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Jul 1, 2025 • 41min

36: Chips, Salsa and UFOs

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 Kirtland AFB Sandia National Laboratories Sandia National Laboratories - Wikipedia Mirage Men - Wikipedia Mirage Men streaming: where to watch movie online? Author Nick Redfern - Amazon Watch The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Channel Paul Bennewitz - Wikipedia Richard L. Doty - Wikipedia
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Jun 28, 2025 • 1h 52min

Junk Drawer 26 - Main Feed Edition!

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!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 32min

35: Black Eyed Driver

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 Astonishing Legends Private Facebook Group Astonishing Legends 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 Ep 189: Strange Intruders with David Weatherly Part 2 — Astonishing Legends Ep 87: Black Eyed Kids Part 1 — Astonishing Legends Ep 88: Black Eyed Kids Part 2 — Astonishing Legends Ep 89: Black Eyed Kids Part 3 — Astonishing Legends Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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Jun 17, 2025 • 30min

34: The Black Cloud Hanging Over Me

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 Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Spotify) Ep 49: Monsters Among Us — Astonishing Legends (Apple Podcasts) Indian meridian - Wikipedia Submit YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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Jun 14, 2025 • 1h 44min

The Stratford Poltergeist

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.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 29min

33: Scare Bear

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
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Jun 3, 2025 • 30min

32: Great Balls of Fire

In tonight’s dead letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Misael, who recalls a bizarre childhood encounter involving a blue ball of fire that appeared while he and his sister were playing basketball. The strange sphere, which seemed to be made of stone and engulfed in flames, hovered near them before shooting off toward a neighbor's light post and disintegrating. The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology Traverse City Ghost Tour
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May 27, 2025 • 37min

31: The Tipping Point

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Barry talks about the strange phenomenon of table tipping. He recounts an experience from 25 years ago, when he and a friend attempted to raise a heavy coffee table through meditation, with unexpected results. This leads to a larger discussion about EVPs and Forrest shares an anecdote from a recent ghost hunt at a theater, where a table moved during a tipping experiment, and they captured some bizarre audio recordings. Send YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com Astonishing Dead Letter Office Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf ER70 EVP Recorder on the App Store SPECTRE | ABOUT US
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May 24, 2025 • 1h 58min

The Pascagoula Abduction with Philip Mantle Part 2

We are once again joined by investigator Philip Mantle to dive back into the Pascagoula Abduction with Part 2 of our series, peeling back layers of a story that stretches far beyond one night in 1973. While skeptics cite a silent bridgetender, fresh eyewitness accounts —from shipyard workers to families at home — suggest something far stranger was unfolding.  In this episode, we uncover a decades-hidden encounter from Jerry and Maria Blair, whose experiences may rival the original tale, and explore newly revealed evidence, buried memories, and the unsettling question: what did these beings really want? Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
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May 20, 2025 • 27min

30: The Glowing Visitor

A scientist shares a chilling childhood encounter with a glowing, humanoid figure, challenging the boundaries of skepticism and belief. Family recollections add mystery to the tale, linking past experiences to potential paranormal phenomena. The discussion expands to explore unique glow-in-the-dark materials and their fascinating history, while also highlighting the rising number of UFO sightings in Long Island. Listeners are encouraged to share their own supernatural stories, inviting a community of shared experiences and intrigue.

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