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Strange Encounters, Haunted Colleges & Creepy Ghost Stories | Featuring Something Strange Pod

What happens when two paranormal podcasters join forces to swap terrifying personal experiences, haunted college stories, creepy shadow figures, and chilling ghost encounters?
In this eerie episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes Bri and Christiana from Something Strange Pod for a conversation packed with paranormal experiences, haunted dorms, creepy folklore, and terrifying listener ghost stories.
The trio dives deep into:
The truth behind the infamous Amityville Horror House
Haunted college campuses near Gettysburg
Shadow people sightings
EVP ghost hunting sessions
Paranormal experiences in childhood homes
Strange energy tied to ancient caves and burial grounds
Wisconsin’s eerie “Second Salem” witch legends
The terrifying faceless girl in the mango tree
Zombie apocalypse survival debates
Cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman
This episode balances creepy paranormal storytelling with hilarious chemistry, making it one of the most entertaining and chilling conversations yet.
👻 Topics Covered in This Episode
Haunted houses and real paranormal encounters
The legend of the Amityville Horror House
Shadow people and faceless apparitions
Haunted dormitories and college ghost stories
EVP sessions and paranormal investigations
Theories on negative energy and haunted land
Cryptids and strange folklore
Ghost hunting experiences
Witchcraft legends in Wisconsin
Scary stories rated for paranormal credibility
Why some hauntings may follow people
🎙 Featured Guests
Something Strange Pod
Bri and Christiana host a paranormal podcast covering:
Ghost stories
Cryptids
Strange history
Haunted folklore
Paranormal mysteries
Weird historical events
Creepy legends from around the world
Their mix of humor, spooky storytelling, and genuine paranormal curiosity makes this collaboration a perfect fit for Dairyland Frights.
👀 Paranormal Highlights From This Episode
The Faceless Girl in the Tree
One of the creepiest stories of the episode involves a child seeing a faceless girl sitting in a mango tree — an apparition later revealed to have been witnessed by multiple family members across generations.
The Haunted College Campus
Bri and Christiana discuss terrifying paranormal activity at their Pennsylvania college campus, including:
Shadow figures
Haunted elevators
Creepy dorm rooms
EVP recordings
Ghost sightings near old Civil War grounds
The Amityville Horror Connection
John shares his shocking real-life story about nearly purchasing the legendary Amityville Horror House and what former owners allegedly told him about the house’s paranormal reputation.
Wisconsin’s “Second Salem”
The episode explores eerie witchcraft legends tied to University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and the infamous “Witch’s Tower” said to be connected to paranormal sightings and dark folklore.
 
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Ghost Stories & Gummies w/guest Hayley - Haunted Dolls, Paranormal Encounters & Spooky Conversations

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the paranormal podcast where we explore everything spooky, mysterious, creepy, and unexplained in the Midwest and beyond. In this chilling new episode, host John welcomes special guest Hayley from Ghost Stories & Gummies for a fun, eerie, and unforgettable conversation.
Hayley shares her personal paranormal encounters from mysterious knocking sounds in the night to an emotional visitation from her late grandmother. The episode dives into haunted objects, cursed dolls, spirit communication, gummies and ghost hunting, and the strange line between fear and fascination.
Then things get even darker as John and Hailey count down some of the Top Haunted Dolls in the World, including infamous legends like Robert the Doll, mysterious cursed toys, haunted marionettes, and dolls said to move, whisper, or bring bad luck.
If you love ghost stories, haunted dolls, paranormal investigations, creepy history, or supernatural debates between skeptics and believers, this episode is for you.
👻 In This Episode:
Hayley’s terrifying first paranormal experience
A comforting ghost encounter with her grandmother
Gummies and ghost hunting stories
Haunted dolls and cursed objects
Robert the Doll explained
Island of the Dolls in Mexico
Paranormal skepticism vs belief
Why dolls creep everyone out
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If you love podcasts about ghosts, haunted places, cryptids, cursed objects, EVP evidence, and real paranormal stories, Dairyland Frights is your new obsession.

Demons, Jinn, Haunted Objects & Wisconsin Possession Cases w/ Victoria the Demon Folklorist

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the paranormal podcast covering everything creepy, spooky, mysterious, and unexplained in the Midwest and beyond. In this chilling episode, he sits down with Victoria the Demon Folklorist, for one of the most fascinating deep dives yet into demons, jinn, possession cases, haunted dolls, Ouija boards, black-eyed children, and forgotten Wisconsin exorcism stories.
Victoria shares her own terrifying personal possession experience at age 19, how it inspired her academic folklore research, and why many cases people call “demons” may actually be something entirely different. She explains the shocking differences between demons vs jinn, why some hauntings follow people instead of places, and why true demonic cases may be far rarer than most believe.
The conversation also explores legendary paranormal topics like Annabelle, Robert the Doll, Ouija boards, witches, Satanic Panic, Catholic exorcisms, haunted convents, and Wisconsin’s forgotten possession history. If you love paranormal investigations, folklore, religious mysteries, and intelligent supernatural debate — this episode is for you.
Topics Covered in This Episode
Victoria’s real-life possession experience
Demon vs Jinn: What’s the difference?
Can Ouija boards invite spirits?
Haunted dolls: Annabelle & Robert the Doll
Black-Eyed Children: aliens or demons?
Wisconsin's forgotten exorcism cases
Satanic Panic explained
Why skeptics are important in paranormal research
Can witches really curse people?
How possessions may begin through trauma or vulnerability
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Paranormal Encounters, Black Eyed Kids & Demonic Attachments w/ Spooky Girl

⚠️ Listener Warning
This episode contains intense paranormal experiences and discussions of demonic encounters that may be disturbing to some listeners.
What if your first paranormal experience wasn’t just a ghost… but something darker?
In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke sits down with April from Spooky Girl 831 to dive deep into real-life encounters with the unexplained, from childhood hauntings to terrifying demonic attachments.
April shares the moment that changed everything… a face-to-face encounter with a mysterious girl who wasn’t supposed to be there and the chilling aftermath that followed.
🔥 In This Episode, We Explore:
👻 A terrifying first paranormal encounter at just 13 years old
🕯️ The possibility of demonic entities disguising themselves as children
⛪ A shocking church intervention involving an “evil presence.”
🔮 The dangers of Ouija boards and opening unseen doors
🧠 Why teenage girls may be more vulnerable to paranormal attachment
👁️ Black Eyed Children encounters—what are they REALLY?
🧬 Theories: demons, aliens, or interdimensional beings
🪞 Mimics & doppelgängers—when something copies YOU
⏳ Reality glitches vs paranormal entities
😱 Highlight Moment
April recounts seeing a mysterious girl in her home who gasped when noticed and vanished through a door that never moved… followed by weeks of whispers, laughter, and an eventual chilling warning from a pastor who sensed something attached to her.
🧠 Key Paranormal Themes
Residual Hauntings vs Intelligent Entities
Demonic Infestation vs Psychological Vulnerability
Black Eyed Children Phenomenon
Interdimensional & Glitch-in-Reality Theories
Spiritual Protection & Cleansing Rituals
🎧 Why You Should Listen
If you’ve ever questioned whether ghosts are real…If you’ve heard whispers when no one was there…Or if you’ve felt something watching you in the dark…
This episode will stay with you.
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Witchcraft, Enchanted Plants & Paranormal Truths with Varla A. Ventura

What if the plants around you held ancient magic… and modern medicine is just catching up?
In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives deep into the world of witchcraft, herbal magic, and the paranormal with acclaimed author Varla Ventura.
From growing up with a practicing witch mother to writing bestselling books on enchanted plants, folklore, and the supernatural, Varla shares incredible stories that blur the line between science, magic, and mystery.
🔥 Episode Highlights
🌿 The Power of Enchanted Plants
How plants like foxglove shaped modern medicine
The shocking connection between herbal folklore and real medical breakthroughs
🧙‍♀️ What Is a Green Witch?
Nature-based magic explained
How plants are used in rituals, healing, and intention-setting
🧠 Lucid Dreaming & Psychic Beginnings
Varla’s childhood experiences with dreams and spirits
How early exposure shaped her paranormal worldview
👻 Are Ghosts Real?
Why proof may never exist—and why that makes it more compelling
The difference between belief, experience, and evidence
⚖️ The Truth About Witchcraft
Breaking down myths from Salem to modern-day witches
The “Threefold Law” and different philosophies in witchcraft
🪦 Forgotten Death Rituals
Strange historical funeral traditions (yes… food over coffins)
How modern culture has disconnected from death and grief
🌌 Key Takeaways
The paranormal may never be proven—but that’s what keeps it alive
Ancient plant knowledge is influencing modern medicine more than ever
Witchcraft is deeply personal, intuitive, and not one-size-fits-all
Our relationship with death, nature, and the unknown is evolving
🎧 Why You Should Listen
If you’re into:
Paranormal stories 👻
Witchcraft & occult knowledge 🔮
Herbalism & natural medicine 🌿
Deep philosophical discussions about reality
…this episode is going to hook you fast.
 
📢 Listener Note
Despite some technical issues, this episode is packed with insane value, storytelling, and insight—and Varla will absolutely be back again.
👻 Final Thought
“We may never prove the paranormal… but we’ll never stop chasing it.”

Magic, Murder & Mystery: Inside the Mind of Author John Gaspard

Magic, Murder & Mystery: Inside the Mind of Author John Gaspard
What happens when magic meets murder?In this episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives into a fascinating conversation with acclaimed mystery author John Gaspard, creator of the Eli Marks Mystery Series.
From sleight-of-hand illusions to real-world storytelling, this episode explores how magic, mystery, and the paranormal intersect, and why sometimes the scariest things aren’t supernatural at all.
🔍 Episode Overview
John Gaspard joins the show to discuss:
The origins of the Eli Marks mystery series
How magicians think differently, and how that shapes storytelling
Writing mysteries that are both clever and fair to the audience
The blurred line between illusion, deception, and belief
His thoughts on ghosts, the afterlife, and unexplained experiences
Behind-the-scenes insights into indie filmmaking and writing
Plus… a real-life unexplained moment involving a disappearing cup of coffee that might just make skeptics think twice 👀
🎩 About the Guest – John Gaspard
Author of the Eli Marks Mystery Series (10 books strong)
Creator of the Como Lake Players Mystery Series
Host of Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast
Indie filmmaker with multiple low-budget features
Expert in blending magic, mystery, and humor into compelling stories
His work dives into the psychology of deception, something magicians (and killers?) understand better than most.
🧠 Key Topics Covered
🎭 Magic & Mystery Writing
Why magicians make perfect detectives
Using real magic techniques to solve fictional crimes
Crafting mysteries where the audience has all the clues
👻 Paranormal vs Skepticism
Do ghosts exist?
What kind of evidence would actually prove it?
The psychology behind paranormal experiences
✍️ Writing Process & Storytelling
Outlining vs “discovery writing.”
Avoiding writer’s block
Building compelling villains without revealing too much
🎬 Indie Creativity
The realities of indie filmmaking vs Hollywood
Why storytelling should always come from passion,  not profit
🔥 Standout Moments
A skeptic’s take on ghosts that will spark debate
The concept of “fair mysteries,” where readers can solve them too
A real story about a vanishing coffee cup in a New York hotel ☕
Why magicians understand deception better than anyone
🎧 Listen Now
If you love:
Paranormal podcasts
Mystery & thriller storytelling
True crime with a twist
Writing and creative insights
👉 This episode is for you.

The Mystic Chick: Paranormal Investigations, Energy Empaths & Real Hauntings

🎧 Episode Summary
In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives deep into the paranormal with Loren Purcell, aka “The Mystic Chick” a psychic medium, energy empath, and paranormal investigator based in Illinois.
Loren shares her origin story, beginning with a near-death experience at just two years old that opened her connection to the spirit world. From there, she developed the ability to see, feel, and interpret energy, leading her to investigate haunted homes, historic mansions, cemeteries, and more.
This episode explores:
The difference between ghosts, spirits, and negative entities
How energy frequencies impact paranormal encounters
Why some people experience hauntings—and others don’t
Real-life investigations, including a 15,000 sq ft haunted mansion
The terrifying truth about entities posing as spirits
Why new homes can still have paranormal activity
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really lurking beyond our world… this one gets creepy.
🔥 Key Topics Covered
👁️ Psychic Abilities & Energy Empaths
Loren explains how being an energy empath allows her to:
Sense emotional and physical pain
Detect spirits and environmental energy
Identify disturbances in homes and locations
🏚️ Haunted Locations & Midwest Paranormal Hotspots
Loren has investigated:
Historic mansions
Cemeteries across Illinois
The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake
Abandoned and energy-charged sites
She reveals how location energy, trauma, and history create paranormal hotspots.
👻 Ghosts vs Demons vs Negative Entities
One of the most intense discussions of the episode:
Ghosts = human spirits, often tied to trauma or unfinished business
Negative entities (demons) = never human, feed on emotional pain
Residual hauntings = energy loops replaying events
Loren warns that some entities can disguise themselves as innocent spirits to gain trust.
⚠️ The Danger of Negative Energy
Loren explains how:
Trauma, grief, and stress lower your “frequency.”
Certain environments attract negative entities
Vulnerability can lead to attachment or influence
She also reveals why buying a home during emotional turmoil can lead to dangerous outcomes.
🏡 Real Case: The Haunted Mansion
A shocking case involving:
A massive historic mansion
Paranormal sightings throughout the home
Emotional chaos between homeowners
Hidden trauma embedded in the property
Loren uncovers both spiritual AND environmental causes, proving not all hauntings are what they seem.
🧠 Paranormal vs Psychological
Loren (with a background in psychology) discusses:
When paranormal experiences may be mental health-related
How to distinguish real hauntings from internal struggles
The importance of approaching cases responsibly
💀 Standout Moments
A ghost story involving a tragic death, seeking justice
A terrifying case of a negative entity posing as a child spirit
Why cemeteries aren’t always haunted—and homes sometimes are
The truth about sleep paralysis and paranormal overlap
🔑 Takeaways
Everything is energy, and your frequency matters
Not all hauntings are ghosts
Vulnerability can open doors to the unknown
The paranormal world is far more complex than we think
🔗 Connect with The Mystic Chick
🌐 Website: mysticchick.net
🎙️ About Dairyland Frights
Dairyland Frights explores the darkest corners of the Midwest and beyond—featuring real ghost stories, haunted locations, cryptids, and paranormal investigations.

Unlocking the Paranormal with Keri – Ghosts, Alien Abductions & Haunted Iowa Location

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, we welcome paranormal researcher Keri from Unlocking the Paranormal for a deep dive into eerie encounters, haunted locations, and unexplained phenomena.
From childhood fascinations with the paranormal to real-life ghostly encounters, Keri shares what first pulled her into the mysterious world of the supernatural. Together, John and Keri explore everything from sleep paralysis experiences and mimic spirits to alien abduction stories and haunted locations across the Midwest.
The episode also investigates one of Iowa’s most intriguing haunted locations, the Mason House Inn, a historic bed-and-breakfast dating back to 1846 with a long history of ghost sightings, unexplained noises, and spirits that reportedly interact with guests.
If you love ghost stories, paranormal investigations, haunted history, and UFO mysteries, this episode is packed with spine-tingling conversations you won’t want to miss.
So dim the lights, grab your headphones, and prepare for another journey into the unexplained.
And remember…
Stay spooky.
🎙 Episode Highlights
👻 Keri’s lifelong fascination with the paranormal👻 Childhood experiences that sparked her curiosity about ghosts👻 Sleep paralysis and unexplained nighttime encounters👻 A mysterious mimic voice phenomenon heard inside her home👻 The dangers of bringing paranormal energy home after investigations👻 The haunted Mason House Inn in Bentonsport, Iowa👻 Spirits known to haunt the historic inn👻 Stories of guests experiencing physical interactions with unseen forces👻 The mysterious “floating head” apparition seen by visitors👻 Haunted locations in Iowa that paranormal researchers want to investigate👻 Why alien abduction stories continue to fascinate investigators👻 Whether extraterrestrials are observing or studying humanity
👻 Featured Guest
Keri – Unlocking the Paranormal
Keri hosts the podcast Unlocking the Paranormal, where she explores mysterious cases involving:
Alien abductions
Paranormal encounters
Ghost stories
UFO sightings
Unexplained phenomena
Her research dives deep into the stories behind paranormal events and the people who experience them.
🏚 Haunted Location Discussed
Mason House Inn – Bentonsport, Iowa
Built in 1846, the Mason House Inn served as a lodging stop for steamboat travelers and later functioned as a hospital during the Civil War. Over the years, it has developed a reputation as one of the most haunted locations in Iowa.
Reported paranormal activity includes:
Apparitions appearing in hallways and mirrors
Unexplained footsteps in empty rooms
Guests feel their clothing tugged while sleeping
Objects moving on their own
A ghost believed to rearrange décor when renovations occur
Visitors can still stay overnight and even participate in ghost hunts inside the inn.
Unlocking the paranormal
👽 Paranormal Topics Covered
Ghost EncountersSleep Paralysis PhenomenaMimic SpiritsAlien Abduction StoriesHaunted Locations in IowaParanormal InvestigationsMidwest Ghost Lore
🎧 Listen If You Love
Ghost stories
Haunted locations
Paranormal investigations
UFO encounters
Alien abduction mysteries
Midwest haunted history
Supernatural podcasts
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Instagram: Unlocking the Paranormal

Ghost Hunting, EVPs, and Paranormal Evidence with Liminal Shadows Paranormal

Ghost Hunting, EVPs, and Paranormal Evidence with Liminal Shadows Paranormal 
In this episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes paranormal investigators Rachel and Keith from Liminal Shadows to explore the fascinating world of ghost hunting, EVP recordings, haunted locations, and paranormal investigation techniques. The couple shares their experiences investigating some of the most active haunted sites in the United States and explains how their investigative dynamic works, with Rachel approaching the paranormal as a believer while Keith brings a healthy dose of skepticism.
Liminal Shadows with Rachel. Together they discuss the evidence they've captured during investigations, including disembodied voices, unexplained whistles, mysterious EVPs, and strange activity caught on multiple recording devices. The investigators explain how reviewing audio evidence after an investigation often reveals voices or sounds that were not heard in the moment, making EVP recordings one of the most compelling forms of paranormal evidence.
Rachel and Keith also share stories from haunted locations, including Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, and historic sites in Tennessee, where investigators have experienced strange energy, unexplained sounds, and even physical sensations believed to be paranormal encounters.
Throughout the conversation, they dive deep into ghost hunting equipment, discussing tools like EMF detectors, audio recorders, SLS cameras, and one of their favorite pieces of equipmen the “dead bell,” a modified hotel bell that responds to electromagnetic energy and may allow spirits to communicate through physical interaction.
The discussion also explores theories behind paranormal phenomena, including stone tape theory, environmental energy from storms or limestone structures, and whether spirits are residual echoes of past events or intelligent entities capable of communication.
To wrap up the episode, the investigators join John for a fun Paranormal Newlywed Game, where the couple answers questions about investigating together, surviving a zombie apocalypse, and what happens when ghost hunts get a little too serious—or a little too funny.
Whether you're a seasoned paranormal investigator or just curious about ghosts and haunted places, this episode offers a fascinating look at real ghost hunting experiences, paranormal research, and the mysteries that continue to haunt investigators across the Midwest and beyond.
Topics Covered in This Episode
What it’s like investigating the paranormal as a couple
Skeptic vs believer approaches to Ghost Hunting
Capturing EVPs and disembodied voices during investigations
Haunted locations include prisons, cabins, and historic buildings
The paranormal investigation team Liminal Shadows
Ghost hunting equipment like EMF meters, SLS cameras, and spirit communication tools
Paranormal theories, including the stone tape theory and environmental energy
The debate over demons vs negative spirits
Can ghosts communicate through physical devices?
The Paranormal Newlywed Game
Paranormal Equipment Discussed
EVP Audio Recorders
SLS / XLS Camera Systems
EMF Detectors
Cat Balls and Motion Devices
Spirit Box Communication
The Dead Bell Spirit Communication Device
About Liminal Shadows
Liminal Shadows is a paranormal investigation team led by Rachel and Keith, focusing on exploring haunted locations and collaborating with other investigative groups. Their approach combines open-minded curiosity with skeptical analysis to examine paranormal evidence objectively.
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Paranormal Investigations, Ouija Warnings & Real Ghost Encounters with Lara from Seance and Sensibility

In this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes paranormal investigator Lara from Seance and Sensibility for a deep dive into real ghost investigations, Ouija board dangers, spiritual protection, and the mysteries that lurk beyond our understanding.
From childhood paranormal experiences to modern-day investigations with equipment such as ITC devices and EMF tools, Lara shares haunting stories that blur the line between curiosity and caution. Together, John and Lara explore how investigators set boundaries with spirits, protect themselves from attachments, and separate genuine paranormal evidence from coincidence.
This episode is packed with eerie firsthand encounters, including Ouija board warnings, shadow figures, intelligent spirit responses, and discussions about demons, haunted locations, and the emotional realities of paranormal work. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens during a paranormal investigation or why experienced investigators stress respect, boundaries, and protection — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
👻 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Lara’s origin story and how Seance and Sensibility began
The dangers of Ouija boards and real investigation experiences
Haunted locations, spirit communication, and paranormal tools
How investigators debunk evidence vs. authentic encounters
Spiritual protection rituals and closing investigations safely
Emotional challenges of investigating the unknown
🔥 Key Paranormal Topics Discussed
Paranormal investigation techniques • Ouija board safety • Ghost hunting equipment • Haunted hotels and asylums • Spirit attachments • Demon vs. human spirit encounters • EVP evidence • ITC communication • Paranormal boundaries and protection
🕯️ About the Guest
Lara – Seance and SensibilityA paranormal investigator passionate about spiritual exploration, Lara shares her journey from childhood experiences with the supernatural to conducting modern investigations using advanced tools and intuitive awareness.
🎙️ About Dairyland Frights
Hosted by John Radtke, Dairyland Frights explores ghosts, cryptids, haunted locations, and paranormal mysteries from the Midwest and beyond — blending storytelling, investigation, and real experiences from the world of the unknown. 
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