Astonishing Legends

In tonight’s dead letter… Josh shares a chilling encounter with a being we’ve discussed on the show numerous times. The Hat Man. For Josh he appears as a shadowy figure sitting in his bedroom in the middle of the night. What would you do in this situation? It’s easy to answer that until you’re confronted with it yourself. Josh gave into paranormal apathy, something we’ve identified at Astonishing Legends as a common reaction to the unexplainable. Is the Hat Man a harbinger of doom or change or just something that happens in our mind? Jim Harold’s Campfire https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-harolds-campfire/id310656913 Our Strange Skies (Rob Kristoffersen) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-strange-skies-ufos-throughout-history/id1546735571 Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/ Hypnopompic State https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnopompia Hypnogogic State https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnagogia Send your story into deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Renee shares a strange encounter in Los Angeles. Late one night, while walking her dog, she saw what appeared to be a gray alien. After a moment of shock, she looked again and saw a middle-aged African-American woman. Renee was left wondering if she had seen a psychic mask slip or if it was just a trick of the light. Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

On September 12th, 1952, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, five boys witnessed a fiery object slowly descend from the sky and land nearby, seemingly under intelligent control. What followed became one of the strangest UFO encounters in American history. Joined by a 32-year-old mother and a National Guard member, the group were allegedly pursued by a towering, mist-shrouded, humanoid figure that emitted strange lights and sounds. And with seven direct witnesses and reports from several states, this was no isolated event. With some eyewitness still speaking up as recently as 2018. Misunderstood and mythologized for decades, the Flatwoods Monster deserves a closer, more accurate look — and that’s exactly what we’re here to do. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.

In tonight’s dead letter, Cody shares a chilling experience from a trip to Jacob City, a ghost town in Utah. While camping with friends and their dogs, they captured eerie EVPs, including one that called out Cody’s name. As the night grew darker, the dogs became unusually frightened, and a sudden, strong wind forced them to pack up and leave before their campfire got out of control. This is history, mystery, and a reminder to trust your instincts. Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com  Show note links! Jacob City - Utah Ghost Town https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/jacobcity.html Jacob City - Utah Outdoor Activities https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/jacobcity.html Snapshots of Mentioned Newspaper Articles https://postimg.cc/gallery/SCkxPjw Bannack, Montana - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannack,_Montana Southwest Montana History: Bannack https://southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/history/bannack/ The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Series at Astonishing Legends (Available on all podcast platforms as well and YouTube) Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1 https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/21/ep-68-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-1?rq=henry%20plummer Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 2 https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/4/28/ep-69-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-2?rq=henry%20plummer Astonishing Legends - Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 3 https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/5/10/ep-70-the-sheriff-and-outlaw-henry-plummer-part-3?rq=henry%20plummer Jacobs Smelter - Superfund Site https://www.toxicsites.us/site.php?epa_id=UT0002391472

In tonight’s dead letter, Jordan recalls a strange encounter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spotted nearly a dozen silver crafts hovering over the Sandia Mountains. These objects appeared to be linked and moved in unison, with one larger craft seemingly in charge. A large black helicopter sped off in the direction of the crafts after they disappeared, leaving Jordan with a sense of wonder and the feeling that they were harmless tourists from another world, but were they? We’ll dive into it! Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com  Kirtland Air Force Base - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_Air_Force_Base Kirtland AFB https://www.kirtland.af.mil/ Sandia National Laboratories https://www.sandia.gov/ Sandia National Laboratories - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia_National_Laboratories Mirage Men - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage_Men Mirage Men streaming: where to watch movie online? https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mirage-men Author Nick Redfern - Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Redfern/author/B001IXQG7E?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0a14c23d-5da9-4c8a-a53b-114e7602e74b Watch The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Channel https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch Paul Bennewitz - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bennewitz Richard L. Doty - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_L._Doty

This week, we revisit a favorite Patreon Junk Drawer episode featuring Max Kelso's unsettling experiences at a Boy Scout camp in the heart of Ohio. We explore Max's first encounter as a young scout when he saw a shadowy figure watching him through the window of his cabin late one night. Years later, during a game at the same camp, Max experiences something even stranger. The Junk Drawer is a more casual, conversational show than our regular program and is usually only available to our patrons at patreon.com/astonishinglegends. It’s a great time to check out our Patreon because this Sunday, June 29th, 2025, we’re doing our first-ever live AMA on video there!

In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest share Arthur’s story. He recounts a frightening encounter in the Bronx in 1998 when while stopped at a red light he saw something, or someone that didn’t seem right. The person in the car next to him had pale skin, completely black eyes, and an impossible smile. But that’s really just the beginning of this bizarre tale. Books by David Weatherly on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Weatherly/author/B01N59JC6U?sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=00b7e0f6-0241-4cae-bea5-2aefcdb8e455# Astonishing Legends Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ayj1M1iKU/ Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/ Episode links to Astonishing Legends Website, but all shows can be found on any podcast app. Ep 188: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 1 — Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/10/24/ep-192-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids Ep 189: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 2 — Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2020/11/8/ep-193-strange-intruders-with-david-weatherly-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids Ep 87: Black Eyed Kids Part 1 — Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1?rq=black%20eyed%20kids Ep 88: Black Eyed Kids Part 2 — Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/28/ep-88-black-eyed-kids-part-2?rq=black%20eyed%20kids Ep 89: Black Eyed Kids Part 3 — Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/11/11/ep-89-black-eyed-kids-part-3?rq=black%20eyed%20kids Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s theory that the area is haunted due to indigenous people buried there by settlers. They discuss the plausibility of a curse, the story's symbolism, and the mysteries surrounding the nature and effects of whatever it was they collided with. LINKS and NOTES Osage Nation Heritage Trail | Green Country Oklahoma | Official Site https://www.greencountryok.com/listing/osage-nation-heritage-trail/1475/ Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/2/7/ep-049-monsters-among-us?rq=monsters%20among%20us Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2il0qVGYdmvyV7MBLWtQ28?si=248005b7c51f4813 Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astonishing-legends/id923527373?i=1000376271976 Indian meridian - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_meridian Submit YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

In 1850, the quiet town of Stratford, Connecticut was shaken by a bizarre and terrifying haunting that gripped the world’s attention. Reverend Eliakim Phelps and his family were tormented by objects falling from nowhere, cryptic messages, and strange effigies crafted from household items. As the phenomena escalated—turning violent and targeting the children—skeptics, spiritualists, and investigators descended on the mansion in search of answers. Was it a hoax, psychic energy, or something truly supernatural? This episode dives into the enduring mystery of the Stratford Poltergeist. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.

In tonight’s Dead Letter, Kaleb recounts a few paranormal experiences, starting with a childhood memory of a stuffed bear that seemed to turn its head on its own, but for some bizarre reason didn't frighten him. Years later, he experienced a potent wave of fear in a dark basement, reminding Scott of his experience at the Sallie House. Forrest and Scott then delve into the nature of fear, the existence of multiple entities in haunted locations, and the protective nature of some spirits. The Sallie House Series by Astonishing Legends Part 1 (On Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/episode/20PwwC2p9Kq97H7yX370kO?si=806dbb79aa174215 Poltergeist (1982 film) - Wikipedia The Twilight Zone - Living Doll Episode Living Doll (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia Uniroyal Nauga Monster Rarify | The Nauga Monster! The Nauga was a fictional creature or animal created by an advertising company back in the 1960s to promote the... | Instagram Send your stories to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com