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Happy Samhain 2026!
From ancient folklore to the silver screen, we explore the legends of vampires, focusing on the terrifying Nosferatu and the infamous Count Dracula. Where did these creatures of the night originate, and why have they fascinated and frightened us for centuries?
Join Matthew and Ken on another journey into the unknown with Phantom Journeys Podcast.
#114 LUMBERJACK TALL TALES
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Welcome back to Phantom Journeys Podcast!
This time, we're heading deep into the woods, where the trees are tall, the stories are even taller, and the truth… well, that's sometimes a little harder to find.
Before the days of television, the internet, and social media, lumberjacks spent long days working in some of the most remote places imaginable. Around the campfire, stories grew and grew. Tales of incredible strength, impossible feats, strange creatures, and larger-than-life characters became part of the folklore of the American frontier.
But were th...
#113 - Halloween Movie Brain.
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MOVIE NIGHT SPECIAL
Tonight, we’re doing something a little different.
The popcorn is ready, the lights are low, and the movies are rolling. This isn’t your ordinary movie night. Every film on tonight’s list has a connection to something that happened in the real world… or at least, something someone claims happened.
Ken has chosen the movie titles. Matt has the stories behind them. The question is: Can you figure out which strange, terrifying, and downright bizarre paranormal case...
#112 - Tokoloshe
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THE TOKOLOSHE
Small in stature. Mischievous by nature. And according to legend… something you definitely don't want lurking beneath your bed.
The Tokoloshe is a supernatural creature from Southern African folklore, particularly associated with Zulu and Xhosa traditions. Descriptions vary, but it is often portrayed as a small, humanoid being capable of causing illness, fear, mischief, and sometimes death.
There are also traditions claiming that a Tokoloshe can be summoned and used to harm others.
And why do some people raise their beds on...
#111 - Kẻ Vô Hình
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What if something could be standing right beside you… and you would never know it was there?
In Vietnamese folklore, Kẻ Vô Hình, often translated as “The Unseen,” describes the mysterious world of supernatural beings, spirits, shapeshifters, sorcerers, and entities that exist beyond ordinary human perception.
But the idea of the unseen goes much deeper than simply being invisible.
Across Vietnamese and Southeast Asian folklore, stories tell of beings that can disguise themselves, change their form, influence the living, and move between the familiar world and...
#110 - Malambo
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Malambo: The Water Creature of Africa
Deep within the waters of Africa, stories have been told for generations of something lurking beneath the surface.
The Malambo is said to be a mysterious water creature, feared by those who encounter it and surrounded by stories of strange appearances, danger, and the unknown.
But what exactly is the Malambo? Where do these stories come from, and could there be something behind the legend?
Join us on Phantom Journeys as we dive...
#109 - Poltergeist Part II
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Last time, we explored the strange world of poltergeist activity, unexplained knocks, objects moving on their own, voices from nowhere, and disturbances that seem to appear around ordinary people.
But tonight, we're going deeper.
Because there are cases where the stories don't come from a single witness… or a rumor passed down through generations.
There are cases with photographs. Recordings. Police reports. Investigators. Witnesses.
And one of the most famous of them all took place in a quiet house in North London.
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#108 - Poltergeist Part I
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Poltergeist Stories of the Past
Long before ghost hunting shows, spirit boxes, and modern paranormal investigations, people were reporting strange things happening in their homes—objects moving on their own, unexplained noises, mysterious voices, and disturbances that seemed to have no logical explanation.
In this episode of Phantom Journeys, we look back at some of the most fascinating poltergeist stories from the past. What did people experience, what was recorded, and could there be something more behind these infamous cases?
Some stories may ha...
#107 - Crossroads
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Crossroads
Welcome back to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
What happens when you reach a crossroads, and the road you choose may not be the only thing waiting for you?
In this episode of Phantom Journeys, Matt and Ken explore the strange history, folklore, paranormal stories, and darker beliefs surrounding crossroads. From places where people once believed spirits gathered to the legends of encounters that happened after dark, we take a journey into one of the world's most mysterious locations.
But there's more...
#106 - Jonny Fair - Para-toons!
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Hello and welcome back to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Thank you for being patient with us as we made some changes to the show.
On this episode, we talk to Mr. Jonny Fair, Cartoon Extraordinaire!
Go to www.phantomjourneys.com to find links to his podcast and other great show information.
Sit back and enjoy the show!
-Phantom Journeys.
#105 - Ghouls
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Join us on this episode as we explore the folklore of Persian culture with the origins of "Ghouls."
We're making changes slowly, but trying our best to keep the episodes coming!
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You can find some really fun and spooky merch that will help us progress on this Journey.
#104: La Siguanaba
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Welcome back to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Please bear with us as we make some fixes and change up some things.
Sit back and enjoy LA Siguanaba!
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#103 - AI as Prophet
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Season 3
AI as Prophet
We humbly apologize for the long delay in getting the episode out.
Scheduling was a lot more difficult, but we do have 4 weeks of very cool episodes.
So join us on this episode as we talk about "AI as Prophet" and what an AI may predict if the AI thought like Nostrodamus!!
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Updates coming for Season 3
Updated Intro
#102 - Quantum Physics Part I
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Happy 2026!
Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, or holiday break!!
Unfortunately, Ken and I didn't get to record our special this year, but at least we'll have it set for next year!
Please enjoy this fun episode as we discuss Quantum Physics.
The truth about Quantum Physics is that every single person in the world knows and understands Quantum Physics, but they also know absolutely nothing about it at the same time.
Enjoy and goto www...
#101 - Necronomicon with Sean Branney
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Join us as we hear from Sean Branney of the H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society.
You can find him at hplhs.org
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#100 - Grim Reaper
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Hi all, welcome to Season 3!
Episode 100!
Learn about the Grim Reaper from the perspective of other cultures.
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Credit to Joe Frank Carollo.
#99 - Gef the talking Mongoose.
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#98 - Día De Los Muertos
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Please forgive the audio in this one; we fixed the error.
Join us for a fun episode, this one is too late for Día de los Muertos!!
But we tried to cover it anyways!
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#97: Para-safety: Spiritual Protection - Crystal World - Part II
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Happy Samhain (Sow-in)
Why not kick back while you stuff your face with candy from last week (you kept some... right?) and enjoy the show!
We have the amazing Crystal from Crystal's world with us today to enlighten us about spiritual protection while investigating the paranormal.
Go check out Crystal on Instragra @ www.instagram.com/crystals___world/
You can also find her link on our website: phantomjourneys.com
Thank you, and have a...
#96: Para-safety: Spiritual Protection - Crystal World - Part I
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Happy Samhain (Sow-in)
Why not kick back while you stuff your face with candy from last night and enjoy the show.
We have the amazing Crystal from Crystal's world with us today to enlighten us about spiritual protection while investigating the paranormal.
This is a 2-part episode, and the rest will be next week.
We're a bit late on this one for our "Halloween" theme, but that's life!
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#95 - Stone Tape Theory
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Join us as we discuss the Stone Tape Theory!
Can audio and images be stored in natural materials and be replayed back under the right conditions?
Does this theory rule out hauntings?
Find out our thoughts on this episode!
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#94 - Strange case of Carl Tanzler
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
On today's episode, we talk about Carl Tanzer and his interesting fascination with a particular lady... that would send shivers down your spine... and perhaps hers too.
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#93 - Ghosts of Casa Del Desierto
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Join us as we talk about the ghosts of Casa Del Desierto.
Season 3 Coming soon!
#92 - 3i/Atlas Part 2: Hopi Prophecies
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
We're still in Season 2, we encountered a slight hiccup in scheduling, and will be planning on releasing Season 3 nearer to Halloween!
Join Ken and Matt as they explore news from around the world of weird! From Zoo's asking people for "spare" livestock to "Radioactive shimp that'll turn you into an alien. We also give our 5 cents on 3i/Atlas and possible theories about its close arrival into our solar system.
Next week, we'll continue with Hopi Prophacies in relation to 3i/Atlas...
#91 - 3i/Atlas - Part 1
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
We're still in Season 2, we encountered a slight hiccup in scheduling, and will be planning on releasing Season 3 nearer to Halloween!
Join Ken and Matt as they explore news from around the world of weird! From Zoo's asking people for "spare" livestock to "Radioactive shimp that'll turn you into an alien. We also give our 5 cents on 3i/Atlas and possible theories about its close arrival into our solar system.
Next week, we'll continue with Hopi Prophacies in relation to 3i/Atlas...
#90 - El Chupacabra
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Welcome to the End of Season 2.
On this episode, we explore the tropical country of Puerto Rico in search of the El Chupacabra!.
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Join us next time for Season 3, as we enter the dark side of the paranormal.
#89 - Treasure Waffles
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Join us as we wind down Season 2 with a good old treasure hunt.
Season 3 coming soon.
#88 - Waffle Hour Special.
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Our intro took over the episode, but we managed to cover tons of interesting topics. Please stick around and listen to us waffle!
We've also hidden a small intro to Season 3... at the end? maybe?
Rest Ozzy! much love. Phantom Journeys.
Full episode in Part 2.
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#87 - Cryptid Potluck
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Welcome to the Phantom Journeys podcast.
As we approach the end of our cryptid season, we review a few creatures that are either not well-documented or were not included on the list.
Please go to www.phantomjourneys.com and pick yourself up something nice,
Thank you!
#86 - The Goatman
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
On today's episode, we are fast approaching the end of our cryptid season.
We discuss variations of the Goatman in the United States.
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Season 3 is coming soon.
Pascagoula UFO - 85
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Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the Phantom Journeys Podcast.
On this episode, we revisit Pascagoula for more paranormal activity, this time involving a UFO encounter. Or UAP, whatever you want to call it.
This encounter took place in the 1970's and the reports were out of this world!
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Season 3 is coming soon with more skits, more fun, and deeper episodes!
Stay tuned, much love.
PJP<...
Time-Travel: Movie Edition - 84
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Welcome to his episode of the Phantom Journeys Podcast.
This episode was recorded on "No-King's Day."
Apologies for any issues. This episode required an edit to the intro.
No views have been edited, and we stand by what we say.
Love to all.
We discuss the atrocities in LA over the past few weeks, other news stories from around the world, and, most importantly, some theories about time travel in movies and whether the science of time travel is a bit different from t...
Time-Travel: Movie Edition - 84
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Welcome to his episode of the Phantom Journeys Podcast.
This episode was recorded on "No-King's Day."
We talk about the atrocities taking place in LA over the past few weeks, other news stories from around the world, and, most importantly, some theories about time travel in movies and whether the science of time travel is a bit different from the science of movies.
Season 3 Coming soon: Haunted Season is on its way.
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Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter - 83
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
On this episode, we learn the unusual report of a possible alien attack on a small farming town and how critical thinking plays a major role in reporting.
A famous cult classic movie spawned from this story, and Matt decided to test Ken's movie knowledge to see if he could guess what movie was loosely based on this event.. Listen now and find out if you too can guess the movie or yell the answer at Ken until he gets it... or does he?<...
Ghost Ships - 82
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
On this episode, we talk about the spectral seas and their haunted vessels, we explore the cursed sails and abandoned crews.
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View our blog, photos, and even learn about upcoming events and guests.
Thank you, and every little bit of support helps.
Peace!
Mermaid of Pascagoula Mississippi - 81
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
In this episode, we discuss mermaids, but most importantly, we discuss the story of the mermaid of Pascagoula, Mississippi. We also cover the old Irish legendary tale of the Salmon of Knowledge, which will get its very own episode!
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Para-Safety 2: Behind Haunted Walls - 80
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
With Hosts Matt McGuirk and Ken Smith.
On this episode, we bring you part 2 of our Paranormal Safety Episodes.
This episode talks about investigating indoors and how to do it safely and correctly. While we don't tell you how to investigate or give too many tips. We do give a short story of Tim the New Investigator who ventures out to an old haunted house alone, what becomes of Tim? Find out by listening to the episode.
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Billiwack Monster - 79
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast!
In this episode, we talk about:
The Billiwack Monster is an ape-like humanoid with long claws and ram-like horns on the top of its head, stalking its prey around the area of Santa Paula in Ventura County.
Goto https://phantomjourneys.com to visit our new website, where you can find more information regarding these episodes, including pictures and even our blog.
You can also help us out by checking out our store, or sharing, liking and commenting on our social...
Special Guest - Eric Altman: Bigfoot - 78
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Welcome to Phantom Journeys Podcast.
Join us as we talk to Bigfoot extraordinaire, Mr Eric Altman!
We had some Zoom and audio issues, but we hopefully edited them out without too many clicks. If some remain, we apologize.
Go to www.phantomjourneys.com for more information about this episode.
You can check out more information about Bigfoot by going to:
https://www.pabigfoot.com/aboutus.html
And if you want to go on the bigfoot adventure, check out:
https://www.pabigfootcampingadventure...
