Hosts Mike and John — friends for over 35 years — explore the paranormal. East Coast, suburban upbringings influence their world view as they examine topics from the fringes of science, history, and culture. Ghosts, aliens, ancient knowledge, cryptids, lost civilizations and many other interesting and unexplained phenomena are the targets of their investigations and discussions. Are they real or do people just like telling stories? Is there a unifying theory or is it all just a way to pay the bills? Mike and John dive in — with all the others — to find out… and come to their own conclusions.
Into The Unknown with Mike and John
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Hosts Mike and John — friends for over 35 years — explore the paranormal. East Coast, suburban upbringings influence their world view as they examine topics from the fringes of science, history, and culture. Ghosts, aliens, ancient knowledge, cryptids, lost civilizations and many other interesting and unexplained phenomena are the targets of their investigations and discussions. Are they real or do people just like telling stories? Is there a unifying theory or is it all just a way to pay the bills? Mike and John dive in — with all the others — to find out… and come to their own conclusions.
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July 10, 2026
Vampire Mercy Brown
<p>You might not need your wooden stakes and holy water, but you will still be frightened by this incredible story. John tells us the tale of Mercy Brown.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_Brown_vampire_incident"><u>Mercy Brown vampire incident - Wikipedia</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-great-new-england-vampire-panic-36482878/?no-ist="><u>The Great New England Vampire Panic</u></a></p><p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20260519213545/https:/www.rihs.org/have-mercy/"><u>Have Mercy… – The Rhode Island Historical Society</u></a></p><p><a href="https://moonmausoleum.com/the-case-of-frederick-ransom-the-woodstock-vampire/"><u>The Case of Frederick Ransom: The Woodstock Vampire - Moon Mausoleum</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.vermonter.com/vampires-woodstock-vermont/"><u>Exhumation and Ritual: Woodstock's Secret Vampire Panic - Vermont's Very Best Stories and Legends</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Food-Dead-Trail-Englands-Vampires/dp/0819571709/ref=sr_1_1?crid=157XRN5RE6XCW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IY3ZNh6ajFszyWinNu6u8LyTYJUAlYAcQM6PphV6ZwebjmXICFazqBzaW9NItNzDVzqa_Ly9U2DJsN4Ufd34MGUVK_WjXFnMKKtG-ghqkTNQfWdBg5rxA_wT5S0CdYwZgHl7F32sma11CJ1jyfyNVHv-atO_zE3hY9hlL7uZgvbiEu5RXwfIMVIUxoF1ZuTndugl9UY2Vs0cLte88M_8gJys-WgIrdhSx1cKNxM6O6Q.1T8Rl2g_8IkwJD7mxPEeV6TNrbZKEEB15BoRql-f7Rg&dib_tag=se&keywords=food+for+the+dead&qid=1782435527&sprefix=food+for+the+dead%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1"><u>Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires: Bell, Michael E.: 9780819571700: Amazon.com: Books</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/History-Vampires-England-Haunted-America/dp/1596299983/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DWZXVF71OWA7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wFUuD985XMN9cktbkj2ij7Y2D2mTe2pXWHwBrtYklAvSct2IGq2Qw-g6F3KZTGbXN6d0QCjE_38d_mIpheFx6CcmA_HJCQltmdJ5EURtDfVm-wwcir2rGYnLiMkbp4JoiOeRUVy9yk_eKX1p5Ob6iPU5xV126r0zOjXHjGrBnHckTjTHK2S5M7rAYG6FcCVDQuUJaJEEBQ-JMhFWaCAEtzD9uFpa654ZVNB3tZEnoXo.s92E3sqFuS4Qx7dNnVnrRvZ-9lm-aTS_7cBOci4w9l4&dib_tag=se&keywords=History+of+Vampires+in+New+England&qid=1782435589&sprefix=history+of+vampires+in+new+england+%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1"><u>History of Vampires in New England, A (Haunted America): D'Agostino, Thomas, Nicholson, Arlene: 9781596299986: Amazon.com: Books</u></a></p><p><br><a href="itupodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p>
July 3, 2026
George Wasington
<p>There are stories of high strangeness surrounding the Father of our great nation. We examine George Washington and the idea his life was driven by Divine Providence, or maybe something else entirely.</p><p>Happy 4th of July!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links to Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://bryanhodge.net/2020/07/14/the-battle-of-monongahela-gods-providence/"><u>https://bryanhodge.net/2020/07/14/the-battle-of-monongahela-gods-providence/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-indian-prophecy"><u>https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-indian-prophecy</u></a></p><p><a href="https://josephsmithfoundation.org/the-bulletproof-george-washington/"><u>https://josephsmithfoundation.org/the-bulletproof-george-washington/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.ufodigest.com/article/paranormal-events-surrounded-george-washington-father-of-our-country/"><u>https://www.ufodigest.com/article/paranormal-events-surrounded-george-washington-father-of-our-country/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://montco.today/2024/12/ufo-sightings-in-pennsylvania/"><u>https://montco.today/2024/12/ufo-sightings-in-pennsylvania/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.divinemysteries.info/valley-forge-pennsylvania-usa-1777/"><u>https://www.divinemysteries.info/valley-forge-pennsylvania-usa-1777/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.academia.edu/129228282/Washingtons_Vision_at_Valley_Forge_Future_of_U_S_Shown_to_Father_of_His_Country_By_Wesley_Bradshaw"><u>https://www.academia.edu/129228282/Washingtons_Vision_at_Valley_Forge_Future_of_U_S_Shown_to_Father_of_His_Country_By_Wesley_Bradshaw</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.twopercentsurvival.com/george-washingtons-vision-at-valley-forge-winter-of-1777/"><u>https://www.twopercentsurvival.com/george-washingtons-vision-at-valley-forge-winter-of-1777/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/dlc/batch_dlc_ike_ver01/data/sn82016187/00211103516/1880120101/0256.pdf"><u>https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/dlc/batch_dlc_ike_ver01/data/sn82016187/00211103516/1880120101/0256.pdf</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amrevmuseum.org/news/now-on-view-new-display-on-the-story-of-washington-s-prayer-at-valley-forge"><u>https://www.amrevmuseum.org/news/now-on-view-new-display-on-the-story-of-washington-s-prayer-at-valley-forge</u></a></p><p><a href="http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Lincoln.html"><u>http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Lincoln.html</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15894609/fourth-turning-crisis-prediction-america.html"><u>https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15894609/fourth-turning-crisis-prediction-america.html</u></a></p><p><br><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong></strong><a href="itupodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><strong></strong></p>
June 26, 2026
The Wizard of South Mountain
<p>Pow Wow. Powerful healing magic. John's weaves this interesting tale about Western Maryland folk traditions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Zittle_Jr."><u>Michael Zittle Jr. - Wikipedia</u></a></p><p><a href="https://preservationmaryland.org/haunted-history-the-wizard-of-south-mountain-michael-zittle/"><u>Haunted History: The Wizard of South Mountain - Michael Zittle - Preservation Maryland</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/local/2016/10/30/charming-michael-zittle-made-south-mountain-magical/45642629/"><u>Charming Michael Zittle made South Mountain magical</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWxZEEF0q8k"><u>HAUNTED HISTORY | Michael Zittle: The Wizard of South Mountain | Ep. 149</u></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braucherei"><u>Braucherei - Wikipedia</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.learnreligions.com/powwow-folk-magic-4779937"><u>Folk Magic Powwow: History and Practices</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.lancasterfarming.com/country-life/antiques-and-history/hexes-and-healing-the-history-and-beliefs-of-pennsylvania-dutch-powwowing/article_09ec8c88-0a4f-407c-a628-f11e440f8366.html"><u>Hexes and Healing: The History and Beliefs of Pennsylvania Dutch Powwowing | Antiques, Collectibles & Historical Stories | lancasterfarming.com</u></a></p><p><a href="https://archive.org/details/hexcraftdutchcou0000rave"><u>HexCraft : Dutch country pow-wow magick : RavenWolf, Silver, 1956- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive</u></a></p><p><a href="https://sacred-texts.com/ame/pow/index.htm"><u>Pow-Wows Index | Internet Sacred Text Archive</u></a></p><p><a href="https://berkshistory.org/article/the-origin-and-practition-of-pow-wow-among-the-pennsylvania-germansthe-origin-and-practition-of-pow-wow/"><u>The Origin and Practition of Pow-Wow: Among the Pennsylvania Germans - Berks History Center</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friend-Need-Sympathetic-Michael-Zittle/dp/1507540620/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L2ZLI4W9LO34&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L9YFlHr-LOFF7bRhOaj2Vsb9U0tffyXNxPpXQbdI-yEuKi61u2hIoKIyaTQft6ZqGlMYBz3ukjW7RDvlAZC3QMHBmcCTbW4fRuytg68vWlqW12SIRdFR7eMVDYwee7i_E5FjEOBr5hSxZ0_C37dXx0WtY-wxbnTPrp9ZCugJQ2fmZ9ljlS2-FMICYJRDAczcvfeu7WyjqyHMGSMRJX0EikivcViok6H6dAjLzWTrqM0.NrKbivY8jfFeghfTnJDij3f7R4GY605Oj_E5rXG2wtA&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Friend+in+Need&qid=1780843865&sprefix=the+friend+in+need%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1"><u>Friend In Need: Sympathetic Knowledge: Zittle, Michael, Empedocles, Drogo, Hohman, JG: 9781507540626: Amazon.com: Books</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Long-Lost-Friend-Collection-Mysterious/dp/2898067202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1COH9QWXY75WT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x9kqQMhMr7OqDt5PWIxW4henjZZpJEibcobyJ0C2MP2MY4l1cuZtP0iqodpxznU7G_Z338lTtew2-SJZi18-DDPiBaLGGBc893KJn6xuTIqfCeBIz71Chic4gXHX4el2fOuYNsqp2vtV4mGj2j983upwcMbXrmz5zvxh52_iiTPoep6eHsc0wuxxo_IH6NSEsb5WrT6rgxu5zOxSUBLNGQvMnSNXZXemA5DQLNHVSCo.cLhsb9vF6q_FS7bZ_9dOrqAsmh14OtNnANjPMXi8BYg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+long+lost+friend+by+john+george+hohman&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780843815&sprefix=The+Long+Lost+%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1"><u>The Long Lost Friend: A Collection of Mysterious and Invaluable Arts and Remedies, for Man as well as Animals: George Hohman, John: 9782898067204: Amazon.com: Books</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/"><u>Magic in the United States</u></a> (Podcast highlighting various folk and esoteric magical traditions alive and practiced in the United States.)</p><p><br><a href="itupodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p>
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