Realm of Unknown

In early 2020, a reddit post surrounding a strange and mysterious flier, would spark an online mystery that led many internet sleuths down a winding rabbit hole. Dubbed the Happy Valley Dream Survey, this mystery involved odd IRL postings, asking people to email or call in, providing summaries of recent bizarre dreams they may have been having.

Originally, some users thought this to just be relating to the current lockdowns. But as some dove deeper and braved calling the number, only more questions arose. Some began receiving strange text responses after leaving their message; and as some of the users spearheading the investigation suddenly deleted their online presence, people began to warn others not to look in further..

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As a sort of in between for main episodes, we are releasing a compilation from the Patreon exclusive series Weird of the Week! A series that is updated after every main episode of the podcast and is available at all tier levels!

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Demonic possession? Natural phenomenon? Or just some faulty plumbing? Today we look into one of the most notorious oddity cases out of Pennsylvania, being that of Don Decker aka the "Rain Boy" or "Rain Man".

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Today we dive into the rivers of Pennsylvania for yet another installment of the Keystone Curiosity series! Today we discuss the Monster of the Susquehanna, or the Susquehanna Mystery Thing.

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We go ranting on about aliens and if they are invading Miami of all places at the stroke of the New Year. 2024 really is starting off with a bang.

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Georgetown University is a historic campus, a staple of American history and education. With legends of exorcists, headless spirits and rumors of conspiracies, it is no wonder that Georgetown University harbors a rich history of spooky ongoings.

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In this thrilling episode, we delve into the chilling legend of the Ridge Road Monster, otherwise known as The Grey Spector. A mysterious creature or spirit said to haunt the remote woods of Ridge Road. Join in as we uncover the legend, firsthand accounts, and possible culprits that will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows. Is the Ridge Road Monster fact or fiction? Tune in to unravel the enigma!

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling tale of the Storm Hag of Lake Erie—an urban legend figure shrouded in regional folklore. Join us as we unravel the stories, details, and discuss this eerie entity that haunts the local communities surrounding the Great Lake. Grab your headphones and prepare for a journey into the murky depths of Lake Erie's legend.

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The USS Olympia, a U.S Battleship who has seen a long history, participated in multiple wars across the United States’ history and across the globe! Now a historical landmark and naval museum, but are her decks perhaps haunted by the spirits of her previous shipmen and sailors?

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Today, we look into the theory and phenomenon known as the Missing411. A theory brought about in relation to the disappearances of individuals in National Parks across the country. But how solid is this theory and are there any holes that we can apply critical skepticism to?

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Penn State is one of Pennsylvania's largest state Universities, and the oldest in its history. Having nearly 200 years of rich and fluctuating history however, tends to sometimes leave some things behind. In this case, a number of spirits and ghostly apparitions that linger the halls of many of PSU's buildings.

We're kicking off the Conspiracy theories with a really weird one. One thats a meme. Created by the younger folks and going viral on social media; we're discussing the Conspiracy Theory Meme that is "Birds Arent Real", in which the US Government eliminated all birds and replaced them with surveillance drones.

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We have officially entered September, AKA Conspiracy Theory month! We'll be looking into three theories within the coming weeks, but this episode we are solely getting all of the general discussions and breakdowns of the topic, done with before the more in-depth topic episodes.

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We've got a strange modern mystery this time around, along with a guest host, my good friend Julie! We dive into the Paris Catacombs and the strange Urban Exploration mystery that arose back in the 2004. Along with discussing the potential group who claims to be behind it all!

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Welcome to the Keystone Curiosity Series! With this episode we explore one of the most renowned urban legend sites within Chester County PA, the Twin Tunnels of Downingtown! Abandoned tunnels that hold stories of ghosts, hauntings and gruesome unsolved crimes.

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What is this strange phenomenon that has been reported across the globe? Odd sounds, similar to trumpets or loud droning, has been reported and recorded by hundreds of people for the last several decades. But do we have an explanation for it, or does it continue to remain a mystery?

The first installment of the Keystone Curiosity Series! This is where we shall be focusing all of the PA oriented stories will be housed moving forwards. Freeing up space for the Saturday uploads of the more general episodes. Enjoy the first episode, on the Hawk Mountain area and the numerous ghosts and spirits that seem to be wondering the mountain side. 

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In late 2020, the appearance of a series of metal columns was reported internationally. Referred to as "monoliths", these strange structures popped up all over the world, over the better part of a year. Some were put up to be a part of the trend, others to promote the local area, but the answers behind the first few Monoliths, especially the first, still elude us! 

Promos for some fellow Podcast:

Are there animals that live up in the clouds? Or are they alien entities from deep space? We talk all about Atmospheric beats in this episode of the Realm of Unknown!

We're back with a nice and spooky ghost story! This time we are discussing the eerie stillness and rustic Swish atmosphere that is the Many Glacier Hotel, in the Many Glacier National Park in Montana! We also have some promos of fellow spooky podcasts, give them some love!

As a sort of in between for main episodes, we are releasing a compilation from the Patreon exclusive series Weird of the Week! A series that is updated after every main episode of the podcast and is available at all tier levels!

Mining is an ancient profession, and highly dangerous. The coal mines of Pennsylvania were no different. They are dark, dirty, and deadly. Working in the dark underground for so long, it is of no surprise that mining holds several century-old superstitions that get passed around along the years. Among the many stories, folk songs, and superstitions, comes the legend of the Tommyknockers.

Central Pennsylvania is all excited about Raystown Ray. A mysterious lake creature, which is deceptively not a ray but more like a Nessie. Estimates of the creature size range between 50 to 60 feet long, but are these stories truth, or are they simply stories meant to put a small town on the map?

Pennsylvania has its very own bigfoot or sasquatch variant. One that seems to love apples an is of pretty average height, actually, its shorter than the average height of a person. Its a bit strange, but that seems about right for PA.

Eels are already weird looking creatures. They're a type of fish, that looks like a worm but acts sort of like a snake. They're just bizarre all around. But what if I told you that there are even stranger aspects to Eels that you have yet to learn about?..

Are there really large species of felines roaming to courtsides of the United Kingdom? Its been a fascinating phenomenon over the last several decades and with hundreds of sightings and reports each year, it does not look like its stopping anytime soon.

As a sort of in between for main episodes, we are releasing two short compilations from early episodes of the Patreon exclusive series Weird of the Week! A series that is updated after every main episode of the podcast and is available at all tier levels!

As a sort of in between for main episodes, we are releasing two short compilations from early episodes of the Patreon exclusive series Weird of the Week! A series that is updated after every main episode of the podcast and is available at all tier levels!

The Bolton Mansion, or the Phineas Pemberton House, is a manor located here in Pennsylvania with a long history of being passed between several owners. All the while collecting more and more ghostly residents, that continue to linger and scare those who visit the mansion to this day.

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With today's episode we are coving a Cryptid that calls the dry and desolate region of the Gobi Desert its home. A creature that has caused fear and terror throughout the desert for several decades. The creature in question is the Mongolian Death Worm, the dangerous and illusive specimen that seems to remain hidden just beneath the sands.

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Well hello everyone! Welcome to the first installment of the mentioned SEPTA Stories series. Where we discuss all the unique, mediocre, and bizarre encounters that I've had while commuting around the lovely city of Philadelphia! This is a Patreon exclusive series, but we're dropping the opening episode on the main feed as a bonus goodie!

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Whats going on with Christmas Elves? The truth and origins behind Santa's jolly little helpers stems far back into human history and mythology, before becoming what we know them as today. P;us we talk about that weird Elf Doll that parents toss around the house around Christmas.

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Today, as a part of the Patreon monthly polls, we are once more adding another University to our growing collection of spooky or haunted colleges. Last month’s poll winner was California State University, so our first West Coast coverage for the category; and let me tell ya, Cal State does not disappoint in the ghost department

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We have a weird filler episode today. Diving deep into the bizarre dreams that I've had in recent weeks. With a creepy manor in the woods, a downed Helicopter in the trees, and a highly haunted cave system. Still unclear what it all means.

During the summer of 2003, events in the northeastern United States involving a strange, human-like creature sparked brief local media interest before an apparent blackout was enacted. 

Little or no information was left intact, but was it? Let's look into the story and history of this infamously known internet legend, The Rake.

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In today's episode, I discuss all the personal bizarre or unexplainable events that have happened in recent times.
Plus some other updates of just stuff happening. 

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A very few graveyards around the world could compete with the level of paranormal activity happening behind the gothic-style walls of London’s Highgate Cemetery. The 177-year-old resting place has been at the center of some of the world’s most spine-tingling legends, but some of them are even stranger than tales of ghosts. This cemetery has it all, ghosts, cults, banshees, and a resident Vampire, who all call this place home.

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Philippine Mythology not only fears creatures of the night when venturing outside into the unknown. They also fear the variety of monsters and spirits that target your body after your death. Enter today's episode topic, the BAL-BAL – a gruesome, and perhaps eldest of the Philippine ghouls who likes to consume corpses.

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In the mountains of the Southern Appalachians, from North Carolina down through Georgia and Alabama, the remains of ancient stone structures line the ridges. Some of these are additions to natural rock formations, others are entirely man-made. 

Who built these structures? Are they the remains of an ancient war fought in the Appalachians? Are they all that's left of the Moon-Eyed People?

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“Helltown”, an abandoned small town located in the middle of Ohio, which is teeming with crybaby bridges, spooked school buses, mass human sacrifice scenes, and a mutant python. Although the town is no longer there physically, the remnants of what once stood still linger in the region.

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Wildwood Cemetery, which stands as a cornerstone resting place for many who helped make the Keystone State what it is today. However, it is steeped in both historical significance and local folklore. Filled with Fairies, Banshees, spirits and a bunch of crazy goodies!

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Haunted ghost lights, creepy creatures in the woods and strange people roaming about, all start up once the Mist rolls in over Irwin Road. More infamously known as the Blue Myst Road, but do these legends hold any ground, or are they simply tall tales?

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Three hundred years of history will net you quite a story, especially up here in the Northeast; and Brinton Lodge is no exception. Being owned by several families, operating as several types of businesses, and now hosting a small handful of lingering spirits throughout it’s halls.

Today we are going to be exploring a strange and bizarre road located in southeastern Pennsylvania, near the Delaware border, known throughout local legend as the Devil's Road. Normally named Cossart Road, this strange and small stretch of backwoods, is home to strangely warped trees, alleged cult activity, a rich incestual mansion and so much more. 

This place even inspired the creation of the movie The Village.

What the hell is going on with the podcast? Well I try my best to clear up that question today..thank you all for your patience over the last few weeks. 

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Several legends are associated with Constitution Drive, like many haunted and creepy roads. This includes psycho albinos, who go ballistic if you adventure too far into where they call home, and who are said push cars into the river if you get out and leave it unattended. Another legend is the malevolent spirit of a young girl, whose screams can supposedly be heard at night throughout the woods. However, the most common tale is about the apparition of a man, seen with his two dogs. We shall get into these once we discuss the road itself a bit.

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Pennsylvania is an interesting location. We're known for a wide range of things, from being the birthplace of our nation's government, having a Chocolate Factory based town, beautiful woodlands, old mining towns and just straight up strangeness.

The topic of discussion today envelopes those final two points, being settled squarely within one of the many smaller prior industry towns, with a bizarre history or eeriness to it. Which seems to be a bit of a trend here in Pennsylvania, as these types of towns and settlements can be found throughout the state. However this one seems to stand apart from the rest, for being the literal gateway to Hell itself.

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