Almost Canon
Nick Willard presents Almost Canon. A podcast about strange, unknown, and down right mysterious things. Every episode we investigate something considered ‘Almost Canon’ through recounting it’s story or interviewing someone with first hand knowledge of the Unknown. Whether it’s a frightening first hand account; a historical figure shrouded in mystery; a lost treasure recorded within the chapters of a dusty tome; an ancient city lost in the uncharted jungles of a far away land; or a hulking, beast rumored to lurk within the thick timber; We are here to discuss anything and everything almost canon.If you've experienced the Unknown or...
Giant Sea Cryptids: The Kraken

We often hear that 'we know more about the surface of Mars than we do of our own oceans'. So is it possible that there are still large undiscovered species out there to find? After all, we have hundreds, if not thousands, of years worth of sailing stories that tell of the monstrous kraken, a creature so large its arms could reach the tallest sail and pull ships beneath the waves. But is there any evidence of their existence? Check out this weeks episode for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Jurassic World

In honor of Jurassic World: Rebirth, we're sticking with Dinosaurs this week. We start out by digging deep into history and visiting the ancient city of Babylon, where it's believed by some that the priests kept a dinosaur in the great temple to be worshipped as a Sirrush. Then we venture back to Africa and check out some modern day expeditions into the swamps and rivers of the Congo as well as the Amazon rainforest where a few reports of dinosaur-like creatures have come from, including reports by explorer Percy Fawcett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Do Dinosaurs Still Exist Within the Heart of Darkness?

This week we open the pages of 'Monsters and Mythic Beasts' and delve deep into swamps and rivers of the Congo and Cameroon as we search for the existence of dinosaurs. We'll look at a handful of encounters from the turn of the century and ask ourselves, could dinosaurs still exist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*Blast From The Past* Did the Knights of the Golden Circle Hide the Lost Confederate Gold?

This week we take our second episode ever, re-cut it so its actually listenable and try to tell the story of the lost Confederate gold and how a secret southern society called the Knights of the Golden Circle more than likely took control of it and stashed it away for a time when the south could rise again. This episode is a departure from our regular coverage. if your down for a wild and funny ride then buckle up because this episode is out of control!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Strangest Missing 411 Cases

ON this weeks episode we look at several Missing 411 cases which we believe are the strangest and most perplexing. these cases would include: Stacy Arras 1981, Yosemite; Samuel Boehlke 2006 Crater Lake; Tom Messick 2015, Lily Pond, New York; Bart Schleyer 2004, the Yukon. These cases are extremely strange and may even hold some hints as to what happened or what is happening to people who go missing in National Parks. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost...
An American Werewolf in London, Ohio

This week we look at suspected werewolf encounter that comes out of London, Ohio between 1981 and 1982. It focuses around the Williams family and a new house they moved into that was just out of town. now, not long after moving in Dianne Williams, begins to feel as though she's being watched and it doesn't take long for her suspicions to be realized. Her Husband Keith, doesn't believe her at first but he also end up having his own encounter which leads him on a wild chase through the woods to a mysterious cabin in the forest. This isn't a dogman...
When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted

This week we talk with Shadoe, who had an interesting dogman encounter in 2018 while prepping for the 2018 rifle season. But it doesn't stop there. Shadoe would encounter this same dogman on opening day after his hunting partner had shot the creature. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Giant Connection

On this weeks episode we look through the historical record at a handful of giant races and ask the question: "could they be Nephilim?" There certainly seems to be certain traits that these giant races share even though they are often separated by thousands of miles. Could it all be a coincidence? We don't think so. After all, all myths and legends have some sort of truth. Nick also gives his short review on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a video game that was recently released on the PS5 and has some surprising connections to the wolf of Giants...
Stone Heads and Spectral Dogman

This week we dive into the Hexham Head mystery and the paranormal happenings that followed as well as take a closer look at the accounts of spectral dogman Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cryptozoological Mysteries of American Folklore

our talk with Ryan Paul Tremblay Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Wider World of Giants

On this weeks episode we talk about giants seen in folklore from around the world. Whether its the giant behind how the city of Antwerp got its name; or how one of WW2's most fought over piece of land is actually a hotbed giants; or the interesting history behind a band of giants said to once have invaded Ecuador in the "distant past". If giants are your thing then check out this episode, you won't be sorry. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forg...
RePost: She Came From The Closet

If real, scary, ghost stories are what you want then 'She came From The Closet' is what you need. we listen along as the guest tells of how she grew up the Lowell, Mass--the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution--and how a woman, covered in 3rd degree burns, would enter her room from the closet, sit on her bedroom floor and watch her.... This wasn't the only encounter with the Unknown tonights guests had either. So sit back, relax and enjoy, tonights episode of Almost Canon. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we...
Mysteries of the Superstition Mountains with Wayne Tuttle

This week we talk with Wayne Tuttle Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Re-Post: The Beast of the Land Between the Lakes

Had some things come up suddenly, so as we work on the next original episode, we'll be reposting our episode on the Beast of the LBL This is one of our best episodes so I highly suggest you check it out! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spiritual Battles with Chad Phillippi

We week we talk with the author of 'The House on Chas Ross Road' Chad Phillippi. Chad has experienced the paranormal all this. From seeing shadow people and demonic figures as a young child to being secretly indoctrinated by a mysterious librarian to a life changing event while serving his country in the Middle East, Chad is certainly no stranger to the Unknown. But there’s one point in his life where Chad more than experienced the paranormal he actually battled it.
link to Chad’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/House-Chas-Ross-Road-Events/dp/B0DT9YL6T2/ref=mp...
Who Are The Tuatha Dé Danann pt1 (Saint Paddy's Day Repost)

Who were the god-like beings of early Irish mythology? Check out this episode to learn more! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cryptid Talks with Tennessee Cryptid Ridgerunner

This week we talk with Tennessee Cryptid Ridgerunner and hear about his adventures throughout the Appalachia. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Terror in the Gulf

This week we talk with Perry, who experienced something very unnerving while deer hunting with his daughter back in the early aughts. If Bigfoot encounters are your thing, this is certainly an episode you won't want to miss! Our episode takes place in Upstate New York where Perry had taken his family deer hunting. His family had owned a deer camp on about 300 acres of woods and farmland. This property has been in Perry's family since the 1950's and there are some interesting features including a collection of stone mounds known as the "Indian burial mounds" and a natural feature...
True Giants of North America

This week we investigate True Giants of North America Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Telepathy, Missing 411 and Sasquatch

Just a quick update before the actual episode. We had some issues this week with some things so in the meantime please enjoy this super fast episode which deals with some things Nick has been going over for the week or so! The Telepathy Tapes podcast has put forth some evidence that truly breaks open some doors when it comes to Missing 411 and Sasquatch. So please, sit back, relax , and prepared to have your mind blown! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subs...
Beasts of the Frozen North

While Nick's away at the Childrens Hospital in Boston, we look at two cryptid creatures from the frozen North, the Tupilaq of Greenlandic folklore and the Chenoo from Wabenaki folklore. Due to the fact that it's the dead of winter, we thought it was be best to discuss two creature of folklore who thrive in the freezing cold. This will be a shorter episode but its packed full with exciting cryptid lore! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at...
The Beast of Knapp Pond and Other Listener Stories

This week we go over some of your stories, including one very detailed email about a Sasquatch encounter that happened not far from my own house. Like I said, we'll be talking about Sasquatch, dogmen and even a lake monster story from lake Willoughby. This is an exciting episode, Its not every day we receive an email as in depth as our first story, which takes place at a small pond here in south central Vermont. This guy was out hunting when he came face to face with something that didn't want him back there. Our initial story is followed...
The Palmyra Dogmen Attack 2.0

This week we're taking an older episode and starting a new! The Palmyra, Maine dogmen attack is such a great story I wanted to retell it, in full, without the distractions of Bank Roberts (RIP). So that's exactly what we did! So this week we dive into the story of the Palmyra dogmen attack....again. But this time we're doing it right! Our story takes place in 2007, in the small town of Palmyra, located in central Maine. Erik and Shelly Martin, along with their daughter Chelsea move to a new house and it doesn't take long for weird things to...
Greg Ogles/ Cryptic Expeditions: The Land Between the Lakes

This week we talk with Greg Ogles and his latest film Cryptic Expeditions: The Land Between The Lakes. We dive deep into what happened that night as they filmed as well as so much more. If 'The Land Between the Lakes' is on your watch list this is an episode you won't want to miss! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s...
Is Something Coming?

Within the early hours of 2025 the United States was rocked by two terrorist events. but it wouldn't take long for investigators to find out that one of those events was aimed to be more of a wake up call than anything else. As the details trickled in, a web of information began to make something clear. The suspected cyberyruck bomber was in fact a whistleblower with knowledge of not only covered up warcrimes but highly advanced technology. So, in this weeks episode Nick dive into those events with Mick Strange and they pick apart the pieces. Pieces that sound might...
UFOs Over New England

This week we dive into several well known UFO cases from right here in New England. we visit three states Maine; New Hampshire and Vermont and take a closer look at Maine's Allagash four; New Hampshire's Exeter Event and Vermont's Buff Ledge Incident. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
The Curse of Dudleytown ,

This week we look at Dudleytown and the curse that has caused it to become abandoned. We start by going over the history of Dudleytown and then the history of the curse and those affected by it. After that Nick talks about a man named Dr. Clarke, whose wife saw something so frightening at their summer home, in Dudleytown, it caused her to forever lose her mind! So what is the Dudleytown Curse? Find out this week on Almost Canon Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, do...
Exclusive: A Dark History of Christmas

this week we dig out an old, retired episode of Almost Canon from the early days and dive into an all around Christmas extravaganza! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cryptids from Native American Folklore

This week we dive deep into Native American folklore. We look at several different tribes like the Cherokee; Chaktaw; Seminole; Shawnee and Navajo and see if the creatures they spoke about have any similarities with modern-day cryptids like Sasquatch, dogman, giants. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cursed Property

This week we bring back Christian from several episodes ago to talk about a strange property he has recently moved to. He's experiencing all sorts of different paranormal activity including hearing his name and his girlfriends name being called from somewhere in the woods below them as well as bluff charges that are coming from the same general location. This will most likely be an on going mystery that we'll be following closely, so stay tuned for more! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forg...
Ghosts of Donner Pass

In honor of Thanksgiving we are revisiting the Donners except this time were going to talk about several ghost stories centered around the 19th century tragedy. Then after the main show, stick around for a bonus episode within an episode of our remastered telling of the Donner Party story. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast...
The Beast of the Land Between the Lakes

This week we dive into the Land Between the Lakes and the beast that's said to roam its wilds. Now, you might think you know the whole story but there's more, way more! We've dug through subreddits and corroborating accounts to try and paint a better picture of what happened not only on that fateful day in 1982 but what's been happening since before the LBL was even settled by European pioneers. I for one thought I knew the story and had no idea there was so much more! We start by going over the entire LBL story and how it's...
Black Eyed Kid Stories

This week we look into some different Black-eyed kid stories and look to see if we can learn anything about this creepy little kids. Where did they come from? What are they? What do they want? These questions and more on todays episode of Almost Canon (no actual answers are discovered in the making of this episode) Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.a...
The Dybbuk Box

We're changing some things around and will start releasing episodes on Tuesday in stead of Friday, but in the meantime enjoy this remastered episode on the Dybbuk and Dybbuk box from the Almost Canon vault! This ones a blast from the past. so sit back and listen to Nick and Bank discuss the mysteries of the Dybbuk and Dybbuk box!! Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/al...
The Scariest Story on The Internet

Its halloween today, so we've decided to let the episode out a day early so you could enjoy these scary tales. Nick goes over two stories from Tony Urban's 'Beware of the Woods' the first is Cult Activity in Montana and the second is Unidentified Creature in Illinois. Nick then reads over what we believe could quite possibly be the scariest story ever told on the Internet or at least. This episode hits the ground running, especially for lovers of horror. so please enjoy your halloween and this weeks episode of Almost Canon Please leave a rating and review! The...
The Real Life Horror Stories Behind Our Favorite Horror Movies

While we’re not too fond of winter, spooky season is maybe our favorite time of year here at Almost Canon. Now my favorite part aren’t all the delicious smells; beautiful colors or the fact that we finally get to wear flannels and sweatshirts. No, my favorite part of the Halloween season are the movies! Like, ya, sure, you can watch horror movies any time of year but there’s somthing special about watching scary movies on or before Halloween. In fact, most horror movies take place in the summer, not the fall. There are very few scary movies that take plac...
The Talbaldak Connection

This week Nick goes over his research on the Bennington Triangle talking about mysterious stone ruins; ancient gods; Nephilim; pre-columbian contact and of course the Bennington Triangle. This is the culmination of a years worth of research so sit back relax and enjoy The Talbaldak Connection Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Paranormal Encounters from "New England's Unexplained Mysteries"

This week we had an unexpected emergency so instead of doing anything extravagant we read from Tony Urban's "New England's Unexplained Mysteries". We cover several different real life horror stories dealing with haunted house, cursed objects and Sasquatch encounters. Tony always digs up interesting encounters with the unknown and these stories are certainly geared towards spooky season. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.a...
Real Life Horror Stories From 'Beware Of The Woods'

This week we talk with Mick Strange about several stories from Tony Urban's "Beware of the Woods: scary true stories of the unexplained". we talk about dogmen in Kentucky, the dark watchers of California, aliens in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and a trapped Wendigo in Maine. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Minisode: More Evidence of a Highly Advanced Ancient Culture

On this minisode Nick picks apart a passage on Tiwanaku, Viracocha and reed ships. This isn't the first time these topics have been discussed on Almost Canon content, further proving that they could be something behind these concepts. Please leave a rating and review! The system’s algorithm loves ratings and reviews and we greatly appreciate them!! Also, don’t forget to subscribe and while you’re at it join the Almost Canon Family at https://www.patreon.com/almostcanonpodcast https://plus.acast.com/s/almost-canon-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.