

Odd Trails
Cryptic County
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.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 51min
Episode 160: Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Stories in this episode:
- Died in Another Universe, by louisagolightly
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium, by Amber
- Hoofy: A True Story an Inmate Told Me, by Via1999
- The Cabin, by Karen
- I Will Never Understand, by Accomplished-Tip203
- Two Stories, by RedDevil218
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Dec 16, 2024 • 58min
Episode 159: The Bald Man
Stories in this episode:
- I've Been Haunted Since I Was 5, by Mocha
- WV Ghost Adventures, by Carina
- Creepy Glimpse Out the Window in My Student Days, by Voyagar
- Minnesorta Spookies, by bug.girl.bee
- Arkansas Buffalo River NP Strange Noises, by SuspiciousInstance42
- The Bald Man, by Mark
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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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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Dec 11, 2024 • 45min
Episode 158: Shadow Ranch Park
Sorry for the delay! When Brandon isn't speaking in the third person, he's figuratively dying from allergies or literally nearly dying from getting swiped by a semi. All is good now. Staying present and optimistic for tomorrow!
Stories in this episode:
- Amanda is Angry, by AshAbraxas
- Something's Knocking at Our Bedroom Door at Night, by LemonsXBombs
- Shadow Ranch Park, by K
- I Drove Through a Glitch in the Matrix, by Username checks out
- Spider Story, by Christian
- I Fell in Love in a Dream, by fearlesslysilly
- The Night That Turned to Day, by Chargerpool
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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Dec 2, 2024 • 48min
Episode 157: Bigfoot Special!
We're all hyped up! Enjoy the following Bigfoot stories:
- Baby Bigfoot Behavior? by Sam-o-well
- Yowies in Australia, by Sasquatchkid44
- 1981 Denny California, by Jumpy_Onion_6367
- My Encounter (2004, WA), by butterfly_wings1986
- Woodknocks, by Chew82boo
- Locals Storytime, by Consistent_Pen_6597
- My Dad is a Believer, by nickthenail1324
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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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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Nov 25, 2024 • 47min
Episode 156: The Hollers
Venture into a world of chilling tales where mythical creatures haunt the Australian Outback. Discover a spine-tingling encounter with a blood-red-eyed entity lurking in the forest. Listen to a gripping account of a childhood fishing experience tainted by the supernatural. Laugh along as speakers share humorous anecdotes about Bigfoot sightings and cultural folklore that spark childhood fears. Explore themes of grief and belief, weaving the line between skepticism and the paranormal in a captivating journey through wild adventures.

Nov 19, 2024 • 38min
Episode 155: Creepy Experiences at a Resident Facility
Stories in this episode:
- Creepy Experiences at a Resident Facility, by CreepyCryptid1969
- Gettysburg Hotel, by 4thdegreeknight
- I Just Had The Bejeezus Scared Out Of Me The Other Night. by Blonde_Dambition
- My UFO Experience in 2007, by Nico
- My Experience in Washington's Cascade Mountains. by JackSprat90
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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Nov 12, 2024 • 47min
Episode 154: Somewhere in Time
Stories in this episode:
- I Ran into Myself in the Future, Then in the Past!, by comfydw
- Somewhere in Time, by asabovesobelow75
- My Family Sees Me When I'm Not There, by ParkerUwUForever
- I Went Through a Town That Doesn't Exist, by DeathTurkey
- Evil Lurked in my Childhood Home, by nitroninja
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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Nov 6, 2024 • 45min
Episode 153: The Cedar Closet
Discover chilling tales of haunted houses and eerie encounters. A couple grapples with unexplained sounds and movements in their new home. There's a horse that seems to attract supernatural occurrences. A cedar closet becomes a source of panic during a power outage, tied to a gangster's haunted history. Mysterious blue lights on a rural highway intertwine with family memories. Each story is a blend of humor and spine-tingling suspense, making for an engaging exploration of the paranormal.

Oct 28, 2024 • 41min
Episode 152: The Apartment Impostor
Dive into spine-tingling tales of the supernatural! Explore a family's eerie encounters at home and on a haunted university campus. Hear about unsettling experiences in an abandoned house during a party and shadowy figures from a historical complex. Laugh along with anecdotes of a fun trip to Vegas contrasted with spine-chilling investigations in basements. The discussion flows from anxiety and ghostly lore to a playful test drive at the Speedway. This blend of fear, laughter, and the supernatural keeps you on the edge of your seat!

Oct 21, 2024 • 52min
Episode 151: The Geisha Lamps
Delve into chilling personal encounters with the paranormal in Japan, including unsettling nighttime adventures and mysterious phone calls that escalate fear. Hear about haunting childhood memories and ghostly experiences tied to antique geisha lamps. The conversation also dives into the eerie differences between Japanese horror films and their American remakes, alongside a thoughtful exploration of adaptations and storytelling in film and literature. Expect a blend of nostalgia, fear, and cultural reflection.