
Odd Trails
Odd Trails is an anthology of true paranormal stories, narrated by Andy Tate and Brandon Lanier. Join us every week as we dive into all things weird and otherworldly. Submit your experiences to stories@oddtrails.com.
Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2025 • 47min
Episode 173: The Dublin Hellfire Club
Stories in this episode:
- Shoe Factory, by Richard
- The Dublin Hellfire Club, by Aoife
- My Mom's Duente Encounter, by Emily
- Old Man in the Woods by II-LIBERTY-II
- My Dog is Also a Spooky Detector, by Marshall
- Creepy But True Thanksgiving Story, by Nostalgicdimensions
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Mar 17, 2025 • 42min
Episode 172: The Flickering Candle
Stories in this episode:
- Wildest Experience in the Coromandel in New Zealand, by shaktishaker
- Shadow Husband, by Elizabeth
- Working in a Morgue in the 90s, by Undersizzle
- My Grandfather Saved My Life, by Kayla
- After My Uncle Passed, Strange Things Started Happening, by Disastrous-Pass5629
- The Flickering Candle, by Maria
- Spooky Deer Camp Encounter, by hotdogger2020
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Mar 10, 2025 • 44min
Episode 171: The Field and the Deer
This captivating discussion dives into eerie personal encounters with dogs sensing the supernatural. A cemetery worker shares chilling stories of paranormal events and even a revived individual. Listeners are drawn into a mysterious camping trip filled with colorful lights that spark intriguing theories about extraterrestrial life. The conversation also touches on haunting childhood memories and the strange happenings surrounding Montauk, blending humor with the uncanny, inviting everyone to reflect on their own spine-tingling experiences.

Mar 3, 2025 • 49min
Episode 170: Synthetic Ghost Grandpa
Dive into spine-chilling tales that haunt childhood memories and eerie encounters. Discover unsettling sounds in the woods and the anguish of a mysterious figure. Unravel the psychological mysteries of doppelgangers and their folklore as they merge with personal experiences. Listen to unsettling stories of a haunted home and strange lights, all while exploring the fine line between reality and the supernatural. Each tale offers a haunting reflection on loss, fear, and the unexplainable, leaving you captivated and on the edge of your seat.

Feb 24, 2025 • 42min
Episode 169: VERY NICE!
Stories in this episode:
- Something Followed My Dad in the Woods, by Brittany
- Still Confused by Time-Place5719
- Stories of the Dark, by Anonymous
- I Think I Switched to Another Universe, by thisthrowawayfor2day
- Experience from a skeptic, by Nico from California
- A Whole Disease Has Gone Missing, by MysteriousGanache384
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated.
Connect with us on Instagram, the Odd Trails Discord, and the Cryptic County Facebook Group.
Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 49min
Episode 168: The Third Floor
Stories in this episode:
- Experienced two glitches years apart, by Humblyhuman888
- The Third Floor, by Sam
- A Tall Shadow Person/Figure, by xinamon
- Three Spooky Stories, by May
- Rural Iowa Encounters, by Ooger
- 3:13 AM, by Rachel
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated.
Connect with us on Instagram, the Odd Trails Discord, and the Cryptic County Facebook Group.
Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 48min
Episode 167: Voices in the Canopy
Dive into tales of eerie wilderness adventures and mysterious encounters. Experience the spine-chilling moment of getting lost in silent woods, where disembodied voices haunt the night. Laughter turns to terror as hikers confront thrilling sounds suggestive of Bigfoot. Reflect on the complex intersections of memory, grief, and the supernatural that shape our realities. From personal losses to adventures turned nightmares, each story pushes the boundaries of the unknown, leaving listeners questioning what truly exists in the shadows.

Feb 3, 2025 • 50min
Episode 166: Two Aliens Walk into a Coffee Shop...
Venture into the bizarre with tales of aliens at a coffee shop that spark humorous debates about their culinary preferences. Experience eerie encounters from childhood vacations that intertwine fear with nostalgia. Discover unsettling supernatural moments, including mysterious homecomings and strange figures. Laugh along as strange language mishaps lighten the mood amidst ghostly discussions. This engaging mix of the uncanny and comedic keeps listeners questioning what’s real and what’s simply out of this world!

Jan 27, 2025 • 49min
Episode 165: Glitch in the Matrix Campfire
Dive into a world where reality blurs with the uncanny! Explore chilling tales of disappearing YouTube videos and eerie doppelgangers that make you question existence. Unravel stories of premonitions and strange coincidences that seem like a 'glitch in the Matrix.' Discover the humorous side of haunting encounters and how everyday habits intertwine with paranormal mischief. With personal anecdotes and engaging narratives, this podcast promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Jan 20, 2025 • 44min
Episode 164: Possessed in My Sleep
Explore chilling encounters with dark forces during sleep and the emotional fallout that follows. Dive into a mother's frantic journey to a wedding, where reality and memory intertwine in surreal ways. Hear about an eerie Australian creature and the chilling history of a family home steeped in paranormal events. Reflect on the rediscovery of a beloved lipstick sparking nostalgia, and contemplate the complexities of grief along with sleep paralysis experiences. Each story weaves a thread of the supernatural into everyday life.