Shadowland
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 144 ratingsExplore the paranormal universe with hosts Seth and Christina as they share true stories of the supernatural, spooky and unknown. Each episode of this true paranormal podcast covers a single topic, from hauntings, high strangeness, close encounters and cryptids to missing 411 cases, psychic research and evidence of the afterlife. All that stuff and more. Welcome to Shadowland. Send us your stories, suggest an episode topic or otherwise get in touch: [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram: @shadowlandpodcast
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Episodes
Episode 83: Dreaming the Future
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThe visions that come to us in sleep show us many things. Our deepest longings, our greatest fears, the darkest secrets we keep even from ourselves. And sometimes? They show us the future. Today, we’re sharing stories of precognitive dreams.
Episode 82: Haunted Gift Guide
December 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThe season of giving is here and as we all know, some gifts are a hit, some are a miss–but some are downright spooky. Today, welcome to our Shadowland haunted holiday gift guide.
Episode 81: Cryptid Campfire Stories
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWhether you’re hiking in the woods after sunset or driving a desolate road all alone, it’s not just bears or creepy humans you need to be worried about. There could be stranger things lurking in the darkness. Today, we’re sharing campfire stories about cryptids.
Episode 80: Black-Eyed Entities
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThey say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But for some, when you look in, all you see is darkness. Whether they take the form of children, the elderly or other creatures of the night, one thing’s for certain–they’re absolutely terrifying. Today, we’re sharing stories of black-eyed entities.
Episode 79: Eyes of the Mantis with Special Guest Paul Jacks
October 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn our previous episode, we covered eyewitness accounts of a creature that defies explanation. Neither human nor insect, one thing is certain: it’s not of this world. Today, in a special episode, we’re talking to Paul Jacks about his encounter with the Mantis Man.
Episode 78: Watchers in the Woods
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWhen you’re venturing into the woods, there are the dangers you look out for and others you never see coming. Because as you peer into the darkness, you never know what’s looking back. Today, we’re sharing stories about two creepy forest creatures you may have never heard of.
Episode 77: Lurking in the Tall Grass
August 07, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWe’ve all heard of mysterious creatures stalking the forest. But what about the things lurking in the tall grass–and the fascinating evidence they leave behind. Today, we’re sharing stories about the Ohio Grassman.
Episode 76: Vanished into the Sky
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBWhen someone goes missing, the case can be tough to solve. Sometimes it’s deemed voluntary, sometimes accidental, sometimes foul play. But once in a while, a vanishing seems to defy explanation–and might be out of this world. Today, we’re sharing stories about mysterious disappearances tied to UFOs.
Episode 76: Up and Vanished
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBWhen someone goes missing, the case can be tough to solve. Sometimes it’s deemed voluntary, sometimes accidental, sometimes foul play. But once in a while, a vanishing seems to defy explanation–and might be out of this world. Today, we’re sharing stories about mysterious disappearances tied to UFOs.
Episode 75: Second Sight
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWhen it comes to the world of the paranormal, many of us have a story or two. But for others, it’s part of the story of their lives. Today, we’re welcoming back special guest Mike Gabriel to talk psychic phenomena. And…our very own EVP.
Episode 74: Taken Aboard
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSeeing lights in the sky is a shocking experience in and of itself. But imagine not just seeing a spaceship–but going inside. Today, we’re sharing stories about close encounters of the fourth kind.
Episode 73: The Electric Pink Visions of PKD
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat happens when you have a profound experience that can’t be explained? Do you take it as madness? As divine inspiration? Or do you spend the rest of your life trying to figure it out? Today, we’re sharing stories about the extraordinary visions of Philip K. Dick
Episode 72: Snowbound Scaries
February 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhen we think of spooky landscapes, it’s usually a land of shadows. The thought of something lurking in darkness. But sometimes, the most terrifying things stalk in a stretch of endless white. Today, we’re sharing stories of snowbound scaries.
Episode 71: Holiday Special: The Longest Night
December 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIt’s the shortest day of the year–and the longest night. Dark, cold and full of mystery, it’s a time when the veil separating this world from the next is thinnest. And sometimes, the strangest things get through. Today, we’re sharing stories for the winter solstice.
Episode 70: Tales from the Road
December 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBTheir work takes them into crowded cities, across state lines and over endless stretches of lonely highway. With so many hours on the open road, they see a lot of things–and some, they wish they hadn’t. Today, we’re sharing paranormal stories from truck drivers.
Episode 69: Ghost in the Room
October 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThey represent escape, relaxation, a respite for the weary traveler. They’re a home away from home, however temporary. But it seems that some guests never check out. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted hotels.
Episode 68: This House is Haunted
October 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThey’re the granddaddy of ghost tales, conjuring up Victorian turrets, creaking doors and pale apparitions. But what is it like when you’re a real resident? Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted houses…with a very special guest.
Episode 67: Wet Haunted American Summer
September 22, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBCamping season is here, inspiring us to gather around the fire to tell our most terrifying tales. But as the flames die down and we peer into the darkness, what if something out there’s looking back? Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted campgrounds.
Episode 66: After the Wave
August 19, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBAfter a devastating tragedy, part of the healing process comes from talking about it. But what happens when you have nowhere to turn? Or if no one even knows you’re there? Today, we’re sharing stories about the Ishinomaki Ghost Sightings.
Episode 65: The Valley of Headless Men
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBConcealed by blanketing mists and towering mountains, it’s one of the last unexplored places on Earth. But within its mysterious beauty lies great danger–and maybe something sinister. Today, we’re sharing stories about the Valley of Headless Men.
Episode 64: Dark Side of the Moon
June 17, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe typically think of it as a barren place of extreme temperatures and cratered landscapes–with only the blackness of space for a sky. But does it have anything to hide? And should we be scared? Today, we’re sharing stories from the dark side of the moon.
Episode 63: Digging for Ghouls
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIt’s an ancient and unbelievably dangerous vocation, beckoning workers to the undiscovered depths of our world. But in their digging, do they ever unearth things they can’t explain? Today, we’re sharing stories about miners and the darkness below.
Episode 62: Making Contact
April 15, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWhen we think of alien encounters, it’s usually the chance sightings, surprise visitations, terrifying abductions. But there are people who actually made the first move–and invited alien contact. Today, we’re sharing stories about Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind.
Episode 61: Crawlers of the Night
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBDespite their mysterious or even terrifying appearance, cryptids are often described in familiar terms. Some look like enormous wolves, some look like hairy ape men, others look like insects–and a few look like…walking pants. Today, we’re sharing stories about the Fresno Nightcrawlers.
Episode 61: Night Crawling
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBDespite their mysterious or even terrifying appearance, cryptids are often described in familiar terms. Some look like enormous wolves, some look like hairy ape men, others look like insects–and a few look like…walking pants. Today, we’re sharing stories about the Fresno Nightcrawlers.
Episode 60: Evidence of the Afterlife with Dr. Jeffrey Long
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOf all the questions in life, one looms eternally large: what happens when we die? Does it all fade to black? Or is there reason to believe death isn’t the end? Today, we’re hearing about Near Death Experiences from one of the world’s leading experts, Dr. Jeffrey Long.
Episode 59: Aliens Are The New Black
February 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAs if a close encounter isn’t strange enough, the eerie visits from black-suited individuals–or entities–that follow them can be even stranger. And sometimes? They’re downright terrifying. Today, we’re sharing stories about the Men In Black.
Episode 58: Holiday Special: All We Need is a Miracle
December 23, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBTo true believers, they’re acts of God. To skeptics, they’re something science just hasn’t gotten around to explaining yet. And they range from small yet meaningful to life-changing. Today for this holiday special, we’re sharing stories about miracles.
Episode 57: Real Imaginary Friends
December 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThe line between our inner and outer worlds is never more blurry than in childhood. But are the things we dream up ever more than make believe? And if so, should we be afraid? Today, we’re sharing stories about real imaginary friends.
Episode 56: The Devil's Typewriter
December 08, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBSome people view them as harmless party games--for others they’re potential portals to the underworld. But whether you believe in their powers or not, there’s good reason to believe bad things can happen around them. Today, we’re sharing stories about ouija board mishaps.
Episode 55: Spooktober Special: Spooky 911
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThey’re on the front lines of tragedy, trauma and death, bringing people back from the brink or bearing witness to their final moments. Being so close to the veil, it only makes sense that they’d have more than their share of chilling--and even terrifying--encounters. Today, we’re sharing true paranormal stories from medical workers, police and first responders.
Episode 54: Creatures of the Night
October 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBWhether they’re portrayed as debonair seducers or hideous and unholy monsters, the idea of immortal creatures that feast on the blood of the living dates back centuries. Their stories have inspired works of art from literature to film. But do they only exist in fiction--or are the undead very much alive? Today, we’re sharing stories about vampires.
Episode 53: Under the Skin
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIn Native American legends, sinister creatures stalk the dark wilderness, taking the form of predatory beasts--or even the faces of people you love. But could this terrifying lore be more than skin-deep? Today, we’re sharing stories about skinwalkers.
Episode 53: Under the Skin
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIn Native American legends, sinister creatures stalk the dark wilderness, taking the form of predatory beasts--or even the faces of people you love. But could this terrifying lore be more than skin-deep? Today, we’re sharing stories about skinwalkers.
Episode 52: Thunderstruck
September 08, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBFrom Dr. Frankenstein’s unholy experiments to Doc’s flux capacitor in Back to the Future, we’ve long been exposed to art and pop culture fantasies of what might be possible if we harnessed the power of lightning. It turns out, there are some who claim that one dark and stormy night changed the way they see the world forever. Today, we’re sharing stories about lightning strike psychics.
Episode 51: Don’t Feed Them After Midnight
August 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWhether they’re terrorizing William Shatner at 20,000 feet or stealing midnight snacks and multiplying into tiny terrors, tales of these mischievous creatures have captured our imagination for the last half century. And apparently, they may have a presence that goes beyond our screens. Today, we’re sharing stories about real life gremlins.
Episode 50: Campfire Stories Special
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBCampfire tales usually share a few key ingredients: eerie nightfall, an unsuspecting victim or two, a sinister predator stalking in the darkness. But are any of these legends more fact than fiction? And if so, what might be lurking beyond the light of our flickering flames? Today, for our 50th episode, we’re sharing campfire stories.
Episode 49: Calls of the Wild
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThe call of the wild is more than a Jack London title. It’s a state of mind--that irresistible lure to venture into the woods and explore its beauty, mystery and adventure. But what if the call is an actual voice--maybe one that’s familiar? And what danger waits just beyond the tree line? Today, we’re sharing stories about forest mimics.
Episode 48: The Hills Have Souls
June 04, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThose of us who’ve hiked, explored or lived in wild places often describe the feeling that we’re not alone. But it’s not animals, other humans or even monsters that might be watching--according to some, the hills really do have eyes. Today, we’re sharing stories about land spirits.
Episode 47: Angels in our Midst
May 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWhen we think of angelic beings, we often conjure images straight out of classical art: flowing robes, shining haloes and those proverbial golden harps in the clouds. But is the truth closer to earth--and our everyday lives? Today, we’re sharing stories about guardian angels.
Episode 46: Hidden Places
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBFrom underground lairs and dusty crawlspaces to dark basement stairways you can’t help but sprint up or those eerie sounds coming from inside the walls, there’s something both unnerving and irresistible about what’s concealed. And sometimes, we can’t help but stumble across it. Today, we’re sharing stories about hidden places.
Episode 45: Spectral Detectives
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWe’ve all heard of spirits who return with messages for the living. But what happens when the message is more of a crime tip--maybe even for their own murder? Today, we’re sharing stories about ghosts who solved crimes.
Episode 44: What Lies in the Deep
March 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBFor centuries, the ocean depths have captured our imagination like a siren song, leaving us both fascinated--and terrified. But just what might be waiting beneath the waves? Today, we’re sharing stories about deep sea mysteries.
Episode 43: Ghosts in the Machine
March 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWhen a loved one passes, it feels like we should still be able to pick up the phone and hear their voice. But, incredibly, many people have claimed to have done just that--whether by phone, tape recorder, TV or even text. Today, we’re sharing stories about communication with the afterlife, from phantom phone calls to eerie EVPs.
Episode 42: Giants in the Land
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBFrom the world beyond Jack’s magical beanstalk to mythical warriors of old, humankind has always loved stories of beings that are larger than life. But is there any evidence that these tales could be more than tall ones? Today, we’re sharing stories about giants.
Episode 41: Would You Like Frights with That?
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThe most haunted places aren’t always drafty Victorian mansions, crumbling abbey ruins or ancient stone castles. It turns out some ghosts are attracted to chains of the stripmall kind--and you may want to think twice about working the late shift. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted franchises.
Episode 40: Here Comes Santa Claws
December 23, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBKris Kringle. Saint Nick. Father Christmas. He’s a legend beloved by children around the world for his kindness, jolly temperament and toy-laden sack. But there’s a darker side to Santa Claus lore--and there are a few of us who’ve seen it. Today, we’re sharing stories about scary Santas.
Episode 39: Elfin Magic
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBMost of us think of them as the stuff of fairy tales and holiday lore. Tiny creatures hammering away on toys and maybe doing a solid for overworked cobblers or else the ethereal beauties in a Tolkein novel. But there are more than a few people who think elves are not only real--they might be closer than you think.
Episode 38: War of the Worlds
December 01, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBMilitary personnel are trained to follow orders and when it comes to problem-solving, they take a straightforward route. But what happens when something inexplicable--or otherworldly--crosses their path? Today, we’re sharing stories of military encounters with aliens.
Episode 37: Animal Genius
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWe like to believe in a clear line that separates humankind from other creatures. Whether it’s our intellect, our capacity for empathy or even our eternal soul, we see ourselves as unique among species. But are animals smarter than we think? And is that separating line much blurrier than we can imagine? Today, we’re sharing stories about animal intelligence.