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Season 2 · Episode 1 · November 1, 2026

Halloween Special

Three guests, three encounters: Daniel recalls a former speakeasy where cabinets slammed and something like chains dragged across the basement floor, Leafy describes a gliding shadow and a ceiling-fan chain yanked by no one in his home, and Myles reports an 18-foot shadow figure circled by birds, with an orb above its head, on Halloween night in Wyoming.

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Season 2

  1. Upcoming Season 2, Episode 2

    When Demons Follow You Home | Dr. Peter Sacco (with a gallery of 3 images)

    What happens when a paranormal investigation follows you home? Dr. Peter Sacco, criminal psychologist and host of Niagara's Most Haunted, joins Michael Paul and Mr. Curbs to explore the darker side of the supernatural. From alleged demonic activity and haunted locations to spiritual attachments and the dangers of communicating with the unknown, this episode explores what might be waiting on the other side.

    Phenomena
    Demonic Encounters, Hauntings, Paranormal Investigations
    Episode details »
  2. Upcoming Season 2, Episode 3

    Small Town Monsters: The Truth Behind the Legends (with a gallery of 1 image)

    Join hosts Michael Paul and Mr. Curbs for an in-depth conversation with Heather from Small Town Monsters about paranormal encounters, cryptid research, and some of the strangest experiences she has encountered throughout her investigations. Heather shares her unexplained experiences at Mansfield Reformatory, Madison Seminary, the Lizzie Borden House, and her own farmhouse, along with her research involving Bigfoot, the Bell Witch, Mothman, Dogman, the Rougarou, and lesser-known regional legends. We also explore the possibility of two different Bigfoot phenomena, the history behind the Bell Witch, and the unexplained encounters that continue to challenge our understanding of the paranormal. From haunted locations to mysterious creatures and firsthand eyewitness accounts, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

    Phenomena
    Haunted Locations, Bigfoot, Bell Witch, Mothman, Dogman, Rougarou
    Episode details »
  1. NOV01

    Episode 1 · November 1, 2026

    Halloween Special

    Three guests, three encounters: Daniel recalls a former speakeasy where cabinets slammed and something like chains dragged across the basement floor, Leafy describes a gliding shadow and a ceiling-fan chain yanked by no one in his home, and Myles reports an 18-foot shadow figure circled by birds, with an orb above its head, on Halloween night in Wyoming.

    Guests
    Daniel, Leafy, Myles

Season 1

    1. MAY25

      Episode 12 · May 25, 2026

      The Lion Man

      Guest Sheri recounts seeing a lion-headed figure calmly filing papers inside an office building at night.

      Guests
      Sheri
      Phenomena
      The Lion Man
    2. MAY04

      Episode 11 · May 4, 2026

      The Goat Man

      Guest Sam recounts unsettling encounters around Maryland's Governor's Goatman Bridge.

      Guests
      Sam
      Phenomena
      The Goat Man
    3. APR20

      Episode 10 · April 20, 2026

      Fairies / The Loveland Castle

      Guest Derreck recounts encounters involving a fairy, a ghost girl, and reported activity connected with Loveland Castle.

      Guests
      Derreck
      Phenomena
      Fairy, Ghost Girl
    4. APR06

      Episode 9 · April 6, 2026

      The Bunny Man

      In Fairfax, Virginia, one of America's most infamous urban legends began with a disturbing encounter involving a mysterious man dressed in a bunny costume. During a late-night incident, the Bennett family reportedly came face-to-face with the strange figure, who shouted at them before hurling an axe through their car window.

      Guests
      Wes Clark
      Phenomena
      The Bunny Man
    5. MAR23

      Episode 8 · March 23, 2026

      Positive Witchcraft

      Witchcraft is often associated with dark rituals, curses, and mysterious forces, but Olivia practices something entirely different. Through prayer, spiritual preparation, crystals, and carefully set intentions, she describes an approach to witchcraft rooted in faith, positivity, and helping others.

      Guests
      Olivia
      Phenomena
      Witchcraft
    6. MAR09

      Episode 7 · March 9, 2026

      Alien Encounter / UFO Sighting

      At just 15 years old, Spock experienced something in his Connecticut home that he has never been able to explain. Awakening in the middle of the night, he found himself completely paralyzed as a mysterious humanoid figure stood silently at the foot of his bed.

      Guests
      Spock
    7. FEB23

      Episode 6 · February 23, 2026

      Fraternity ET Encounter

      At approximately 3 AM, while living in a fraternity house during his college years, E experienced something that would leave him terrified and questioning what he had witnessed. Awakened by mysterious green lights illuminating the house, he noticed a towering black humanoid figure standing silently in his doorway.

    8. FEB09

      Episode 5 · February 9, 2026

      Demonic Humanoids

      Growing up, Nate experienced a series of disturbing encounters that would leave a lasting impact on his life. From a mysterious feathered humanoid appearing inside his childhood home to terrifying experiences with what he believes were demonic entities, Nate describes years of fear, unexplained phenomena, and an overwhelming sense of darkness.

    9. JAN19

      Episode 4 · January 19, 2026

      The Peaceful Hatman of Baltimore

      At just 10 years old, Lena experienced something in Baltimore that she has never forgotten. She recalls encountering a mysterious shadowy figure resembling the infamous Hatman, an entity commonly associated with fear, sleep paralysis, and unsettling nighttime experiences.

      Guests
      Lena
      Phenomena
      The Hatman
    10. JAN05

      Episode 3 · January 5, 2026

      Ohio Bigfoot Encounters

      Deep in the woods of Northeastern Ohio, Phil has experienced encounters that have left him questioning what might be lurking beyond the trees. As a teenager playing airsoft, he claims to have come face-to-face with a reddish-furred Sasquatch, later discovering mysterious footprints embedded in the mud.

      Guests
      Phil
      Phenomena
      Bigfoot, UFO
    11. DEC22

      Episode 2 · December 22, 2025

      The Jingle Man

      John, an undertaker who spends his days preparing the deceased for burial, has spent years living with something he cannot explain. Ever since his father first told him the story of a mysterious entity known as The Jingle Man, John claims to have been haunted by an unsettling ringing of bells, particularly during the cold winter months when he's alone.

      Guests
      John
    12. DEC08

      Episode 1 · December 8, 2025

      The Slothman / Woman in White

      In our very first episode, Fang joins hosts Michael Paul and Mr. Curbs to share his disturbing encounters with mysterious creatures lurking in the trees near his home in Indiana.

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