

Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios
True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abductions, to bigfoot, sasquatch and other cryptid creatures. Keep it spooky!
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Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 9min
S20 Ep14: Men in Black, visitations from the beyond & the entity with vortex eyes (Sn. 20 Ep. 14)
Tonight is filled with strange visitations... from the otherside, from the MIB and from the disturbing entities that haunt your nightmares. Sleep tight...
Season 20 Episode 14 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsor - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/sponsors
MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Beyond episode Sn. 19 Ep. 30 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-ad-free-134825973?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Beyond episode Sn. 19 Ep. 22 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-ad-free-132309235?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Annabelle Handler Dies - https://globalnews.ca/video/11292594/paranormal-investigator-carrying-possessed-annabelle-doll-dies-suddenly
Stunt kite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-0HxJGvuJE
Albert K Bender MIBs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtYl8DHDlmY
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
Dream Come True
Neon Noir

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
S20 Ep13: Pitch-black predators: Alien Big Cats Vol. 2 (Sn. 20 Ep. 13)
Tonight, we explore more sightings of those elusive predators that move through the darkness undetected with ease... that is, until you hear a low growl from the bushes. Keep it spooky and enjoy!
Season 20 Episode 13 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsors - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/sponsors
MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Beast of Bladenboro - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Bladenboro
Black Mountain Lion Photo - https://bit.ly/43LO6AH
Cougars in Ontario, Canada - https://www.canadianfieldnaturalist.ca/index.php/cfn/article/view/1194/1187
Tennessee Map of big cat sightings - https://twra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/StoryMapBasic/index.html?appid=800fe4e965594896ad6200e5ed1ccbab
Dark spots under a black coat - https://bit.ly/4abPnF1
Lane's video of an ABC - https://youtu.be/j0kVdKHMHgI
Arizona Jaguar - https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2025/08/11/jaguar-arizona-sighting/85607690007/
Texas Jaguar - https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2024/jan/scout26_texcetera/
Jaguar ingo - https://wwf.ca/stories/meet-the-americas-black-big-cat-six-facts-about-black-jaguars/#:~:text=A%20rare%20variant%20within%20the,Solitary%20and%20skilled%20hunters
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
Dream of Mirrors
Diva
Ambush
War Games

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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
S20 Ep12: Cannibalism, alien abduction and mysterious kids in a bubble (Sn. 20 Ep. 12)
Delve into chilling tales of eerie encounters, from dogs sensing a phantom presence to a haunting laughter that lingers in basements. Listen to a heart-stopping story about a man seeing his deceased sister's spirit wave goodbye, and a strange report of two kids arriving in a mystical bubble. Uncover unsettling premonitions tied to real tragedies and multiple UFO sightings, including a metallic object hovering over Lake Michigan. Get ready for a spine-tingling exploration of the unknown!

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
S20 Ep11: Keystone Paranormal: Spooky tales from Pennsylvania (Sn. 20 Ep. 11)
As you'll hear tonight, from the Poconos to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is riddled with paranormal activity, which makes for some truly incredible stories. Keep it spooky and enjoy!
Season 20 Episode 11 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsor - Mint Mobile - Get a 3, 6, or 12 month unlimited plan of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for just $15/month, visit MintMobile.com/MAU
MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Western Center Mental Institution - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Center#:~:text=Western%20State%20School%20and%20Hospital,serving%20individuals%20with%20intellectual%20disabilities.
Cities with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania - https://stacker.com/stories/pennsylvania/cities-most-ufo-sightings-pennsylvania
Haunted Places in Pennsylvania - https://www.visitpa.com/blog/post/haunted-places-pennsylvania/
9 Pennsylvania Cryptids: Appearance, Behavior, and Location - https://a-z-animals.com/blog/pennsylvania-cryptids/
Pennsylvania Cryptid Wiki - https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Pennsylvania
Krampus Nacht Erie - https://bit.ly/4phImqG
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
Tears in the Rain
Prince of the City
Heathers

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
S20 Ep10: Bayou bigfoot, a buckskin ghost and a Pennsylvania vampire (Sn. 20 Ep. 10)
Tonight we have it all; ghosts, guardian angels, cryptids, vampires and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy.
Season 20 Episode 10 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsor - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/sponsors
MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Falcon 9 Launch 05/02/2024 - https://www.space.com/spacex-maxar-worldview-legion-launch-may-2024
Historic Bigfoot in Arkansas - https://www.arkansas.com/articles/history-bigfoot-arkansas
Arkansas Bigfoot Article 1977 - https://www.newspapers.com/article/northwest-arkansas-times-lucky-old-adai/184437543/
Arkansas Duck Hunter Bigfoot Sighting - https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=78325
Smell Escapes Graves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFEiZe8k4s
Erie, PA Vampire - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPR3P5BCtwG/
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
Agent Cooper
Channel 4
Calling You

Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
S20 Ep9: Unfinished business: Tales from the bathroom (Sn. 20 Ep. 9)
Prepare for eerie bathroom tales that will redefine your fear of the loo! A mysterious toilet paper roll spins alone while tiny handprints and flying aerosol cans haunt unsuspecting users. Discover the chilling story of a red toilet water mystery and phantom figures lurking in shadows. Ghostly encounters range from a cold woman in an Olive Garden restroom to whispers in diner stalls. With haunted toilets from around the globe, this podcast dives into the spooky side of our everyday throne room!

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Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 8min
S20 Ep8: Duendes, gnomes & forest folk: Best of little people (Sn. 20 Ep. 8)
Dive into the enchanting realm of little people! From a fist-sized hand knocking on walls in Appalachia to a tiny figure darting through Alabama’s woods, witness firsthand eerie encounters. Hear about Iceland's hidden Huldafolk and inexplicable events around elf hills. Tales of duendes range from playful kittens to mysterious relationships with missionaries. Experience giggles of little spirits in Ireland and duendes following children through forests. Each story adds to the spooky charm of these elusive beings!

Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 13min
S20 Ep7: Banshees, messages from the Beyond and a haunted cabin (Sn. 20 Ep. 7)
Tonight we have horrifying banshees, messages from the Beyond, haunted cabins with spirit attachments and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy.
Season 20 Episode 7 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp.com/MAU
MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Beyond Episode Sn. 19 Ep. 6 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-ad-free-127854034?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Beyond Episode Sn. 19 Ep. 12 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-ad-free-129566190?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
Ghost Protocol
Angel Heart
Somewhere in Time
Past Lives
Daybreak
Embers
Night of the Creeps

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 34min
S20 Ep6: Ghosts, goblins, witches and other Halloween haunts (Sn. 20 Ep. 6)
All the monsters, witches, spirits and frights come out to play on Halloween night. Happy Halloween / Samhain / All Hallows' Eve! Keep it spooky and enjoy.
Season 20 Episode 6 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsor - Uncommon Goods - Get 15% off unique handcrafted gifts, visit UncommonGoods.com/mau
Tonight's Sponsor - Ire: A Prologue - 80s horror inspired PC game - Available via Steam and the Epic Games Store - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3547420/Ire_A_Prologue/
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MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Aaron Kosminski - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Kosminski
Aaron Kosminski Burial Place - https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/9996344.jack-the-ripper-suspect-buried-in-jewish-cemetery-in-east-ham-claim/#:~:text=The%20source%20said%3A%20%E2%80%9CAfter%20doing,buried%20in%20a%20Jewish%20cemetery.%E2%80%9D
Leavesden Mental Hospital - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leavesden_Hospital
Halloween 2025: A Record-Breaking Scare For Consumers - https://shorturl.at/eR7Bq
Robert Johnson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson
27 Club - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club
Doris Gibson Beast of Bray Road - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2149896101894688
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
You Can't Kill The Boogeyman
Dream of Mirrors
Night of the Creeps
Running from Death
Heart of Night
Ghost of the Abyss
Rabid

Oct 28, 2025 • 53min
S20 Ep5: Rocky Mountain High Strangeness: Tales from Colorado (Sn. 20 Ep. 5)
Tonight we head to Colorful Colorado for some chilling tales of black eyed kids, haunted hotels, the grim reaper and so much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy!
Season 20 Episode 5 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.
SHOW NOTES:
Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast
Tonight's Sponsor - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/sponsors
MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop
MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ
Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle - https://www.borregotriangle.com/
Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478
Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b
Colorado Cryptids - https://www.denvergazette.com/2023/10/10/mysteries-of-colorado-cryptid-creatures-in-the-rockies-84dbbd30-6719-11ee-b078-6f4282a0c19e/
Cities with the most UFO sightings in Colorado - https://stacker.com/stories/colorado/cities-most-ufo-sightings-colorado
Starlink Satellites - https://www.space.com/see-spacex-starlink-satellites-in-night-sky.html
Starlink Tracker - https://findstarlink.com/
The Stanley Hotel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSa1nUlrdbs
Jeff's Photo (Original) - https://bit.ly/43wtxYE
Jeff's Photo (With Arrow) - https://bit.ly/4hvkOvH
Music from tonight's episode:
Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse
CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA
Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio
White Bat Audio Songs:
Acacia
Ambush
Somewhere in Time
Necromancer


