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Talking With Shadows

128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Paranormal Podcast hosted by Marcus Dee and Vic Whateley. Listen to these experts discuss the strange, the unusual, and everything in between.

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TWS Episode 26 - "The Bremerton Monstrosity"

July 03, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

What horrors lurk within the deep that we haven't yet discovered? In 1948 a woman named Virginia Staples came face to face with what's known as "The Bremerton Horror". A creature that frightened her so much it caused her to pick up and leave her home that very day. What did this creature look like? Could it be a real creature we know of or could it be something much stranger? Listen as our hosts Marcus and Vic break down this story and give their input on this fascinating cryptid.  The exte...

TWS Episode 25 - "High Strangeness on The High Seas"

June 26, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Are Ya Ready Kids!? We Can't Hear You!? This episode explores some high strangeness on the high seas as Marcus and Vic explore the legend of The The SS Ourang Medan. When rescuers come to the aid of a bizarre S.O.S from this ship they find a horrifying mystery waiting for them, the entire crew dead and left in twisted positions. As historians try to piece together what befell these poor souls everything from a botched secret chemical agent smuggling ring to a Lovecraftian Horror is explored....

TWS Episode 24 - "Behind The Jester's Smile"

June 20, 2020 14:22 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

In the early 90's rumors circulated of curse clown images that when you saw them would curse you to be attacked by malicious clown like entities. These clowns known as the "Solar Plexus Clown Gliders" would attack a person's 3rd chakra known as The Solar Plexus Chakra. Not only would seeing these images cause this, but even saying their name out loud cause bring their attention to you. While this may sound bizarre these reports share similar accounts from other clown like entities including ...

TWS Episode 23 - "Squatchin' For Batsquatch"

June 12, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Many people have heard of the legendary Sasquatch, but not many have heard of the more obscure cryptid known as "Batsquatch". With yellow eyes, a wolf-like muzzle, blue fur, flat teeth,  and massive leathery bat-like wings that span over 10 feet this creature is something to behold. Sightings of Batsquatch began near Mount St. Helens in the 1980s and continues to this very day. Listen as our hosts Marcus and Vic discuss everything from is it a natural creature to whether it shares more in co...

TWS Episode 22 - "Gnome Buts About It"

June 06, 2020 16:12 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Every major culture has legends of small mischievous gnome creatures living in the wilderness waiting to pray upon unsuspecting humans. In 2008 a video known as the Argentina Gnomes began to circulate, bringing these creatures to the forefront of paranormal discussions. Known as "The Duende" in South America, listen as Marcus and Vic compare these creatures to their European cousins. Our hosts explain the legends behind these fascinating creatures and try to come up with an answer as to why ...

TWS Episode 21 - "Gates of Hell"

May 29, 2020 11:56 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

After realizing Ellie drank all their beer, Marcus and Vic resort to drinking wine like some wild animals. In such dark times there is only one appropriate topic for this episode, The Gates of Hell. Whether it’s a natural formation or a man made structure many places have been believed to be the entrance to Hell itself. Listen as our hosts discuss the legend surrounding the bridges in Collinsville,Illinois. With occult activity and a murder most foul, there could be more to this legend than ...

TWS Episode 20 - "Tales From The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation"

May 22, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

For their 20th episode of the podcast Marcus and Vic have invited their good friend Charles into the studio to tell some of his personal experiences in the paranormal. Charles grew up on The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Describing the area as a "spiritual battleground" there is no wonder Charles and his family has had numerous encounters with the paranormal. Charles tells stories involving spirits, cryptids, and even bizarre unknown entities. Listen as he shares some of his...

TWS Episode 19 - "Black Stick Men"

May 15, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

For several decades people have reported seeing strange "Black Stick Men" walking around in our world. Described as having thin stick like limbs and elongated bodies these entities look as if they leaped right out of a drawing. Not to be confused with shadow people these entities appear as 2-dimensional stick figures that almost disappear when they turn sideways. Marcus and Vic attempt to break down why these entities look the way they do and try to get to the bottom of where they come from....

TWS Episode 18 - "The Shanghai Tunnels"

May 08, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

The town of Portland, Oregon hides a dark history that it would soon like to forget. Beneath many of it's shops and buildings hides an intricate tunnel system that was used by smugglers and kidnappers to shanghai unsuspecting men. Terrible conditions led many of these poor souls to perish and legend states their haunted spirits still stalk these tunnels to this day. Listen as Marcus and Vic explore this dark legend and discuss the methods behind this horrible practice.        The extended p...

TWS Episode 17 - "The Baltic Sea Anomaly"

May 01, 2020 15:30 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

What kind of mysteries does our ocean hold? Today Marcus and Vic look at one of the most recent mysterious to arise from the deep, The Baltic Sea Anomaly. While out searching for buried treasure Peter Lindberg and Dennis Åsberg stumbled upon a massive under water object that baffles the science community. Shaped like the famous Millennium Falcon this massive object is definitely out of place and the more we learn about it, the more questions it brings up. Is it a crashed UFO, an underwater m...

TWS Episode 16 - "The Mythical Isle of Hy-Brasil"

April 24, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this episode Marcus and Vic continue to look into legendary locations. This episode has them discussing the mystical isle of Hy-Brasil! For hundreds of years sailors reported a phantom island appearing and disappearing off the western coast of Ireland. Those brave enough to venture onto Hy-Brasil have come back with bizarre tales. Everything from hermits showering visitors with gold, cities with advanced technology, and even the home of ancient Celtic Gods. This episode is definitely one ...

TWS Episode 15 - "Zerzura, The White City"

April 18, 2020 23:18 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

In this episode Marcus and Vic look into the legend of the Lost City of Zerzura. Known as "The White City" or "The Oasis of Little Birds" this legendary city is located somewhere deep in the Saharan Desert. Guarded by a race of black giants, the city itself is suppose to be home to a vast treasure of a sleeping King and Queen. Listen as Marcus and Vic break down the legend and give their thoughts on who or what could be hiding inside this mysterious city. Drawing explorers for hundreds of ye...

TWS Episode 14 - "A Scaly Situation"

April 11, 2020 07:33 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

In this scaly episode Marcus and Vic break down numerous legends involving all things scaly. They cover giant pangolins, The Lizard-Man of Honey Grove Texas, and even dragons seen in the United States! This episode is jam packed with tons of paranormal fun that will satisfy even the hungriest of paranormal enthusiasts. Marcus and Vic go even further and break down how lizard-man stories differ from other humanoid cryptids. Check out this amazing episode!  In extended portion of the show is ...

TWS Episode 13 - "Rendlesham Forest UFO"

April 05, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

On December 26, 1980 in Suffolk, England numerous strange lights and UFOs were spotted in the Rendlesham Forest outside RAF Woodbridge which was housing American Air Force personnel at the time. Cited as one of the most important UFO cases in modern history the Rendlesham Forrest Incident hosts some of the most intense UFO accounts to date. Listen as Marcus and Vic break down "the official report" as well as delve into the accounts from witness that were left out.     In extended portion of...

TWS Episode 12 - "Stairway To Definitely Not Heaven"

March 28, 2020 16:27 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Ever found a mysterious set of stairs deep in the woods? This is a bizarre phenomena Marcus and Vic have been trying to bring to the masses for years. They delve deep into the legends surrounding people who have encountered them. Originally posted by a redditor claiming to be with search and rescue, since then multiple accounts have flooded the internet of what people have encountered with them. Everything from lapses in time, cryptid sightings, and even disappearances have been connected wi...

TWS Episode 11 - “Down With The Sickness”

March 21, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Deep in the One Candle bunker your hosts Marcus Dee and Vic Whateley continue their quest to bring you the best paranormal content out there. In the mist of a global pandemic what subject could better than the paranormal surrounding plagues from history. First on their docket, in 1518 the people of Strasberg, France were stricken with an affliction that you just won't believe. Later, our hosts talk about strange "Grim" beings that visited Medieval European towns during the horrifying Black D...

TWS Episode 10 - “Giant Expectations”

March 06, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Our intrepid hosts delve into legends about some larger than life creatures in this episode of TWS. First Marcus and Vic talk about the most recent Bigfoot sighting out of King James County Virginia. A man there reported hearing eerie sounds from the woods on his property and then comes face to face with an 8 foot tall Sasquatch. Then our hosts look  into the story of "The Giant of Kandahar". In the Kandahar region of Afghanistan 6 American solider come face to face with a 12 foot tall Giant...

TWS Episode 9 - “A Date With A Monster”

February 21, 2020 15:36 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Monster Eels, vampires, and bizarre rains…Oh My! This episode is jam packed with all sorts of fascinating topics to say the least. First our hosts Marcus and Vic talk about the bizarre dolphin/eel hybrid that washed up on shore of Destiladeras Beach in Mexico. Our hosts break down the cryptid and give their thoughts on what this creature could be. They also break down the mysterious disappearance of Susan Walsh. On July 16, 1997 investigative journalist Susan Walsh disappeared while going to...

TWS Episode 8 - "Knock Once For Yes"

February 07, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

What does paranormal investigating look like around the world? Joining Marcus and Vic in the studio today to discuss this question are Lil & Fitz from the podcast Knock Once For Yes. In this episode we all discuss the various differences of the paranormal in The United Kingdom versus The United States. We discuss Static People, The Black Shuck, as well as many of their adventures hunting ghosts. This episode shows that no matter where we come from we can come together to share our love of the...

TWS Episode 7 - "Hey, I've Got A Theory"

January 24, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode we return after a hiatus due to being sick. We get right back to work looking into the legend of the Van Meter Visitor. A 8 foot humanoid creature with bat-like wings projecting a beam of light directly from its forehead! This terrifying creature terrorized the town of Van Meter, Iowa for several nights before the townsfolk took matters into their owns hands. Marcus ponders why so many cryptids smells so bad and Vic talks about his childhood obsession of sniffing turtles.     ...

TWS Episode 6 - "Red Light Abduction"

January 03, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

This out of this world episode features our hosts Marcus and Vic some bizarre alien activity. They discuss NASA stockpiling semi-automatic weapons as well as the strange abduction story of Antonio Villas Boas. One of the earliest reported abduction stories of aliens with cat like eyes making strange barking noises. While working late in his fields one night Antonio sees a bright red star in the sky. As it gets brighter his heart sinks as he sees a strange metal ship descending from the sky. L...

TWS Episode 5 - "Whispers From The Grave"

December 13, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Can the dead still communicate with the living? Joining Marcus and Vic in the studio today to discuss this question is Justin Brown, founder and lead investigator from the paranormal group Interface Death. Justin shares his thoughts on ghosts, psychokinesis, and much more. Sharing stories from his childhood as well as his professional paranormal career Justin and our hosts discuss how the material and immaterial world affect each other. This episode is a must listen to for any professional or...

TWS Episode 4 - “Transmission Impossible”

November 29, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

For years strange phenomena has occurred over the airways, whether through eerie broadcast interruptions or radio signals from outer space. In this episode our hosts Marcus and Vic discuss whether the Wyoming Incident is real, possible alien radio broadcasts, and even deadly phone numbers! Marcus ponders why aliens are trying to take our guns and Vic gives a important tip on how to avoid being "black bagged" by Men in Black agents. This episode shows that as we bring technology more and more...

TWS Episode 3 - "Shades of Death Road"

November 21, 2019 17:34 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Deep in Warren County, New Jersey is one of America's most haunted roads known as Shades of Death Road. Plagued by murders and disease it's no wonder this road is known for being such a paranormal hot spot. Wandering ghosts, disembodied voices, and electronic phenomena are just the beginning of strange things reported on this eerie road. Joining Marcus and Vic in the studio today is veteran paranormal investigator Ricky Bruckman from Mt. Vernon Paranormal Society. Ricky shares his personal ...

Episode 2 - "Beyond Human"

November 09, 2019 18:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Excelsior! In this episode, hosts Vic Whateley and Marcus Dee look into accounts of people with incredible abilities. We discuss psychics, remote viewers, and others with abilities that just can't be believed! Come along folks as we look at government psi projects and even James Randi who made it his life's mission to debunk some of these incredible people's powers! 

TWS Episode 2 - "Beyond Human"

November 09, 2019 18:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Excelsior! In this episode, hosts Vic Whateley and Marcus Dee look into accounts of people with incredible abilities. We discuss psychics, remote viewers, and others with abilities that just can't be believed! Come along folks as we look at government psi projects and even James Randi who made it his life's mission to debunk some of these incredible people's powers!  Check out the extended edition by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/OneCandleSociety

TWS Episode 1 - "Urban Monsters"

October 28, 2019 01:32 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

In the first episode of the paranormal podcast Talking with Shadows, hosts Vic Whateley and Marcus Dee discuss some of their favorite monster legends from the inner city. They discuss Black Eyed Children, Winged Humanoids, and Shadow People just to name a few. Marcus and Vic talk about how urban monster legends differ from rural monster legends. Listen as Marcus asks why more monster encounters don't involve guns and Vic explain his ingenious way of interviewing a Black Eyed Child.    Check...

Episode 1 - "Urban Monsters"

October 28, 2019 01:32 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

In the first episode of the paranormal podcast Talking with Shadows, hosts Vic Whateley and Marcus Dee discuss some of their favorite monster legends from the inner city. They discuss Black Eyed Children, Winged Humanoids, and Shadow People just to name a few. Marcus and Vic talk about how urban monster legends differ from rural monster legends. Listen as Marcus asks why more monster encounters don't involve guns and Vic explain his ingenious way of interviewing a Black Eyed Child.   

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