Campfire Files

From ancient folklore and harvest traditions to creepy legends of scarecrows that move on their own, this episode explores the dark history behind these silent guardians of the fields. Are they simply meant to frighten away birds, or is there something lurking beneath the straw? You may never look at a scarecrow the same way again.

Join us for Trivia Night! We bring back most of guests for a competition of Who knows the most about Cryptids and the Paranormal! Thank you all for listening over the past two years. Here's to another!

Journey to Gévaudan, a historical region in southern central France, as we discuss and discover a beast that just leaves so many questions left unanswered. We also feature a new guest to our podcast, a big believer in the cryptid world. Join us around the campfire.

Journey with us to the Shenandoah Valley to explore some spooky stories and lore. 

Join us deep in the Italian woods, a man claimed to encounter a terrifying, hairy creature unlike anything he'd ever seen. Explore the mystery of the Monster of Scheggia and discover what may have been lurking in the forest.

Step beyond the veil as we dive into the fascinating and mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian gods. We explore the legends, supernatural powers, rituals, and the paranormal stories that have kept their mysteries alive for thousands of years. Are these simply ancient myths—or could something more be lingering beyond the veil?

Join us tonight as we discuss the legend of the Crawford Monster. What really was it? And why was it only seen once? 

Journey deep into the dense jungles of the Congo as we explore the legend of Mokele-Mbembe, the mysterious creature said to dwell in the remote rivers and swamps of Central Africa. Is it a surviving dinosaur, an undiscovered animal, or a legend born from the wilderness itself and are there other Modern Day Dinosaurs living today?

Join us literally around the campfire! Enjoy some of our favorite stories about the stars as we record live around the campfire. 

Happy 250th America! Tonight we dive into the famous hauntings of one of America's most iconic buildings, The White House. With 132 rooms, being 226 years old, and with Mary Todd Lincoln residing there. There is no shortage of hauntings for us to celebrate with. 

After the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado, several children reported seeing mysterious winged beings they called the Butterfly People, figures they believed protected them during the storm. Were they angels, a response to trauma, or something unexplained? Join us as we explore the heartbreaking disaster and the remarkable stories that emerged from its aftermath.

In this episode we explore the chilling legend of the Bell Witch, a mysterious entity said to have haunted a Tennessee family in the early 1800s. Was it a spirit, a hoax, or something stranger? Tune in as we uncover one of America's most famous paranormal mysteries.

We visited probably one of the scariest websites on the internet, Reddit. Listen in as we read some of the spookiest stories and encounters! 

We have a very special guest tonight! Listen in as she tells us about a haunting from her childhood. We also Step into a world where folklore and nature intertwine, we are talking about fairy rings. Found in forests and fields across places like Ireland and England, these mysterious circles of mushrooms have long been linked to dancing fairies, hidden realms, and even warnings of bad luck. But what’s the truth behind them? Are they magical gateways, or simply a fascinating natural phenomenon? Join us as we explore the myths, legends, and science surrounding fairy ring and decide fo...

Tonight we explore the rich and fascinating lore of unicorns. From ancient sightings and medieval legends to their deeper symbolism and darker interpretations. Along the way, we uncover eerie encounter stories that blur the line between folklore and reality, leaving one question lingering. Are unicorns truly just a myth, or something more?

The Valley of the Headless Men. In this episode, we explore the eerie legends surrounding the valley, from vanished gold seekers to decapitated bodies discovered under unexplained circumstances. Is it cursed land, a hotspot for supernatural forces, or simply a place where nature turns deadly? Join us as we uncover the haunting history, Indigenous lore, and unsolved mysteries that make Nahanni Valley one of the most unsettling places in North America.

Tonight we explore the ancient Thunderbird. Join us on a stormy night to discuss what really moves storms through the skies. 

Join us for an extremely special episode with a very special guest. we dive into the chilling legend of Aicha Qandisha, a mysterious spirit from Moroccan folklore said to lure unsuspecting victims near rivers and lonely roads. Is she a vengeful ghost, a demon, or something even more ancient? Join us as we explore the history, the myths, and the eerie encounters that keep the legend of Aicha Qandisha alive today.

let's explore the eerie legend of the American Goatman from its mysterious origins to unsettling eyewitness encounters. Hear chilling sighting stories and discover the theories behind one of America’s most haunting cryptids.

Join us on a cold night around the campfire as CJ chills us to the core with some Inuit Folklore and a quick mention of a special groundhog. 
We explore an Inuit Mythical creature, a Goddess, and well we are not quite sure how to classify the last one.
Join us around the campfire. 

We explore the legend of the Kikiyana, a figure from folklore known for haunting the night and preying on those who wander alone.

A house with no blueprint. Staircases to nowhere. A widow said to be building for the dead. This episode dives into the eerie legend and real history of the Winchester Mystery House—where grief, superstition, and architecture collide.  Join us around the campfire.

Merry Christmas! Join us as we discuss the saint behind our favorite Jolly Red suited man and some of his fellow legends! Warning: probably not for the kids this year. 

Tonight we venture to West Virginia to take a ghostly tour of Americas Resort, The Greenbrier. 

Join us as we discuss a recent sighting of Bigfoot and also discuss the most convincing evidence of Bigfoot to date. Made us believers for sure. 

Dive into the mystical world of the Kitsune, Japan’s legendary fox spirit known for its shapeshifting tricks, divine connections, and hauntingly beautiful tales. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Kitsune, its role in Shinto mythology, the famous stories that shaped its legacy, and the surprising ways it still influences modern culture. From benevolent guardians to dangerous seducers, Kitsune have captivated imaginations for centuries — and tonight, we step into their shadowy, enchanted world.

Join us as we venture into the legend of Bloody Mary. Who was she, what happened to her, and why is she killing through a mirror. 

Thank you to all of our listeners! We look forward to another year of spooky tales with you. This episode we discover the Changeling, with some unfamiliar voices to start. 

Step into the eerie and enchanting world of yōkai, the supernatural beings that have haunted Japanese folklore for centuries. In this episode, we explore the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and cultural beliefs surrounding these mysterious creatures. 

In 1988, a quiet South Carolina town was shaken by reports of a scaly, red-eyed monster lurking in the swamps. From shredded cars to terrified witnesses, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp became a legend that refuses to die. Join us as we explore the sightings, theories, and enduring mystery of one of the South’s strangest cryptids.

In this episode, we journey to the heart of Palma de Mallorca to uncover the chilling legend of El Drac de na Coca—the dragon said to have haunted the city’s medieval streets. Was it a monstrous beast lurking in the shadows, or something far more mysterious? From its origins in Mallorcan folklore to the enduring myths that still echo through Palma, we explore how this dragon’s tale became one of the island’s most haunting stories.

Step inside the chilling halls of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia. Once a beacon of hope for mental health treatment, it became a place of overcrowding, suffering, and tragedy — and now, one of the most haunted sites in America. From heartbreaking patient stories to spine-tingling paranormal encounters, this episode uncovers the asylum’s dark history and the lingering spirits that refuse to leave

Step into the shadowy world of brujas mystical figures feared, revered, and misunderstood for centuries. From ancient rituals and whispered curses to the modern reclamation of witchcraft as empowerment, we unravel the tangled web of myth, magic, and truth. Are brujas agents of darkness… or protectors of hidden wisdom? The answer lies in the smoke of the candles and the echo of the spell.

With a special guest, we explore the haunted history of Lake Shawnee, a cursed West Virginia campground built on bloodshed, burial grounds, and childhood tragedy. But the ghost stories don’t stop there. Stick around for three eerie bonus legends from forgotten summer camps across the U.S., where campers vanished, spirits wandered, and not everyone made it home.

Because sometimes… the scariest part of summer camp isn’t the woods, it’s the past.

What really happened to Pier Zanfretta on that freezing night in 1978? When the Italian night watchman radioed in, screaming about huge, glowing creatures, no one believed him—until the hypnosis sessions, the polygraphs, and the terrifying details he could never forget. Was he abducted by reptilian aliens, or did he stumble upon a secret meant to stay hidden? In this episode, we dive into one of Europe’s most chilling and controversial UFO abduction cases: the Zanfretta Incident.

Deep in the misty forests and icy waters of coastal Alaska lurks a creature from ancient Tlingit legend—the Kushtaka, or “land otter man.” In this chilling episode, we explore the eerie folklore of this shapeshifting predator, its haunting whistle, and the terrifying fate it offers to those who cross its path. Is it a myth, a metaphor... or something more? Listen—just don’t follow the sound.

Dive into the dark waters of legend and science as we explore three of the ocean’s most fearsome creatures. From the tentacled terror of the Kraken, to the biblical sea serpent Leviathan, and the prehistoric giant Megalodon, we uncover the myths, truths, and mysteries surrounding these legendary beasts of the deep.

Join us tonight for a hike through the Appalachian Mountains to uncover three haunting tales rooted in local legend and eerie truth. Discover the true-crime ghost story of Zona Heaster Shue, whose spirit helped convict her killer. Then, drift into the mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights—strange orbs that dance above the treetops with no earthly explanation. Finally, face the infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee, a spirit so terrifying even President Andrew Jackson fled her wrath. 

Come and join us by the campfire.

In a little bit of a twist, join us tonight to play a little bit of a game. Full of adventure and survival, will Kara survive her first two weeks as a park ranger?

In this chilling episode, we explore the legend of the Mothman — a mysterious winged creature linked to ominous sightings and catastrophic events. From the eerie encounters in Point Pleasant to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, we unravel the myths, theories, and lasting impact of this harbinger of doom.