Backwoods Obscura

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By: Topher Brown and Hewitt Hall

Two friends discuss the Strange and Paranormal (maybe) lurking in their backyard of Louisiana and beyond. Updated every Tuesday

0225 - The Jennings 8 - Backwoods Obscura
#25
Today at 12:30 PM

In our first real True Crime Episode, we dive into a mystery here in Louisiana that both intrigued and irritated those who looked into it - A story of corruption and ineptitude that's all too common.

Warning: This episode talks about sexual assault and murder.

Music By Co.Ag

Recorded 6/25


0224 - Père Malfait - Backwoods Obscura
#24
06/24/2025

This episode we go over an interesting folk tale, originating in France but with many origins.

Music by Co.Ag

Recorded 6/25


0223 - The Nottaway Plantation - Backwoods Obscura
#23
06/17/2025

Today's Episode we talk about a recently burned down in 2025 - The Nottoway Plantation. Come join us in a mostly history episode of our spooky podcast

Music by Co.Ag

Originally recorded 6/25


0222 - The Wild people throughout history - Backwoods Obscura
#22
06/10/2025

Today, we talk about various legends circling around various legends and accounts of "wild" and feral people.

Music by co.Ag

Recorded 5/24


0221 - Old E.A. Conway Hospital - Backwoods Obscura
#21
06/03/2025

This week, we go to a very local place to talk about a now shut down and possibly haunted hospital in Monroe, Louisiana

Recorded 5/24

Music by Co.Ag


0220 - "Haunted Roads" Bayou Sale and the Grand Bois - Backwoods Obscura
#20
05/27/2025

Today, we go over some spooky roads in our backyard, ones that have a history of strange occurrences.

Originally recorded 4/25

Music by Co.ag


0219-Dauphine Orleans Hotel - Backwoods Obscura
#19
05/20/2025

Today, we're back in New Orleans to talk about a historic Hotel that has had a storied history over the years, as well as some strange haunts.

Originally recorded 4/25

Music by Co.Ag


0218 - Manchac Swamp and the Legend of Julia Brown
#18
05/13/2025

Today, we go over yet another legendary Creole healer - One that was said to take 3 whole towns with her when she died in 2015.

Originally recorded 5/25

Music by Co.Ag


0217-The Coffin Cutters - Backwoods Obscura
#17
05/06/2025

Today, we talk about the humble Crawfish - But not just any Crawfish. We talk about the Devil Crawfish, also known as the Coffin Cutters, and the legends created around it.

Originally recorded 5/24

Music by Co.Ag


0216 - Marie Laveau - Backwoods Obscura
#16
04/29/2025

Today we talk about a legendary figure of New Orleans - Not only a voodoo queen, but someone who cared for her community .

Recorded 2/25

Music by Co.Ag


0215 - The Nain Rouge - Backwoods Obscura
#15
04/22/2025

Today, we talk about a creature related to the infamous Lutin, and whose story connects Detroit and Louisiana.

Originally recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag


0214 - The Ozark Howler - Backwoods Obscura
#14
04/15/2025

Today, we travel just a little north into the Ozarks to check out a creature said to be an Ill Omen, striking fear into the locals with its howl.

Originally recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag


0213 - American Witches and Hags - Backwoods Obscura
#13
04/08/2025

Today, Hewitt goes through the varied history of Hags and Witches throughout American history.

Recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag


0212 - Dragons! - Backwoods Obscura
#12
04/01/2025

Today, we dive into the lore and legends of Dragons!

Originally recorded 12/24

Music by White Bat Audio


0211 - The Loveland Frog - Backwoods Obscura
#11
03/25/2025

Today we "hop" into a little story about a frog that spooked unsuspecting Ohioans in 1955 and 1972.

Originally recording 3/25

Music by Co.Ag


0210 - The New Orleans Mortuary - Backwoods Obscura
#10
03/18/2025

Today we go over a location on Canal Street that is both a spooky attraction, but also with some interesting history behind it. Come Join us as we talk about the The New Orleans Mortuary (Or Mortuary Haunted Mansion)

Originally recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag


0209 - The Arlington Hotel - Backwoods Obscura
#9
03/11/2025

In this Episode, we go to an old Hotel located on the strip in Hot Springs, AR with a special guest - Our good friend Jed!

Originally 2/24

Music by Co.Ag


0208 - The Snallygaster - Backwoods Obscura
#8
03/04/2025

Today, we travel to Maryland to talk about a weird, Eldritch Cryptid that might have had a rivalry (or friendship?) with the famous Jersey Devil.

Originally Recorded 2/24

Music by Co.Ag


0207 - The Caddo Parish Penal Farm (Shreveport Pea Farm) - Backwoods Obscura
#7
02/25/2025

Today, we take a break from bigger things and go over a smaller haunted area nestled in the forest at the outskirts of Shreveport, Louisiana - an old jail now reclaimed by nature and said to be haunted by the prisoners who were abused and died there.

Music by Co.Ag

Originally recorded 2/25


0206 - Robert Johnson - Backwoods Obscura
#6
02/19/2025

This episode, we go over the life and legend of one of the greatest musicians in modern history: Robert Johnson.

Originally Recorded 2/25

Music by Co.Ag


0205 - The Hodag - Backwoods Obscura
#5
02/11/2025

Once again, we dive into a small creature that has a big presence in the Midwest- a creature that's anything from 300, to a ton and a local mascot in many Wisconsin sports teams

Recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag


0204 - The Smiley Face Killer - Backwoods Obscura
#4
02/04/2025

Today, we decide to dip our toes into a theory that proports a gang of murderers stalk the US and kill unsuspecting college students.

Originally recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag


0203 - The Tanapachafa - Backwoods Obscura
#3
01/28/2025

Come join us as we go to Avoyelles Parish and learn about an obscure legend born of both Native and Cajun culture - The Tanapachafa.

Originally recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag


0202 - The LA Laurie Mansion - Backwoods Obscura
#2
01/21/2025

We finally take one of the most notorious haunted houses in New Orleans - The La Laurie Mansion. Is it haunted? Is it a Scam?

Does it matter? Find out!

Recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag


0201 - Ed and Larraine Warren - Backwoods Obscura
#1
01/14/2025

In our first official episode of the year, we decided to "talk" about a very popular ghost hunting duo that's become a house hold name since the hit films "The Conjuring" graced theaters.

Originally Recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag


0200 - A Year in Review, onward to the future - Backwoods Obscura
01/07/2025

It's the new year, so it's time to talk about how the podcast is going, what to do in 2025, and trail off to whatever is on our mind.

Recorded 12/24

Music By Co.Ag


0152 = American Dragons - Backwoods Obscura Finale
#52
12/31/2024

We cap off the year with discussing some ol' fashion Dragons found in our backyard (or America). Come join us for the last episode of the year!

Originally Recorded 11/24

Music By Co.Ag


0151 - The Red Ghost of Arizona - Backwoods Obscura
#51
12/24/2024

For the Penultimate episode of the year, we decide to do something a bit more light hearted. Come join us as we talk about a real legend with a silly backstory.

Recorded 12/24

Music by Co.Ag


0150 - Walking Sam - Backwoods Obscura
#50
12/17/2024

This episode, we go over a Native Legend that originates in the historical trauma of the Native peoples.

WARNING - This episode goes over topics including suicide, depression, and violence against marginalized groups. If that's not something you want to listen to, it's best to skip this episode.

Recorded 12/24

Music by Co.Ag


0149 - Jean Lafitte's La Maison Rouge - Backwoods Obscura
#49
12/10/2024

Today we dive back into the lore of the Pirate Jean Lafitte as we talk about one of his old bases in what is now Galveston TX, and the haunted house he once inhabited.

Originally recorded 12/24

Music by:

Co.Ag

PNG Music


0148 = The Cable Line Monster and the Crawfordsville Monster - Backwoods Obscura
#48
12/03/2024

In this episode, we take a break from heavier topics and learn about some midwest monsters.

Recorded 11/24

Music By Co.Ag


0147 - Cafe Lafitte In Exile - Backwoods Obscura
#47
11/26/2024

We go back to New Orleans and explore yet another Bourbon Street staple - This time, one that is also an importance piece of LGBTQ History.

Originally recorded 11/24

Music by Co.Ag


0146 - The Tulpa - backwoods Oscura
#46
11/19/2024

This episode covers something that could explain everything we talked about so far - The idea of a Thoughtform - an entity made material by the belief of people.

Originally recorded 10/24

Music by Co.Ag


0145 - The Krasue - Backwoods Obscura
#45
11/12/2024

We decide to go way across the earth to see another Will-O-Wisp type entity, one that has a gruesome twist. Join us as we talk about the flying creature known as the Krasue, and see if we figure out how to pronounce Krasue.

Originally recorded 10/24

Music by Co.Ag


0144 - The Spooky Hotels of New Orleans - Backwoods Obscura
#44
11/05/2024

The Hotel Monteleone and The Bourbon Orleans Hotel are iconic fixtures of New Orleans, and like most places in the Big Easy - They have their share of history and haunts. Come join us as we talk about just some of the spooky destinations in NOLA.

Originally recorded 9/24

Music by Co.Ag


0143 - Dambalah and Ayida-Weddo
#43
10/29/2024

We go back into the Loa with the mother and father of Creation - Join us as we go over the interesting lore surrounding some of the most powerful (and ancient) spirits in Voodoo.

Originally recorded 10/24

Music by Co.Ag


0142 - A Visit to McRaven House - Backwoods Obscura
#42
10/22/2024

We decided to take a trip to Mississippi to visit a location we've mentioned before: The McRaven House. In this episode, we go over our trip, the house, and our experiences there.

Originally recorded 10/24

Music by Co.Ag


0141 - The History and legend of Charity Hospital - Backwoods Obscura
#41
10/15/2024

Today we go over one of the most striking buildings in New Orleans - The now shut down Charity Hospital - Join us as we talk about its history both as a medical facility and what's happened to it post-Katrina

Originally recorded 8/24

Music by Co. Ag


0140 - The Legend of Tarar, the Man with The Bottomless Stomach - Backwoods Obscura
#40
10/08/2024

In this very gruesome episode, we go over an enigma of history - a man who was said to eat anything and everything - From household pets to kitchenware. Nothing was able to satisfy his hunger. Come learn how this man went from a Busker act to a spy before being on the run for his insatiable apatite.

Originally recorded 8/24

Music by Co. Ag


0139 - The Moonman of Kilgore Hill - Backwoods Obscura
#39
10/01/2024

This episode, we talk about one of the first accounts of a strange space man coming down to earth to visit us, only to get shot. Was he here to tell us the secrets of the universe? To give us insights on new and exciting technology? To get weed? We probably will never know, because he was shot. Join us and learn about a new silly story about aliens.

Recorded 8/24

Music by Co.Ag''