Campfire Adventures
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsCampfire Adventures is a weekly podcast that shares the telling of scary stories around a campfire. The stories might sound CRAZY maybe even CREEPY, but more importantly the time we spend together will be COOL. With help from guests and commentary from the audience, our narrator (Dylan) welcomes you to enjoy listening to each weeks tale.
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Umibōzu!
April 23, 2024 00:50 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this week's episode we are traveling to Japan! Ok maybe not physically, but for the content of the story we are exploring the folklore in the area. I’d like to introduce you to the Umibōzu aka the Sea Monk. Apparently for years this sea spirit has been terrorizing ships that set sail in the open waters of Japan. Now is there a way to combat them or are they even really real? Take a listen to this week's episode and find out. Enjoy!
Djinn and Umm Al Duwais!
April 14, 2024 23:52 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWhose a fan of the movie Aladdin? Well did you know that the genie in the movie is actually based on a folklore from the Middle East? There is a story of beings known as Djinn. They can shapeshift, go between dimensions and they can lightly possess people. But with all that known I’d like to tell you about a Djinn that might be the most famous. Her name is Umm Al Duwais and let me just say she is someone you wouldn’t want to run into. Let me know what you think when you hear the story. Enjoy!
Mel's Hole!
April 06, 2024 16:22 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn a world full of supernatural entities have you ever heard of a hole in Washington state known as Mel’s Hole? Well if you haven’t then get ready for a crazy story. In 1997 there was a call made to an early morning paranormal radio station called Coast to Coast AM. The host Art Bell entertains this story from a man named Mel Waters, where he goes into detail about how there is this other worldly hole on his property. Things have been thrown in the hole, tests have been conducted to figure o...
The Green Man aka Charlie No Face!
March 31, 2024 15:37 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHow many of us love a good urban legend? What about one that actually turns out to be based on a true story? Well, have you ever heard the one about The Green Man? Or maybe you know him as Charlie No Face. If not in this episode we talk about the myth of a cryptid that walks up and down the night roads of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I'm not sure if a run in with these creatures is ideal, but surprisingly a number of people actually had an encounter with the person who inspired the urban legend...
La Mano Peluda!
March 23, 2024 07:55 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBKicking off a new year of stories I thought it might be a good idea to go down to Mexico and South America. No we didn’t get a chance to take a trip out to these countries, but I did find a story involving them all. Have any of you ever heard of a creepy crawler known as La Mano Peluda? It translates to The Hairy Hand, and if you haven’t heard of it then no worries because we got you covered. There are a few various origins for this cryptid, but what I can tell you is that it hunts at night...
Dame Alice Kyteler - The Witch!
March 17, 2024 22:21 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHappy 3rd Birthday Campfire Adventures! We’ve made it another full year! Thank you to everyone out there in podcastland for listening to our Crazy, Creepy, but Cool stories. It’s been a fun year and I can’t wait to share more adventures and episodes with you for the next year. For this week's episode I wasn’t able to find a story about an Irish Vampire like I've done for the last 2 years, but will a witch work? She is known as the Dame Alice Kyteler and back in the 1300’s she became the reas...
Restricted Caller!
March 11, 2024 16:54 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBIn a world full of scary stories it might seem inconceivable that a monster can be laying dormant in our technology. This week I am going to share the story of a family who experienced cyberbullying in 2007. For months this family lived in terror as the bully raged on. Take a listen to this week's episode and hear all about what happened.
A Witch Named Helen Duncan!
March 04, 2024 02:29 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHave you ever heard the story about the witch named Helen Duncan? No, well let me share some of her story. She was a medium who performed seances and used ectoplasm to connect with spirits. Traveling across the UK she helped a lot of people, but not everyone was a fan. In, enter the legal system, take a listen to this week's episode to find out everything that happened. Enjoy!
Zombie Road - Missouri!
February 24, 2024 19:37 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWe've heard about haunted houses, haunted chairs, but now about a haunted road. In Missouri there is a road that has been known as the most haunted road in America. To the locals it is known as Zombie Road. So there's a zombie, the spirits of an old woman and even Native American specters. Take a listen to this weeks episode and let me know if your ready for an adventure.
Curse: The Crying Boy!
February 17, 2024 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBRecently we’ve talked about curses like James Dean’s car Little Bastard. In that episode we broke down the characteristics of a curse and how they come to be. For this week's episode we are going to hear about another curse, only this one is about a series of paintings known as The Crying Boy. This painting's connection to destruction, emotion and the supernatural is both believable and questionable. We dive into the creation of the paintings and the media's coverage that followed the succes...
Raven Mocker!
February 10, 2024 20:26 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn the Cherokee community there is a creature that has been born from fear. Now we are human so we have plenty of fears, but the one in particular that our cryptid is born from is the fear we have of death. This being is a shapeshifter that takes the form of a raven in order to search for its next victim. Once that victim is found then all bets are off. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear how you might be able to survive an encounter. Enjoy!
The Dakota - A Classic Ghost Story!
February 10, 2024 20:21 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWhen you're searching for Luxury Apartments in New York then you should look into a complex known as The Dakota. When you're searching for haunted apartments in New York you should look up The Dakota. Yup the very same, this building was built in the 1800's and its connection to both luxury and paranormal are well known. According to reports there are at least 5 ghosts that call this complex home. In this episode I'll tell you how to be accepted by the high society people, but also what ghos...
The Curse of Little Bastard!
January 30, 2024 01:48 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week I think it's about time we delve into the idea of curses. So I got this book and while looking for ideas I stumbled across a story about James Dean and his Porsche Little Bastard. After reading about the history of these two I don’t think we can call it anything other than a curse. Take a listen to this week's episode and find out how the purchase of this Porsche changed the course of so many lives. Enjoy!
The Giants of Solomon Islands!
January 20, 2024 20:37 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen you think of giants what do you envision? Did you think of those large human looking creatures that say fee-fi-fo-fum? Well that's what I would have thought they looked like too, but after researching this week's story I question if they might actually resemble Bigfoot. I recently heard about an island that's filled with giants, its located off the east coast of Papua New Guinea. The island is known as Solomon Islands and stories have been told about these local giants for generations a...
The Dyatlov Pass Incident!
January 14, 2024 17:03 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week we are going to dive into another mystery and this one remains unsolved almost 50 years after the events took place. Let me set the scene, there was a group of 10 skiers in Russia going to mountains never explored before. They gave themselves about two weeks to accomplish their goal, but then tragedy struck. In this week's episode we break down the events that took place and the theories surrounding what happened. Enjoy and let me know what you think.
The Lost Colony of Roanoke!
January 06, 2024 12:03 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this week's episode we attempt to solve a mystery that has puzzled Americans for over 500 years. Ok well maybe we don’t actually solve anything, but we are definitely going to talk about it. So our story takes place on Roanoke Island, North Caroline back in the late 1500’s. There was a group of over 100 English settlers who tried to call the land home, until someone came looking for them and there was no trace of anyone living on the island. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear mo...
The Domovoy!
December 30, 2023 10:21 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAs the new year gets closer and closer,I thought it might be a good idea to share a more heart warming story. The story I have for you this week is one about a house spirit known to live in the homes of Slavic people. These spirits are definitely the ones you'd want to have in your house to hold things down and protect you. In the episode we talk about what these spirits want and exactly how they have your back. Enjoy the episode and have a Happy New Year!
The Yule Family!
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBMerry Christmas Early Campers! Are we all ready for the holidays or do we need another minute or two? Well in the meantime we have another holiday episode ready for you all and this time we are telling a story from Iceland. Do you remember the episode we did about the Yule Cat? Well the cat has a whole Yule family! There is a mother named Gryla, her husband and 13 children known as the Yule Lads. In this week's episode I’ll tell you what they want and if you are able to protect yourself from...
The Christmas Troll!
December 16, 2023 18:49 - 19 minutes - 18 MBYou know how Santa has his elves to help him get ready for the holidays? Well guess what we have during the holidays? Starting Christmas Day for the 12 Days of Christmas these little trolls known as the Kallikantzari emerge from hibernation. These trolls call Greece home and they go house to house causing mischief and havoc. Check out this week's episode and find out how to protect yourselves this holiday season.
The Christmas Witch aka Frau Perchta!
December 09, 2023 08:03 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe made it to the Christmas season and you know what that means! It’s time for Holiday themed cryptid stories. This week I’d like to tell you the story of a Christmas Witch named Frau Perchta. She has been known to the locals of Germany and Austria for the past few centuries. Her M.O. is traveling around during the 12 days of Christmas, looking to wreak havoc on those she deems deserving. Take a listen to this week's episode to get into the holiday spirit, but also to learn how to avoid a ru...
The Exorcism in Gary, Indiana!
December 01, 2023 12:56 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBAs promised, here is part 2 of our episode released this week. I appreciate your understanding and support and hope you enjoy this episode. I looked into an exorcism performed on a family living in Gary, IN. The premise is that in 2011 the Ammons family moved into a new house and things started to escalate supernaturally from day 1. Let me know what you think and oh at the eng Lory and I share a few anecdotes. Enjoy!
Thanksgiving Gone Wrong!
November 30, 2023 14:16 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBDid you get a chance to listen to my birthday episodes yet? No worries if not, but I did promise for there to be a two episode release for the festivities and I'm ready to keep my word. In this episode Lory takes over and shares the story of a movie named Pilgrims, which is all about the horrors that can go wrong with Thanksgiving. She also adds a spin to the info. Take a listen to part 1 of our 2 episode release and enjoy!
The Ghost of the Flamingo Casino!
November 23, 2023 06:22 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! Well that's what they say at least, but for this week's episode we are completing our birthday shenanigans with sharing an episode we recorded about Las Vegas! Have you ever heard of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel? Well Lory has, and in this week's episode the two of us are going to explore the life of Bugsy and also what people believed he did after he died. Enjoy this episode and Happy Thanksgiving!
The Hauntings of Zion National Park!
November 16, 2023 17:48 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBGuess what Campers?! It was just my birthday and because of that I recorded a bonus episode for all of you. For the beginning of my birthday shenanigans we ended up in Zion National Park. And in addition to the various hikes, the beautiful scenery and animals there is also a paranormal side. In this week's episode I’m going to share a few stories that gave me a light fright while I explored the park. Also I bought a book with a bonus story so enjoy the episode and thanks for celebrating with...
The Killer in the Backseat!
November 09, 2023 01:07 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this week's episode we are taking things back to urban legends and the one we talk about today is known as The Killer in the Backseat. Now just as the name alludes to, we are going to learn about potential threats that one can find in the backseat of their car. I myself haven’t heard this legend before, but I have had an experience or two so take a listen because I'll share them with you. Enjoy!
The Curse & True story of the Poltergeist!
November 03, 2023 11:13 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBTo wrap up our series of the true stories behind scary movies for the Halloween season we are going to look into the movie Poltergeist. We didn’t just find the true story, but we uncovered an alleged curse haunting the cast. So in this episode we learn about how the Herrmann family went through their own version of a poltergeist. And then there's this curse, so apparently the cast has been afflicted by an eerie feeling from being part of this classic film and then there are other accounts of...
The Brighton Ax Murder on 1982!
October 27, 2023 11:53 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this week's episode we are going to cover the true story behind the Netflix movie Things Heard & Seen. The story used is of an ax murder that happened in Brighton, New York in 1982. It was a 40 year old cold case that as of recent has been solved or has it? The premise of this murder is that a man named Jim returned home from work on February 19th of 1982 and what he found was his wife Cathy laying lifeless in their bed with an ax in her head. As the investigation ensued it became clear t...
The Gainesville Ripper - Danny Rollings!
October 21, 2023 22:46 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this week's episode we are going to dive into the idea of evil being something that is created and not born. Have you ever heard of The Gainesville Ripper? He is a man that grew up in an abusive household which in turn led him to a life of crime. Within this episode we are going to touch on some sensitive topics like abuse, murder and sexual violence. If you feel like this might be too hard to listen to, I understand, but sometimes we need to talk about monsters like this so we know what ...
The Ghostbuster Ruling of 1991!
October 11, 2023 18:26 - 19 minutes - 18 MBDid you know there was a house in New York that was legally declared haunted? In 1991 there was a legal battle between the buyer and seller of a 1890’s Victorian Style home and it's all because it was allegedly haunted. For this week's episode I’m going to do my best to explain in "Dylan terms" the various legal and real estate terms used to break down this case. So get ready to think, but enjoy hearing how the result of this legal battle ended up being called the Ghostbusters Ruling. Enjoy!
The Birds Movie Revealed!
October 04, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBWhen you think of scary animals would you say that birds top your list? Me neither, but have you ever seen the movie The Birds? It's a movie from the 1960’s and because of what went down in it I might just change my mind. In this week's episode we cover the true stories behind what inspired this classic horror movie. Also, don’t forget that on Monday we are watching the movie so get ready and enjoy the episode.
Robert, Astral Projection & Ammut!
September 27, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBKeeping up with the theme for this Halloween season we are still covering episodes of our favorite scary movies. This week we are joined by our friend JoAnna and we are covering the stories that inspired her favorite movie Insidious. During my research I kinda fell down a few rabbit holes that led me to a story about a man named Robert, a trip to a different world through Astral Projection and of course a demon named Ammut. So get ready because this ones going to be an adventure, enjoy!
The Devil Made Me Do It - Arne Johnson Story!
September 20, 2023 19:02 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBFor this week's episode I thought it would be a good idea to start getting in the Halloween mood. So like we did last year we are going to start telling stories based off of scary movies. Last year we covered 2 movies from one of my favorite franchises, The Conjuring Universe. So to kick off this season's celebration we are going to finally cover the true story behind The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It. So take a listen to the true events that inspired the latest movie in the franchise...
Champ!
September 13, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this week's episode we are going to explore the tale of America's Loch Ness Monster. Have you ever heard of a cryptid known as Champ? Well there's a lake that is bordered by New York, Vermont and Canada and Champ has made it home. We are going to talk about the comparisons to Nessy, talk about alleged sightings and even share some Arizona Ice Teas. So grab a tea and enjoy listening to this week's story.
The Tail's of Kitsune!
September 06, 2023 19:33 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThere is a legend of a nine tailed fox that lives in Japan. No, I'm not talking about Ninetales, the Pokémon or Kurama from Naruto, but this week's cryptid might be the inspiration for those stories. In Japan there are stories of a nine tailed fox named Kitsune. Depending on who you ask they are either a bringer of peace or a menace enacting revenge. In this week's episode we cover almost everything from anime, the extremes of the Kitsune and how to try and protect yourself. Take a listen to...
1987 UFO of Aurora, TX!
August 30, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBI hope you all saved your foil hats from our live episode! If you didn’t then no worries because you know I always got you covered. So for this week's story I’d like to cover a story that's been dubbed the Roswell before the Roswell incident. It takes place in a little town in Texas in 1897 and it involves an Alien, UFO and of course Seekers of truth. So take a listen and let me know if you believe in Ned or not. Enjoy!
The Live Episode at Bates Nut Farm!
August 23, 2023 18:21 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBYou know how this podcast is all about adventures? Well we might have done our biggest one to date. With the help of Bates Nut Farm and our friend Catherine we were able to participate in Bate’s campout under the stars event on August 19, 2023. It had food vendors, live music, camping and a live episode from Campfire Adventures Podcast. In this week's episode we are sharing the audio from that night. We told three different stories about cryptids, one about Bigfoot, then the Chupacabra and l...
The Sirens Story!
August 16, 2023 08:03 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWho loves a good remix? Well if you said yes, then you're in luck because the podcast has a guest host this week. JDizzy takes us on another adventure around Los Angeles and then hosts her second Campfire Adventure episode. In this week's episode we are taken into the wondrous world of Greek Mythology. Our host goes into detail about one particular story that seems to get lost in history and that is the tale of the Sirens. So grab a drink, relax a little and listen to this week's episode!
Robert the Doll!
August 09, 2023 18:55 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the Florida Keys there's an island called Key West and on this island there is a doll that has been haunting the community for over 100 years. He is known as Robert the doll and is currently residing in a museum. People can come visit him, write to him and hear all about his adventure in Key West since his arrival in the early 1900’s. As far as the locals are concerned Robert the doll is of the supernatural variety and if you speak out against him that would be at your own risk. So take a...
The Brown Lady!
August 02, 2023 18:44 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThere's a ghost in England that turns out to be one of the most famous specters in the world. It's all thanks to one photo that was taken in 1936. So there was this family, the Townsheds, who owned a great big house in Norfolk, England. Now as it usually does, life happened and people got in their feelings and that's when things started to get weird. Take a listen to this week's episode and find out how this ghost lived, died and stuck around. Enjoy!
Batsquatch!
July 26, 2023 18:33 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe’ve all heard about Bigfoot and his cousins right? Well it seems like each time we hear about them they all have something unique about them. For this weeks I'd like to introduce you to one of the coolest cousins we’ve talked about and his name is Batsquatch. Standing 9ft tall with a wingspan of 50ft this cryptid made its home in the state of Washington. Take a listen to this week's episode and hear how this cousin became a legend. Cheers…that'll make sense later.
The Bunyip of Australia!
July 19, 2023 07:54 - 24 minutes - 23 MBWhen we think of Australia we might think of the super cool accents, kangaroos and of course Steve Irwin and the family, but with all these incredible things there has to be an equally amazing cryptid right? Well if you said yes then you would be right because this week I’d like to tell you the story of the Bunyip. This creature is said to live in the swamps and lakes of Australia, it lurks beneath the water in hopes that unsuspecting prey will come by. Take a listen to this week's episode t...
The Snallygaster!
July 12, 2023 19:12 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBWe have another remix episode for you Campers. This week Patrice takes over to tell you the tale of the legendary Snallygaster. This creature got the president and the government involved with its antics. Take a listen to this week's episode and hear all about it and a few laughs between Patrice and I. Enjoy!
The Zanfretta Alien Incident!
July 05, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThere was an incident that happened in 1978, one that would change the history of UFO’s and the life of a 26 year old man. After one fateful night and numerous alien abductions Pier Zanfretta would make history. He was criticized, fought to get justice and stuck in what would seem like Deja Vu. This episode is a crazy one so get the foil hats ready and let's dive into this one. Enjoy!
The Ahool!
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThere is a country out there made up of islands with almost a quarter of the world's animals. It’s known as Indonesia, have you ever heard of it? And of these animals there is also a cryptid that calls these islands home and it's known as the Ahool. A winged creature that has been known to locals since the 1900’s. While it hunts at night, it looks for prey and uses its massive wings to propel itself through the sky. So is it a bird, is it a bat, is it a dinosaur? Hear all about it in this we...
The Huay Chivo!
June 21, 2023 18:23 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBI’d like to start by saying that all magic comes with a price and yes I mean ALL magic. So, in this week's episode I’d like to introduce you to a cryptid known as the Huay Chivo. This cryptid has been haunting the people of South America for generations. In the shadows of the night both people and livestock aren’t safe. So grab your drinks and get your prayers in because this story is going to take us on a historical/supernatural adventure. Enjoy!
The Moon Eyed People!
June 14, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBFor this week's episode, I decided to use our great big book of cryptids to help us choose a topic. However, the one that we found may need us to put on our foil hats. It’s alleged that there was a race of people living in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina back in the 12th century. Yeah I know everything seems to go down in the Appalachian. Anyway these beings weren’t just regular settlers they were short with light skin and blue eyes and couldn’t bare to be out in the sunlight. No...
The UFO of Varginha, Brazil!
June 07, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDid you happen to save the foil hats I ask you all to wear from time to time? Well if you did then it was for good reason because we have a new story for you involving a UFO crash and aliens. So allegedly in Varginha, Brazil on January 20, 1996 there was a UFO crash and multiple sightings of aliens loose in the city. With the help of a new documentary called Moment of Contact new life has been brought to this case and now here we are to share the story with you. Enjoy!
The Bigfoot Twofer!
May 31, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBDo you ever wonder if cryptids have families? Well wonder no more, because I would like to introduce you all to two more of Bigfoot's cousins. I know we have mentioned a few family members of this legendary cryptid, but the two I will tell you about today are of the more sinister persuasion. So grab a drink and take a chair because there is alot going down in this week's episode. Enjoy!
The Flying Dutchman!!
May 25, 2023 17:23 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOut on the seas there is one story that haunts sailors from all around. It is a universal legend that acts as a warning for all ships, their captains, and their crew. This is the story of the one and only Flying Dutchman. A haunted ship that is eternally sailing the 7 seas and how that actually happened is a crazy story. So with that said it's time to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy this week's episode.
Le Loyon!
May 17, 2023 18:18 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBHow long does it take for an urban legend to make a name for itself? I was always under the impression that with cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster it took hundreds and hundreds of years. However, I now have a new understanding and that's because of the story I have to share with you all this week. In Switzerland there is an urban legend out there that took 10 years to gain international fame. Take a listen to this week's episode and let me tell you the story of Le Loyon.