Don't Look in the Trees
By Abbey Sobota
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Don't Look in the TreesJul 16, 2021
Episode 26: The Rougarou
This one's for all our Cajun listeners! The legend of this werewolf-like creature followed French colonizers from Canada down to Louisiana right to the greater 'Nawlins area. See those trees? Yeah. You should probably shouldn't look in 'em.
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Episode 25: The Michigan Dogman
A couple loggers first saw him in the 1880's, but now he's been seen dozens of times by Michiganers. Is he dangerous? Listen in and find out in this week's episode on the Michigan Dogman.
Have you experienced the Dogman? Send in your stories to dlittpod@gmail.com and I might revisit this cryptid in the future!
Episode 24: Mothman
Episode 23: The Rake
It's been seen through many places and times, but has only ever gone by one name: THE RAKE. Listen to this creepy tail and watch your six - it could be lurking behind you.
Have you experienced something creepy or unexplainable? Send in your stories to dlittpod@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at the podcast site on Anchor!
Episode 22: Getting Rid of the Doll
Hey everyone. Sh*t has hit the proverbial fan in the world and it's been tough on me the last couple weeks. Here's an update about the doll: I finally got rid of it and cleansed my house with the help of one of my fine forest friends. Listen in to hear this unscripted story of what happened.
Got something you want to hear on this podcast? Do you have a story of your own? Send it in to dlittpod@gmail.com.
Episode 21: Area 51
Episode 20: The Donner Party
The American Old West is a story of excitement and adventure when portrayed by Hollywood actors like John Wayne and the like. But on the ground, it was anything but. War, famine, bloodshed, and in the case of the Donner Party: cannibalism. Listen in for stories of one of the worst disasters among pioneers of the Old West as we look into what happened and what - or who - still haunts Donner Pass.
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Episode 19: The Smiling Man
Check out that YouTube short film, "2AM" by clicking here.
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Episode 18: St. Anne's Retreat
It's a short one this week. St. Anne's Retreat: a quiet campground overlooking Logan Canyon just outside Logan Utah. On first reading this, you might think, "how sweet, maybe I should schedule a stay there." You'll find threatening signs, constant surveillance, and tight security instead. What secrets are this place hiding? Listen in to this week's episode to find out.
What stories do you have? Send them in to dlittpod@gmail.com! You may just hear your stories read in our next episode.
Episode 17: The Gray Man
If you've ever experienced a salt marsh, chances are you smelled it before you saw it. In this episode, Abbey looks into the curious history of a helpful (?) forest friend that is widely known as the Gray Man. We'll look into the origin story of the Gray Man in Pawley's Island, SC, USA, as well as an international story from Scotland about a Gray Man who's just to similar to leave out.
Have you got a story you want Abbey to share? A local legend you want the world to know about? Send it to dlittpod@gmail.com!
Episode 16: Listener Tales
Episode 15: Ghost Stories
AAAAAAAND WE'RE BACK! Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding while my husband and I move into our new home. Today I've got some light-hearted and personal ghost stories to share for your own spookiness. Listen in to hear several stories from our new house, as well as a few from my childhood.
Do you have any ghost stories you'd like to share? Maybe something shifting around unexplainedly? Maybe some figures you've seen out of the corner of your eye? Send them to the podcast email!
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Episode 14: Poltergeists
Everyone's had things fall over next to them that's made them jump. But could it have been caused by a malicious spirit? Today we're going to take a look at "noisy ghosts," or Poltergeists, as they're better known. I'll talk to you about their history, skeptic theories, and read you two stories from listeners that will make your skin crawl. Be sure to give this one a listen!
Have you had an experience with a Poltergeist? Send it in to the podcast email, along with any and all suggestions for future episodes!
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Episode 13: The Appalachian Not-Deer
That was a deer you saw, right? Just a regular, normal, average deer. The one standing on two legs. With forward-facing eyes. Yeah...for sure! Today's episode is all about the Not-Deer, a cryptid found throughout Appalachia. I'll discuss some of the descriptions and possible explanations for the Not-Deer and read some stories sent in by listeners. This one will definitely have you double-guessing that deer you saw last night!
Have you seen a Not-Deer? Do you live in Appalachia? Send in your stories! I'd also love to hear any suggestions for future episodes that you may have.
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Episode 12: Robert the Doll
I'm back with another haunted object! You may have felt that your toys had a mind of their own when you were growing up. For most of us, this was a great sense of imagination, but for Robert Eugene "Gene" Otto, this was reality. His doll Robert (named after himself) got up to a lot of mischief and still does decades after Gene's death. Join me this week as we find out more about the crazy story of Robert the Doll.
Have you visited Robert? Do you have an experience with a different haunted object? Send me an email!
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Episode 11: The Jersey Devil
It all started with a little rivalry between an ex-communicated Quaker and a founding father. Now there are legends, tall tales, and even an NHL team named after The Jersey Devil! Join me this week as I take a look at this winged beastie and try to discern fact from fiction. This is sure to get you thinking.
Have you seen the Jersey Devil? Do you want to share your story? Send it in along with any other episode suggestions you may have!
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Episode 10: Melonheads
Hydrocephalus is a medical condition where there is excess fluid in the brain. It's one of the more common birth defects that can now be treated thanks to the wonders of modern medicine. Today's story, however, is not so nice. Left untreated and uncared for, these hydrocephalic children ran to the woods and started a life of mystery and intrigue. Join me this week for a story specific to Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut!
Have you heard of the Melonheads? Do you have a story of your own? Send it in!
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Episode 9: Shadow People
It could have been just a passing shadow, something passing in front of the light. If you take a second look thought, you'll notice it doesn't need the light. It's all shadow and all person. This week you'll hear about the lore surrounding shadow people as well as two listener stories and one from me too. Make sure to check your six, you can never be too sure about these ones.
Have you seen a shadow person? Send us your story!
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Episode 8: Seven Sisters Road
Everyone's hometown has a good ghost story. This one is no different. Listen in for the tale of Seven Sisters Road just outside of Nebraska City, Nebraska, whose history of murder and tragedy has left it imprinted with the souls of those who lost their life there over 100 years ago. This one's bound to help you understand why we don't look in the trees.
Original Reddit user's post: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/6onx4h/seven_sisters_road/
Are you from Nebraska? Do you have a story about the infamous L Street? Send me an email! You can also send in a suggestion for a future episode using the same address. I'd love to hear from you!
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Episode 7: Bigfoot
You've seen all the documentaries. You've heard all the hoaxes. Nonetheless, almost every culture around the world has some sort of legend of Bigfoot. Sometimes menacing and malicious, other times helpful and mischievous. Let's take a deeper look at Bigfoot lore and hear a listener tale of kidnapping by one. This is going to be a doozie, so be sure to listen in.
Have you seen Bigfoot? Do you have a story you'd like to share? Send us an email!
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Episode 6: Banshee
A wailing, piercing scream fills the air. Her dark red eyes, perpetually mourning, stare you down through the line of trees. She is upon you: the Banshee. Listen this week for the history of the Banshee and two stories of Banshee encounters from some Irish listeners. Yet another great reason to not look in the trees.
Have you met the Banshee? What did you experience? Was there something missing from this episode? Send us an email!
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Episode 5: The Hat Man
Have you seen the hat man? Send me an email! What did you see? How did you react?
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Episode 4: The Dybbuk Box
Today we investigate the most haunted object in the USA: The Dybbuk Box. Its power and influence over those who own it is rumored to be life-altering and severe. Listen in to the history and lore surrounding this strange and powerful piece of furniture.
What do you think? Do you have a story of a haunted object? Send in your material! It could end up on a future episode.
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Episode 3: Black-Eyed Kids (BEK)
It can happen at any time: a knock at your door. You peer through the peep hole or through a nearby window to see who is there only to find two small children. They ask to use your phone to call their parents, do you accept their request? Do you let them in?
Listen in for the history and lore of the BEK, including a story from one of our listeners!
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Episode 2: Ouija Boards and Demons
They're sold on shelves along with other board games, but what makes a Ouija board so sinister? Listen in for their history, a story from a listener of possession via Ouija Board, and my own story of peril. Though it might not be in the trees, it doesn't mean you should go looking for them. Get ready for a wild ride of terror!
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Send us your stories! Have you had an experience with a Ouija board? What happened? How has it affected your life? We'd love to hear from you. Thanks for listening!
Episode 1: The Wendigo
Great big spoopy bois can't keep this chick down. Join Abbey as she reads up on the lore of the Wendigo; a ominous, hideous, repugnant beast that embodies famine and gluttony. Can you survive an encounter with one? Listen in for some tips and a harrowing encounter with the beast itself. The Wendigo is the first on a long list of reasons why you Don't Look in the Trees.
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Send us your stories of encounters with the Wendigo! What did you see? What did you hear? How did you make it out?
Don't Look in the Trees Trailer
Ever feel like something's watching you? Have you had your hair stand on end when no one's around? Listen close and listen well. We're going to find out why.