Dairyland Frights

Haunted US: Wisconsin Ghost Stories & Haunted Legends

In this episode, we dive into Haunted U.S., a collection of chilling tales and eerie legends from across Wisconsin. From haunted hotels, roads, terrifying ghost stories, to haunted Subways (yes, the sandwich shop), we dive into the spooky travel guide “30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin” with Brandon & Mitch from Haunted Us.
Join us as we uncover:
Famous hauntings and urban legends that still terrify locals.
Creepy encounters with ghosts and unexplained phenomena.
Why haunted stories continue to resonate with us today.
Highlights:
The strange story of towns that seem to vanish overnight.
Cemeteries with restless spirits.
The hidden history behind Wisconsin’s most famous hauntings.
Personal experiences that blur the line between myth and reality.
👻 Dare to listen now!

Lifting the Veil with Abbie – Hauntings, Cursed Objects & UFO Encounters

Hello, my spooky friends! 👻 In this episode of Dairyland Frights, I’m joined by Abbie from the UK-based paranormal show Lifting the Veil. Together, we dive deep into chilling hauntings, haunted jails, cursed objects, child spirits, UFO hotspots, and some of the most famous cases from both sides of the pond.
👥 Guest:
Abbie – Host of Lifting the Veil, chair of Haunted Devon, and seasoned paranormal investigator. With decades of experience in hauntings, spiritual encounters, and UFO phenomena, she brings incredible stories and insights from her investigations in the UK and beyond.
🔮 Topics We Cover:
Abbie’s first paranormal experiences growing up in a haunted home.
Bodmin Jail and the spirit attachment that followed her.
Investigations at Salem Chapel and encounters with the infamous Samuel Leete.
Famous UK cases: Borley Rectory, the Enfield Poltergeist, and the Black Monk of Pontefract.
Cursed objects: Annabelle, Robert the Doll, and whether energy can be “attached” to items.
Rendlesham Forest UFO incident and modern-day sightings.
Crop circles, guardians of the land, and Abbie’s close encounters with strange lights and figures.
Are extraterrestrials here to help or harm us?
🕯️ Why Listen:
If you love haunted asylums, eerie jails, ghostly children, cursed dolls, or the mystery of UFOs, this episode is packed with chilling tales and thought-provoking insights. Abbie’s stories will make you question what’s lurking beyond the veil.
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And remember, my friends… stay spooky! 👻

Ghosts, Witches & Paranormal Truths with Christina from T.W.A.T.S Paranormal

In this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Christina from Twats Paranormal (Wisconsin Apparition Tracking Society) for a spirited conversation about ghosts, paranormal festivals, witchcraft, and haunted history in Wisconsin and beyond.
👻 Highlights include:
Christina’s role in co-producing the Windy City Paranormal Festival and how it brought together underrepresented voices in the paranormal community.
Haunted Wisconsin stories, from the mysterious Zilke Building in Appleton to Summerwind Mansion, once ranked among the most haunted houses in America.
Christina’s experiences as a seer and practicing witch, discussing spirit guides, boundaries with spirits, and the truth behind paranormal encounters.
A deep dive into paranormal ethics—why supporting small festivals, podcasts, and investigators matters.
A candid discussion about infamous cases like Annabelle the doll, the Warrens, and how collective energy shapes hauntings.
Witchcraft, frequency, energy work, and how the paranormal connects with everyday life.
✨ Christina also shares her dream paranormal destinations, from Irish ruins to ancient Greek temples.
Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or curious about the unknown, this episode delivers spooky stories, fascinating insights, and plenty of Wisconsin pride.
🔮 Guest Links:Follow Twats Paranormal and learn more about the Windy City Paranormal Festival: [insert links if available]

Paranormal Investigators Date Night with the Ghost Gang

This week we’re going international! Monique and Anthony, the husband-and-wife paranormal team from Date Night with the Ghost Gang in Australia, join me. They share how ghost hunting became their ultimate date night, their most chilling investigations—including a terrifying encounter at Aradale Asylum—and the eerie moments when spirits may have followed them home.
We talk about:
How a psychic medium and a skeptic teamed up to explore the paranormal.
In the night, a mysterious dragging sound froze Anthony in place.
Monique’s psychic impressions and the physical sensations of dark energy.
The story of “Benjamin,” the spirit child who might have moved in with them.
The Differences Between Australian and American Paranormal Investigations.
Why “Chair of Torture” is now a running joke (and a serious warning).
Whether you’re into raw, unedited ghost hunting or just love spooky stories from around the world, you won’t want to miss this one.
📍 Follow Date Night with the Ghost Gang on YouTube, TikTok, and social media for more of their investigations.💀 Support Dairyland Frights on Patreon to hear even more paranormal tales and extended interviews.
Listen now… if you dare. And remember: Stay spooky!

Hollywood vs. Dairyland: w Guest Tammie Merheb-Chavez, co-host of Hollyweird Paranormal Podcast

This week, host John Radtke welcomes back the hilarious and haunted Tammie Merheb-Chavez, co-host of the Hollyweird Paranormal Podcast, for a paranormal-packed crossover! From LA's haunted hotels and underground gangster tunnels to Wisconsin's cryptids and ghostly legends, this episode is a coast-to-coast deep dive into America's creepiest corners.
They recap Windy City ParaFest, share personal ghost investigation stories (including one with Ghost Adventures), and dig into haunted Walmarts, cursed dolls, and why some MLB players are terrified of the Pfister Hotel.
Oh—and there’s a werewolf in Wisconsin. Seriously.
👻 In This Episode:
Tammie’s return: recapping Windy City ParaFest and her paranormal highlights
LA’s haunted underbelly: Barclay Hotel, Rainbow Bar & Grill, Viper Room
Ghost brides on bridges and a paranormal game of "who’s scarier?"
Tales from the Haunted Congress Hotel and Summerwind Mansion
The truth about Annabelle and the dangers of sensationalizing the paranormal
Baseball players vs. ghosts: the haunted legend of Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel
EVP sessions, shadow figures, and haunted basements in LA
Ghosts with a sense of humor—and ghosts who want you to leave
Why preserving haunted history (like Marilyn Monroe’s home) matters
🔮 Featured Guest:
🎙️ Tammie Merheb-ChavezCo-host of the Hollyweird Paranormal PodcastInstagram: @hollyweirdparanormalWebsite: hollyweirdparanormal.com
💬 Quotable Moments:
“There’s a haunted Walmart in LA—and it’s one of our most popular episodes.” – Tammie
“When a Major League Baseball player says they won’t stay at a hotel, you know it’s haunted.” – John
“Lemmy might be the spiritual bouncer of the Rainbow Bar & Grill.” – Tammie
🛸 Support the Show:
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A Siege of Spirits: The Grim Reaper Paranormal Story"

In this chilling and immersive episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke sits down with seasoned paranormal investigator Bill Powers, founder of A Grim Reaper Paranormal. Bill shares the behind-the-scenes story of “The Siege,” a fully immersive paranormal experience at Fort William Henry—a historically charged site in Lake George, New York. From spectral soldiers to whispered Latin messages, this event is a paranormal theatrical investigation like no other.
We also dive deep into Bill’s encounters with the spirit world—from shadowy figures in his childhood home to phantom cannon fire at the Saratoga Battlefield. Additionally, Bill shares his investigative techniques, explains how he balances skepticism with belief, and discusses the dangers associated with haunted objects and attachments. He even shares the harrowing moment when a guest collapsed during an investigation, possibly overcome by the supernatural.
👥 Topics Covered:
The history and haunting of Fort William Henry
The making of “The Siege” paranormal experience
What it’s like to live with psychic abilities
Bill’s most intense EVP captures and visual apparitions
Building a team of psychics and investigators across New York
Haunted hotels, battlefield ghosts, and intelligent spirits
Personal residential cases and the ethics of paranormal intervention
Protection rituals, risks of attachment, and the line between real and imagined danger
🧵 Notable Quote:
“Paranormal hangovers are real… and so are the spirits that follow you home.”
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and follow us for more spine-tingling investigations into the supernatural side of the Midwest… and beyond.
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Facebook:https://grimreaperparanormal.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grimreaperparanormal/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grimreaperparanormal

Author Randy Overbeck Red Shadows at Saugatuck – Ghosts, Mystery & Indigenous Justice

🕯️ Episode Summary:
Host John welcomes back award-winning author Randy Overbeck to talk about his latest novel, Red Shadows at Saugatuck—the fourth entry in the Haunted Shores Mystery series. Blending paranormal mystery with social commentary, the story follows Daryl and his family as they uncover a haunting mystery tied to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis in the quaint Michigan resort town of Saugatuck.
💀 Randy dives into the inspiration behind the book, including Native American beliefs about spirits, real-world research into MMIW, and why he focused on human evil over supernatural horror. Plus, listeners get a sneak peek into the character of Leo, Daryl’s five-year-old son, who inherits the gift of seeing ghosts—and unknowingly stumbles into danger.
🔍 Topics Covered:
What inspired Red Shadows at Saugatuck
Native American spiritual beliefs and respectful representation
How Randy developed Leo and his ghost-seeing gift
Real-life statistics and horror behind MMIW
Ghost stories from Randy’s lectures and audience members
The difference between Hollywood ghosts and real experiences
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s ghost story?!
Writing habits, dream movie casting, and what’s next
👻 Memorable Quotes:
“I wanted to focus on human evil, not supernatural monsters.”
“Leo is five going on twenty—and sees ghosts without knowing they’re ghosts.”
“The ghost appeared in the Corvette and said, ‘Why’d you buy this piece of crap?’”
🔗 Where to Find Randy's Book:🌐 AuthorRandyOverbeck.com📘 Red Shadows at Saugatuck is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more. Audiobook coming soon!
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💀 Stay curious. Stay creepy. Stay spooky.

The Man in the Walls the chilling true story of Daniel LaPlante – A Total Conundrum Crossover

🕵️‍♂️ True crime meets paranormal mystery! In this episode, John teams up once again with Tracy and Jeremy from the Total Conundrum podcast to explore the chilling true story of Daniel LaPlante—a man who secretly lived inside a family's walls before holding them hostage.
🕳️ What’s inside:
A deep dive into LaPlante’s disturbing childhood and psychological profile
Creepy accounts of noises, stolen food, and clothing that vanished
The terrifying night a family returned home to find their worst nightmare
The escalation from intruder to triple homicide
Discussion of the strange overlap between true crime and the paranormal
BONUS: A hilarious and eerie True or False game featuring bizarre "people living in walls" stories from around the world
🎧 Special Guests: Tracy and Jeremy from Total Conundrum share their thoughts, research, and spooky laughs. Don't miss their previous collab with John on the Doveland mystery!
👻 Whether you're here for true crime, paranormal vibes, or weird real-life stories, this one has it all.
🔗 Links & Extras:
Listen to Total Conundrum: https://totalconundrum.com/
Watch the HBO documentary on Daniel LaPlante
Check out Your Worst Nightmare, Real Murders of Elm Street, and Frogging: Hider in My House
"You checked under the bed... but did you check inside the walls?"

UFOs, Dragons & Galactic Channeling: Monica Bermudez's Paranormal Journey

🛸 Episode Summary:In this extraordinary episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes the powerful and enlightening Monica Bermudez—a quantum purpose activator, galactic channeler, and best-selling author—for a deep dive into the mystical, cosmic, and personal. Monica shares her journey from electrical engineer to spiritual teacher, revealing how she overcame trauma, discovered her light language, and now channels ancient dragon energy to help others awaken their power.
💫 Highlights Include:I
Monica’s transformative spiritual awakening after divorce
Her experience growing up with psychic abilities and ghost sightings
Channeling light language and ancient dragon energy
The heart-centered difference between ego and true channeling
The importance of clearing inner patterns and self-worth
Her move to Mount Shasta, a known paranormal and UFO hotspot
Insights on extraterrestrial encounters and being half-galactic
How sensitivity is a superpower—and why everyone has latent spiritual gifts
Bigfoot sightings and energetic connections in sacred land
Sweat lodges, portals, and the healing power of nature
📚 Featured Book:Cracking the Sacred Heart Code – A practical guide and channeled workbook to unlock the power of the sacred heart.
🎧 Also Mentioned:
Monica’s podcast, Ascended Earth
Galactic guides, multidimensional awareness, and spiritual protection
Channeling as empowerment, not dependency
🌟 Quote of the Episode:"Everyone is paranormal. We all have intuitive gifts—we just need to awaken them." — Monica Bermudez

True Terror: Real-Life Horror Stories That Will Haunt You

In this bone-chilling episode of Nightland Frights, we’re diving into the eerie and unexplained. These aren’t campfire tales or urban legends—these are real horror stories that happened to real people.
🕵️‍♂️ Featured Stories:
👣 The Enfield Monster – In 1973 rural Illinois, a strange creature with three legs, flashlight-sized eyes, and a slimy gray body terrorized a small town. One man fired shots at the beast—but it vanished into the night. Was it mass hysteria… or something otherworldly?
🎤 Haunted Elsa Doll – A Houston family tries everything to get rid of a possessed Elsa doll that sings on its own—even with no batteries. But every time they throw it away, it comes back. Is it a prank… or a cursed toy that doesn’t want to let go?
🧱 Dead Animals in the Walls – A Pennsylvania family discovers their house is insulated with animal carcasses linked to Pennsylvania Dutch “pow-wow” folk magic. Could these occult rituals still be active today?
🔥 Florida Devil Worshipping Ritual – A respected teacher in St. Petersburg shocks the community with a bizarre fire ritual involving her former students. She claimed it was to “burn out demons”—but what was really possessing her?
🔮 You’ll hear about:
Unsettling eyewitness reports
Occult connections to historical traditions
Cursed objects that refuse to die
Disturbing rituals hidden behind suburban smiles
🎧 Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, these stories will rattle your nerves and test your courage.
 
References:
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a39179/five-real-life-horror-stories/