Dairyland Frights

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
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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.
Follow Bill Powers & A Grim Reaper Paranormal:
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/

"The Watchers, The Government, and the Cryogenic Chamber: Paul V’s Paranormal Path"

In this eye-opening episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes Paul G. Vecchiet, a former Air Force officer turned spiritual seeker and author of The Disclosure Paradox. Paul shares his incredible journey from military insider to metaphysical guide—uncovering hidden bases, cryogenic chambers, and the spiritual role of alien contact.
🚨 Topics Covered:
👷‍♂️ Paul’s time at Wright-Patterson AFB and the mysterious Foreign Technology Division
🧊 Discovery of a secret cryogenic chamber and underground base
👽 Contact with “The Watchers” and the truth behind alien abductions
🧘‍♂️ Indigo meditation, karmic law, and humanity’s spiritual test
✍️ Why Paul chose fiction to tell the truth in his novel The Disclosure Paradox
🩸 The shocking DNA findings behind the Shroud of Turin (and his upcoming sequel)
🧬 Are we genetically flawed? What aliens say about our “original sin”
🚫 Why disclosure might never happen—and what would happen if it did
🧠 Key Takeaways:
Humanity is under spiritual quarantine, not just technological.
Karma plays a cosmic role in shaping lives, even across lifetimes.
The Disclosure Paradox explains why we’re not ready for alien contact.
Bigfoot? Maybe not a cryptid—possibly a cosmic sentinel.
📚 Books by Paul G. Vecchiet
The Disclosure Paradox – Out now
Salvation (Book Two) – Coming October 2025
What Doesn’t Kill Her (Prequel) – Coming June 2026🔗 Visit: https://thedisclosureparadox.com
🗣️ Quote of the Episode:"Others have a greater impact on us than we have on ourselves." – Paul G. Vecchiet

True Urban Legends with guests Sirens of the Supernatural

In this thrilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John welcomes the family trio behind the paranormal podcast Sirens of the Supernatural: Rhonda, her daughter Lindsay, and cousin Ryan. They dive deep into their chilling personal encounters with the supernatural, including haunted childhood homes, eerie dreams that came true, ghostly footsteps in creepy basements, and an unforgettable Ouija board session.
From Appalachia ghost lore to cursed dolls, Trans-Allegheny spirits, and even the terrifying entity known as “Legion,” the group explores how the paranormal has shaped their lives. They also share legendary urban myths from their home states of North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee—including the mysterious Brown Mountain Lights, the soul-snatching Wampus Cat, and the moonshine-loving cryptid, the Snallygaster!
Highlights Include:
👻 Rhonda’s psychic dreams and emotional energy sensitivity
🐾 Lindsay’s childhood ghost story—gray marble feet under her sister’s bed
👁️ Ryan’s terrifying encounter with a possible demonic entity in a group home
🧸 Haunted dolls, eerie dreams, and the dangers of Ouija boards
🪵 Urban legends: Brown Mountain Lights, the Wampus Cat, and the Snallygaster
🚫 Why some spirits may follow you home… and how to deal with them
💡 Paranormal investigation tips, cultural legends, and haunted history
Guest Info:🔮 Sirens of the Supernatural is hosted by Rhonda, Lindsay, and Ryan—three family members with deep ties to Appalachian folklore and paranormal investigation. Tune in to their podcast for more spine-tingling tales.
Connect with Them:
🎧 Podcast: Sirens of the Supernatural (available wherever you get your podcasts)
📱 Social Media: @sirensofthesupernatural
Mentioned Locations & Legends:
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, WV
Brown Mountain, NC
Snallygaster sightings in VA & MD
Cherokee legends of the Wampus Cat

Weird Cryptids & Paranormal Crushes w/ Guest Monster Crush

In this hilarious and haunting episode of Dairyland Frights, host John dives deep into the wild world of cryptids with Derek and LD (Lady Dame) from the Monster Crush podcast. Together, they celebrate the weirdest creatures, the power of humor in horror, and the strange ways we fall in love with monsters.
👻 In This Episode:
The heartfelt and hilarious origins of the Monster Crush podcast
LD’s unforgettable Twitch show Smutty Saturdays (featuring fanfiction, tentacles & more!)
Derek’s haunted college days and a possibly possessive ghost
LD’s terrifying sleep paralysis demons: The Hat Man, the Hag, and the Changeling
John's ghostly encounter with "Sarah," the barn spirit, and a mysterious paranormal mark that still lingers!
Cryptids we can’t stop talking about: The Beast of Bray Road, Slender Man, Paul Bunyan, the X-Monkey (!), and the infamous Dildo Pond Monster 😳
Wild tales of veggie vampires, the Japanese Hairy Fish, and the truly bizarre Czechoslovakian Dong Wrangler
💀 Hot Topics Include:
Why humor belongs in paranormal podcasting
Spectrophilia: ghost lovers, haunted honeymoons, and phantom flings
The line between folklore, fiction, and true terror
Top ridiculous cryptids that may or may not exist (but we hope they do)
🧠 Guests:
Derek & LD from Monster Crush, the podcast that asks: “What if the monster was hot though?”
🎧 Listen Now on your favorite podcast platform!💫 Rate & Review to support independent paranormal creators.

From Haunted Houses to Hollywood: The Spooky Adventures of Sophia Temperilli

In this episode of Dairyland Frights, join host John as he welcomes the captivating Sophia Temperilli, a seasoned paranormal investigator and host of her podcast, The Ghost Host. Together, they embark on a thrilling exploration of haunted houses, cryptids, and the intricate world of the supernatural.
Sophia shares her personal experiences growing up in a haunted home, revealing the chilling moments that shaped her passion for the paranormal. From shadowy figures to eerie EVPs, she recounts the haunting tales that have followed her throughout her life. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn as they discuss everything from the infamous Chupacabra to the peculiarities of Ouija boards and cursed dolls.
As they delve into the complexities of paranormal investigations, John and Sophia examine the importance of skepticism, the role of psychic abilities, and the emotional weight of living with the supernatural. With laughter and insight, they navigate the fine line between belief and disbelief, sharing their thoughts on famous haunted locations and the ghosts that linger within.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the paranormal, featuring personal anecdotes, expert insights, and a touch of humor. Tune in and prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the unknown!
00:00 - Make sure you rate and subscribe to this podcast and give us five stars
02:37 - The chupacabra, which is a cryptid, is Mexican
03:06 - Sophie says she's still traumatized from living in a haunted house
07:31 - Did you have an experience before that of a paranormal, um, experience
09:41 - Sophie: In my home haunting, I did not receive help
14:07 - Have you ever been on an investigation or talking to somebody that frightened you
19:32 - Did you tell the owners it was haunted? Did you sell the house
20:04 - John York almost bought the Amityville Horror House, this club
24:48 - You lived in a Haunted house that affected you
27:12 - What do you think about orbs? I think it's probably dust
32:04 - Nine out of ten paranormal investigators have a room full of dolls
33:44 - If someone sends you a cursed doll for Christmas, would you keep it
36:57 - You could get double the work done with a ghost in your laptop
38:23 - John says he uses Ouija boards but doesn't touch them
41:49 - One teenager came to me with an Ouija board in a cemetery
45:28 - What is your favorite paranormal investigation and why
50:22 - The lizard needs food. Yeah, I hear you. I'm a PR candidate. I can ask questions. Um, I've been doing that
50:42 - The Ghost Host grew up around psychics, and their accuracy astounds him
55:44 - John: I think we all have a vibratio,n and maybe manifestation is possible
59:47 - Viking says he has four spirit guides and is doing well
01:04:26 - I have a lot of questions about my forest living in this life
01:06:59 - So before we wrap up, I always ask this question of my paranormal investigators
01:10:06 - I'd love to go to Dracula's castle and investigate some investigations
01:10:27 - Sophia Temperili's show is now on Spotify and iTunes
References:
https://allaroundadventure.com/sophia-temperilli-the-ghost-host/
Ghosthunting.com
https://www.ghosthunting.com
Liveparanormal.com
https://www.liveparanormal.com
The Ghost Host
https://www.theghosthost.com
Scooby Doo
https://www.scoobydoo.com
Women on the Fringe
https://www.womenonthefringe.com
Ghosted Magazine
https://www.ghostedmagazine.com