Where Our Minds Wander
From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.
Episodes
209 episodes
197 Rendlesham Forest incident and the Lakenheath Bentwaters Incident
Wes and Beth tackle the infamous 1980 Rendlesham Forest Incident, often called “Britain’s Roswell.” They also go back further, to the lesser-known 1956 UFO incident over the same area.Sources Used:
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Episode 197
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48:05
196 The Time the Mona Lisa was Stolen
Wes and Beth discuss the time the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, making her the most famous painting in the world. Our Sources
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Episode 196
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41:52
195 Lizzie Borden
Episode Description: Wes and Beth dive into the infamous Lizzie Borden case.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden_House
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Episode 195
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49:12
194 Lake Morena County Park and the Australian Goldfield Ghost Hoaxers
Episode description: Beth explores a San Diego area haunted campground and Wes shares tales of some gold-prospecting Ghost Hoaxers. Our Sources:
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Episode 194
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49:36
193 Hazel Drew and La Fonda on the Plaza
Wes shares the intriguing story of Hazel Drew and why her ghost is said to haunt Sand Lake, NY. Beth shares stories of La Fonda on the Plaza’s haunted halls in Santa Fe, NM. Our Sources:
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Episode 193
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49:08
192 The Unique (and Often Disturbing) Origins of Nursery Rhymes
Wes and Beth share the surprising and controversial origins of several beloved Nursery Rhymes. Our Sources:
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Episode 192
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33:32
191 Christmas Ghost Stories
In keeping with the Victorian tradition, Wes and Beth each tell a spine tingling tale from the early 1900s for your gatherings around the fireplace. Story links:
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Episode 191
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190 Hans Trapp and Mari Lwyd
Description: Wes tells us all about Hans Trapp, the creepy Christmas cannibalistic scarecrow. Beth shares the tradition of the Mari Lwyd, another Christmas creature. Our Sources: Hans Trapp
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Episode 190
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30:19
189 Rock Lake Mystery
Episode Description: Both Beth and Wes discuss what allegedly lurks beneath the waters of Rock Lake, Wisconsin - an abandoned Aztec City and Rocky the lake serpent. Our Sources:
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Episode 189
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32:50
188 Princess Caraboo and Hy-Brasil
Beth tells the intriguing tale of Princess Caraboo, who was not who she really seemed. Wes shares the lore of Hy-Brasil, a mythical island off the coast of Ireland. Our Sources:
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Episode 188
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45:47
187 The Glass Delusion
Episode Description: Wes and Beth explore cases of the Glass Delusion, when members of the monarchy throughout time have believed their bodies were made of glass. Sources Used:
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Episode 187
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38:51
186 Dare Stones and Toynbee Tiles
Wes and Beth take a look at the infamous Dare Stones which were thought to solve the mystery of the Roanoke Colony. Then they look at the Toynbee Tiles, one modern-day artist's take on graffiti mixed with prophecy. <...
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Episode 186
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38:11
185 The Belasco Theater and The Biltmore Estate
Beth covers the opulent Belasco Theater in NYC, where at least two of the audience members are ghostly. Wes delves into the magnificent but haunted Biltmore Estate, where at least two of the Vanderbilts are said to still roam.&nb...
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Episode 185
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52:44
184 The Beatles Cursed Apartments
Wes and Beth explore the Beatles’ tie to cursed apartments. Beth covers Flat 12 in London and Wes covers the Dakota Building in NYC. Our Sources:
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Episode 184
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37:01
183 2025 Halloween Listener Stories
Wes and Beth share listeners’ stories of their supernatural experiences.Middle music: Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Episode 183
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182 Jack Parsons
Episode Description: Wes and Beth dive headlong into the life of rocket scientist and occultist Jack Parsons - a man who was not only a genius but someone who even Aleister Crowley said went too far. Our Sources:
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Episode 182
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47:48
181 Omni Parker House
Wes and Beth share the history and some ghostly encounters at the iconic Boston hotelwww.historichotels.org/us/hotels-re...
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Episode 181
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34:20
180 The Loudun Possessions and The Whaley House
Beth tells the unbelievable but true story of the Loudun Possessions of 1632. Wes tells of the many ghosts that haunt the Whaley House, the “most haunted house in America.” Our sources:
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Episode 180
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48:24
179 Shepton Mallet Prison
Wes and Beth discuss the “most haunted prison in all of England,” including its turbulent history and stories of the paranormal. Sources Used:
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Episode 179
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43:58
178 Chateau de Brissac and Lumberjack Cryptids
Episode Description: Beth shares the tale of the terrifying Green Lady of the Chateau de Brissac. Meanwhile,Wes shares three lumberjack “fearsome critters” that may still be lurking out there in the woods.Our Sources: ...
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Episode 178
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177 Emilia Bassano and Sayre Mansion
Beth poses the question, "Was Emilia Bassano the true Shakespeare?" Or not? Meanwhile, Wes investigates the eerie Sayre Mansion in Pennsylvania.Our Sources:
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Episode 177
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176 William Morgan's Disappearance and Banshees
This week, Beth delves into the mysterious disappearance of William Morgan, a case that has intrigued historians and conspiracy theorists alike for decades. Meanwhile, Wes shares eerie tales about banshees, the legendary spirits known for their...
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Episode 176
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49:19
175 Ada Blackjack and Athens Lunatic Asylum
Beth shares the amazing Arctic survival story of Ada Blackjack. Wes examines the hauntings at The Ridges, a former asylum. Our Sources:
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Episode 175
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