"Spooky or Not" is hosted by friends Ari and Julia, who dive headfirst into the enigmatic world of all things spooky, bizarre, paranormal, and beyond. Join this duo as they explore the unexplained. With a mix of humor, curiosity, and a healthy dose of skepticism, they take on the unconventional territories of the supernatural, discussing ghostly encounters, unsolved mysteries, urban legends, and more. "Spooky or Not" aims to provide thrilling tales, engaging discussions, and an amusing blend of the eerie and the entertaining. Tune in for a spine-tingling exploration of the unknown.
The hosts of "Spooky or Not Podcast" stage a lighthearted, bracket-style tournament of cryptids and paranormal creatures, debating which monster would win in a supernatural showdown.
22 Apr 2025
Beyond the Pines: Legends, Lies, and the Lore of Bigfoot
In this episode, we journey deep into the woods to explore one of the most iconic legends in cryptid lore: Bigfoot. From ancient indigenous stories to modern-day sightings, we look at the history, theories, and cultural obsession surrounding this elusive creature. We break down the most well-known encounters - including the infamous Patterson-Gimlin footage - and examine casts, hair samples, and even an FBI file. We also dive into wild theories: is Bigfoot a relic hominid, a government cover-up, or something... otherworldly? Whether you're a full-on believer or a skeptic with a soft spot for Harry and the Hendersons, this one's for you.
Monster MAYhem Bracket (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:d6d2ac28-381f-43d6-aec4-34b2bcf3db41)
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The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (https://www.bfro.net/)
The FBI Vault - Bigfoot Part 01 (Final) (https://vault.fbi.gov/bigfoot/Bigfoot%20Part%2001%20%28Final%29/view)
History.com - Bigfoot was Investigated by the FBI. Here’s what they Found (https://www.history.com/articles/bigfoot-fbi-file-investigation-discovery)
Smithsonian Magazine - Why Do So Many People Still Want to Believe in Bigfoot? (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-so-many-people-still-believe-in-bigfoot-180970045/)
American Museum of Natural History - Beyond Bigfoot (https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/land/beyond-bigfoot)
LiveScience.com - Is Bigfoot real? (https://www.livescience.com/24598-bigfoot.html)
DiscoveryUK.com - The Patterson-Gimlin Film: Evidence of Bigfoot or Elaborate Hoax? (https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-patterson-gimlin-film-evidence-of-bigfoot-or-elaborate-hoax/)
DavidWalker1964 - Roger Patterson Bigfoot Footage (Youtube) (https://youtu.be/lOxuRIfFs0w?si=Xc2geEXEwsMo88p0)
Squatch Mafia - New Remastered HD Version of the Patterson Gimlin Film (Youtube) (https://youtu.be/2DyakcJB7Q8?si=b-92USPjH4pACOwU)
Episodes to get familiar with for Monster MAYhem - coming in May!
The Mapinguari
Krampus
Beyond the Broomstick: Witches and Witchcraft
The Loveland Frogman
Eyes of Darkness: The Haunting Phenomenon of BEK
Poltergeist Pandemonium
Vampires
Werewolves
Curses & Spirits: Inside the Bell Witch Haunting
Korean Legends: Tales of Terror & Tradition
The Chupacabra
Shape-Shifters of the Night: The Skinwalker Legend
Twisted Tinsel: Tales of Dark Elves
The Flatwoods Monster
Legends and Lore: The Jersey Devil Explained
Dark Wings, Deadly Warnings: The Mothman
7 Apr 2025
Dark Wings, Deadly Warnings: The Mothman
In this episode, we dig into the chilling legend of the Mothman - the winged, red-eyed creature that terrorized Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the late 1960s. From eerie eyewitness accounts and government cover-up theories to electromagnetic interference and psychic distress, we explore multiple unsettling angles of the story. We also dive into the Mothman’s strange ties to global disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima, questioning whether this creature is a cryptid, a curse, or a cosmic warning. Along the way, we uncover how a once-feared figure became the unlikely mascot of a town, complete with statues, festivals, and cinematic fame. So… is the Mothman a myth, a misidentification, or something much more ominous?
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Folklife Magazine - An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia (https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginia)
WCHS News - Man photographs creature that resembles legendary "Mothman" of Point Pleasant (https://wchstv.com/news/local/man-photographs-creature-that-resembles-legendary-mothman-of-point-pleasant)
12WBOY - The Legend of Mothman - Paranormal W.Va. (https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/the-legend-of-mothman-paranormal-w-va/)
American Hauntings - Mothman! The Enigma of Point Pleasant (https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/moth)
Spooky Appalachia - Encounter with The Mysterious Mothman (https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mothman-maryland-2002/)
Patch - Winged Freak Terrorizes Chicago? (https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/winged-freak-terrorizes-chicago-waitll-you-get-load-these-29-sightings?)
WBEZ Chicago - The case of the Chicago Mothman (https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2024/09/05/the-case-of-the-chicago-mothman?)
ClutchMOV - Wild, Wonderful and Weird: The Mothman (https://clutchmov.com/wild-wonderful-and-weird-the-mothman/index.html)
The West Virginia Encyclopedia Online - Mothman (https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/entries/1369)
It's Something Wiki - Black Bird of Chernobyl (https://itsmth.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Bird_of_Chernobyl?)
Vocal Media Fiction - The Mothman who Freaked out Hundreds of People (https://vocal.media/fiction/the-monthman-who-freaked-out-hundreds-of-people)
Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack: Season 12, Episode 6 - Mothman (https://youtu.be/RUoPLqBfFOE?si=yl6-SLYBh44o9Yc8&t=1623) (On Youtube)
Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4, Episode 5 - The Mothman Revisited (On Netflix)
Episodes to get familiar with - More info coming soon:
The Mapinguari
Krampus
Beyond the Broomstick: Witches and Witchcraft
The Loveland Frogman
Eyes of Darkness: The Haunting Phenomenon of BEK
Poltergeist Pandemonium
Vampires
Werewolves
Curses & Spirits: Inside the Bell Witch Haunting
Korean Legends: Tales of Terror & Tradition
The Chupacabra
Shape-Shifters of the Night: The Skinwalker Legend
Twisted Tinsel: Tales of Dark Elves
The Flatwoods Monster
Legends and Lore: The Jersey Devil Explained
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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Quality
68
Social presence
90
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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