Acadia After Dark

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By: Christian Leathers

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey into...

Acadia After Dark Park Update 5
#5
Today at 12:00 AM

Good evening hikers,

Thank you for tuning in to another broadcast of Acadia After Dark’s Park Updates, coming to you live on ▇▇▇▇▇▇—the finest radio show on this side of the veil. And it’s not just me saying that. Ask the Ouija board tucked in the back of your grandmother’s bookshelf. You know the one. 


On tonight's broadcast:


A woman accidentally shot her bird-hunting companion—and the birds say she deserved it.Is Bigfoot an anime fan? Recent sightings suggest he might be.And with threats of a government shutdown l...


Was Johnny Cash Abducted by Aliens?
#1
10/11/2025

Johnny Cash. Alien abduction. Somesville, Maine.


It sounds like the setup to a campfire joke—but what if it’s not?


This week we investigate a mysterious roadside memorial tucked beside a unassuming bridge in one of Maine’s oldest towns. A black cowboy hat. A pair of boots. A note claiming the Man in Black was abducted by aliens in a quiet Maine town. I team up with Maine paranormal researcher and author Nomar Slevik to trace the origins of this strange tribute. Is this just a piece of public art—or the echo...


Acadia After Dark Promo Fall 2025
10/07/2025

The mountain’s shadow stretches long across the trees. A stiff coastal wind combs through the forest’s brittle crown. And in the dark places between the pines… something stirs.


Good evening, hikers.


You’ve found Acadia After Dark—a horror podcast rooted in Maine’s folklore and the strange, uncanny truths buried beneath it. Across our shows, we explore cryptid encounters, haunted histories, satirical dispatches from cursed towns, and the kind of cosmic dread that lingers like fog on the bay.


Whether it’s immersive storytelling, regional mythmaking, or unsettling wor...


Acadia After Dark Park Update 4
#4
10/04/2025

Good evening, hikers — and thank you for tuning in to another broadcast of Acadia After Dark’s Park Updates, here on ▇▇▇▇▇▇ — the only radio signal stubborn enough to claw its way through the fog and out into the murky depths of the North Atlantic.


Coming up tonight:


• Maine Weather - like the other weather, but with a grudge.


• School Board Meeting - tensions boiled over this week; this time it wasn’t because of the coffee.


• Fall Migration - the Agropelter are back in the pines. Keep your eyes up, and your har...


Acadia After Dark Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Special
09/24/2025

Good evening hikers,


It's hard to believe it has already been a year since we started this journey together to explore the foggy coast and discover what dark thing lurk between the trees in Maine's wilderness. Along the way we have met and spoke to some incredible people to hear their stories.


In this episode you will hear some of the most terrifying true stories of the paranormal and unexplained shared by our guests. Stick around to the end of the show for a special announcement about Acadia After Dark Season 2.


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Acadia After Dark Park Update 3
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09/20/2025

Good evening, hikers. Welcome back to Acadia After Dark’s Park Updates, broadcasting live from ▇▇▇▇▇▇—still the number one-rated radio show among French werewolves (or Loup Garou) in Maine and parts of Quebec.


Coming up on tonight’s broadcast:

• The After Dark Park Service is seeking a volunteer to transcribe ancient texts. Must be fluent in Latin, Enochian, and the language the rocks speak when it rains.

• A new invasive parasite has emerged, and it’s doing unspeakable things to our cryptid populations. Spoiler: the Jersey Devil is now mostly teeth.

• And if you spotted a...


Acadia After Dark Park Update 2
#2
09/06/2025

Good evening, hikers. And thank you for joining another broadcast of Acadia After Dark’s Park Updates, here on ▇▇▇▇▇▇—your favorite community radio show, live from the fog-wrapped coastline where the whispers of the past carry dark secrets... and the rhubarb pie is only mildly possessed.


Kids are heading back to school, and no one is more thrilled than the local black-eyed children, who’ve spent the summer terrorizing unsuspecting visitors to our beloved national park. But with budget cuts, staffing issues and the consolidation of local schools underway,  some paranormal investigators warn of... complications.


Also coming u...


Acadia After Dark Park Update 1
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08/23/2025

Good evening, hikers. And thank you for tuning in to the inaugural broadcast of Acadia After Dark’s Park Updates here on ▇▇▇▇▇▇ your regularly scheduled dispatch from the dark place between the pines where static meets the shadows.


This is your friendly reminder from the Acadia After Dark Park Service:

- Please remain on designated trails.

- Do not engage with entities offering “directions.”

- If you hear your name whispered from the treeline, ignore it.

- Campfires must be fully extinguished before midnight, lest they attract attention.

- And remembe...


Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 31: Tattoos to Tarot with Psychic and Medium Autumn Tierney
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08/04/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week I spoke with Autumn Tierney, a local evidential psychic, medium and tattoo artist. After a traumatic and tragic event in her life Autumn found herself on a journey which put in her in contact with the other side. She now uses her gift to help others get in contact with the dearly departed and was nice enough to come tell us all about it.


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Acadia After Dark's Campfire Stories: Pale Crawlers
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08/02/2025

Maine’s wilderness has long whispered secrets to those willing to listen. But some tales don’t whisper—they scratch. Scratch at the edges of reason. Scratch at something ancient. Something primal.


Tonight, we speak of the Pale Crawlers, an uncanny and terrifying creature that stalks humans from the shadows. These strange humanoid beings linger and watch from the edges of our perception and tease at something from deep within our psyches.


Join me, Reverend Redbeard as I share true encounters from the Pine Tree State and attempt to understand who or what are th...


Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 30: Your Reddit Stories
#30
07/21/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


I wanted to do something special to celebrate 30 episodes so we're reading your stories from r/Maine! A few weeks ago I made a post asking to hear about any scary or unexplained experiences people had in the Pine Tree State and y'all did not disappoint. From UFO sightings to ghostly apparitions and a plethora of other things that got bump in the night there's something for everyone on this episode of the Acadia After Dark Podcast.


If you enjoy the show please...


Acadia After Dark Campfire Stories: Rebecca's Story
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07/20/2025

Something was watching from the skies above Graham Lake—and it left behind no sound, no trace, and no answers.


In this unsettling episode of Acadia After Dark: Campfire Stories, host Reverend Redbeard investigates a chilling UFO sighting in rural Maine, reported in December 2024 by a terrified local resident. What she saw that night would leave her and her daughter shaken and searching for answers


Join Reverend Redbeard as he peels back the layers of this otherworldly encounter, exploring theories from advanced drones to extraterrestrial visitors—and uncovering the growing unease among locals who...


Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 29: Binnall of America with Tim Binnall
#29
07/07/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this weeks episode I was joined by friend of the show, paranormal podcasting pioneer and news editor for Coast to Coast AM - Tim Binnall. We got to chat about some of his favorite parts of the past 20 years in broadcasting, some of the unusual Maine related stories he's come across, and we even talked wrestling for a little while.


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Acadia After Dark's Campfire Stories: Allison’s Story
#3
07/03/2025

Good evening, hikers, and welcome to a very special episode of Acadia After Dark: Campfire Stories, where the flicker of the flames illuminates the hidden corners of Maine’s past—its legends, its mysteries, and its ghosts. But tonight, we’re venturing beyond folklore.


This episode is unlike any before, because for the first time, we’re stepping into the realm of the unknown through the eyes of one of our own listeners.


Allison reached out to me via email, sharing an eerie experience that she and her family encountered while camping on a small...


Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 28: Mythical Creatures of Maine w/ Christopher Packard
#28
06/23/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week I got to speak with Christopher Packard, assistant director of the International Cryptozoology Museum and author of Mythical Creatures of Maine: Fantastic Beasts from Legend and Folklore. We discussed fearsome critters, a strange encounter he had with Fairy lights and the possibility of wolves making comeback in Maine.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 27: It Came From the Maritimes
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06/09/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this episode I am chatting with the hosts of a podcast called It Came From the Maritimes, Evan and Chelsea Carr-Kinnear. They are a brother and sister duo who have studied the folklore of Atlantic Maritimes Canada which shares a history with our home Acadia. They tell some of their stories from the podcast as well as some personal experiences they had in an episode you won't want to miss.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 26: The Maine Book of Secrets w/Chris Julian
#26
06/02/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This weeks guest is the man behind the Facebook page, The Maine Book of Secrets, Chris Julian. He is a longtime paranormal investigator and researcher with a vast knowledge of the spooky things that reside in these woods. Chris also works with 207 Paranormal and was able to share some of his creepy encounters here in the Pine Tree State.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 25: Preserving Music and Ghostly Encounters w/ Billy Lever
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05/19/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this weeks episode of the podcast I talk with an old bandmate and good friend, Billy Lever. You may recognize his name from the channel as he created our intro track. We chatted about his new project, the Pine State Music Archive and his solo project, Color Me Speechless. Of course no episode would be complete without a story or personal account and Billy had a great one to share with us.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 24: Humanoid Encounters w/ Nomar Slevik
#24
05/12/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this week's episode, we welcome back our very first returning visitor to the park—local author, musician, and documentarian Nomar Slevik. He shares stories from his new book, Humanoid Encounters, and dives into one of the most unusual tales we've ever discussed on the show. Stay tuned until the end to hear a brand-new song from Nomar!


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Acadia After Dark Campfire Stories: Episode 1 - The Dark Legends of Witch Hole Pond
#1
05/10/2025

Beneath the serene surface of Witch Hole Pond lies a sinister history that haunts the heart of Mount Desert Island. This seemingly tranquil spot in Acadia National Park has borne witness to chilling tales of unexplained disappearances, ghostly apparitions, and whispers from the shadows. Explore the unsettling mysteries that shroud this isolated pond, a place where nature’s beauty collides with an unsettling sense of foreboding.


Journey with us into the eerie depths of Witch Hole Pond’s dark past as we uncover the legends that have terrified locals for generations. From spectral sightings and cryptic ritu...


Acadia After Dark Campfire Stories: Episode 2 The Ghost Ship Dash
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05/10/2025

The rugged Maine coast has long been a backdrop for tales of triumph and tragedy, where the echoes of history crash against the jagged cliffs like restless waves. Maritime lore is woven into the fabric of the region, just as deeply as its ghost stories—but what happens when the sea refuses to let go? When history and hauntings merge, leaving behind a mystery that lingers in the fog and whispers through the tides?


Set sail into the spine tingling legend of the Dash, one of Maine’s most infamous ghost ships. Once a feared privateer duri...


Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 23: Maine Metal Music & UFOs with Thomas Washburn Jr.
#23
05/05/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week I had the pleasure of chatting with an old friend, local author, musician and host of the Average Joe's Drive-In - Thomas Washburn Jr. During our conversation we talked about his upcoming album with In the Kingdom of Nightmares, the changing musical landscape as an artist and he recounted a personal story he had that may leave you wondering, "what else is out there?"


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Episode 22: April in Acadia After Dark
#22
04/28/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


In April's monthly round up I discuss some updates to the channels, new branding, plans for the next season and big news coming this summer.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 21: The Campsite w/ Ant SepĂşlveda
#21
04/21/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this episode I am joined by Ant SepĂşlveda who some of you may know from Threads as the Campsite. We had a fun conversation talking about social media and the horror space as well as projects he is working on. Ant also shared a personal experience that is sure to send chills down your spine.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 20: Emporium Spooky Goods and More
#20
04/14/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week I am talking to Kaddie Sharpe and Nick Iammatteo, the owners of Emporium Spooky Goods and More LLC based in Bangor. We discussed their business and love of all things horror as well as their work building a community in Maine for people who the spooky side of things. Also, super cool - they're hosting a Goth Prom on April 26th that you are not gonna want to miss.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 19: Zombies and More w/ ZombPocalypse
#19
04/07/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week I am joined by Brian, the host of the ZombPocalyse podcast for a great chat talking about everything from Zombies in media to cryptids in his home state of Wisconsin.


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Acadia After Dark Season 2: Prologue - A History of Acadia pt. 1
04/02/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, a horror anthology podcast that delves into the annals of Maines history and folklore to discover what darkness lurks in these woods. But before we embark on this journey there's a few things you should know about this place we call home...


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 18: The Maine Paranormal and Horror Con
#18
03/31/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week I spoke with Jeff who runs a traveling Ouija Board museum and happens to be the organizer for the upcoming Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention happening in Augusta on September 6 & 7th.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 17: Maine Horror w/ Gideon Grey
#17
03/24/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this weeks episode I talk with local Maine author and narrator, Gideon Grey about his influences stories and thoughts on horror as a whole.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 16: Big Channel Update
#16
03/17/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


On this weeks episode I discuss recent updates to the channel and some unexplained prints found in the Maine woods as well as my thought on some other news of the week.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 15: I'm a Haunted Forest Now
#15
03/07/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week we talk about the National Park and recent activity on Threads. I also speculate on the origins of some of the Fearsome Critters.


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Acadia After Dark Podcast Ep. 14: Pale Crawlers and UFOs w/ Nomar Slevik
#14
02/28/2025

Welcome back to the official podcast of Acadia After Dark!


This week, I'm thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Nomar Slevik—author, documentarian, paranormal researcher, and musician. Join us as we chat about his upcoming book, Humanoid Encounters, explore the fascinating world of UFOs, and much, much more.


You can find Nomar here --- https://allmylinks.com/slevik


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Acadia After Dark: Season 1 Finale - Ghosts of Acadia After Dark
#10
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: Big Cats of Maine - the Eastern Cougar
#9
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: Maines Most Terrifying Legend
#8
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: The Devil's Footprint
#7
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: Catherine's Hill
#6
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: Allagash Abduction and Interstellar Vacationland
#5
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: The Werewolves of Maine
#4
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...


Acadia After Dark: The Specter Moose
#3
02/23/2025

Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural.


Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown.


Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and...