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148 Cave Wyrms and the Stanley Hotel

February 26, 2025 • Wes Guay & Beth Guay • Episode 148

Beth explores the myths and legends of the terrifying Cave Wyrm and the living creature that might have inspired the tales. Wes explores the infamous Stanley Hotel, from its history and urban legends, to its alleged hauntings.

Sources Used:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/cave-wyrm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanic_dragon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A1fnir

www.draconika.com/cultures/german-dragons

www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/cave-dragons-exist-and-saving-them-could-protect-drinking-water-180963797/

https://ghostcitytours.com/denver/haunted-denver/stanley-hotel

www.tripsavvy.com/the-haunted-stanley-hotel-4108817

www.uncovercolorado.com/stanley-hotel-haunted-history/

https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/features/the-spooky-story-behind-colorado-s-haunted-stanley-hotel/article_d32dd765-7d1a-5775-a886-2d1562f51dc8.html

https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-hotels-and-inns/hauntings-of-the-stanley-hotel/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel