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The Places You'll Go

The Places You'll Go

By Laken and Chance Oliver

True crime, urban legends, hauntings, and beer. Join Laken and Chance on a comedic journey down the back roads of America as they discuss the places they've been, the places they're headed, and the weird things that happen there.
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Carbondale, Illinois - Malicious Intent and The Hundley House Hauntings

The Places You'll GoMar 18, 2022

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Carbondale, Illinois - Malicious Intent and The Hundley House Hauntings

Carbondale, Illinois - Malicious Intent and The Hundley House Hauntings

The season finale will take us to rural southern Illinois. The Land of Lincoln will not disappoint with adventure or strange tales. Chance will lead us out with the unsolved Pyramids Apartments arson and Laken ends the season by exploring the chilling hauntings at the Hundley House.  

Mar 18, 202252:06
Spartanburg, South Carolina - A Kidnapping and a Cold Case, and Never at Rest

Spartanburg, South Carolina - A Kidnapping and a Cold Case, and Never at Rest

This week our hosts transport us back into the Deep South for a Palmetto State adventure. After taking in the beauty of upstate South Carolina, Laken tells the tale of kidnapping, a cold case, and a psychotic real estate agent, Todd Kohlhepp. Then Chance will take us on a tour of the most haunted cemetery in Spartanburg, Oakwood a.k.a. Hell's Gate. 

Mar 11, 202241:59
Yellowstone National Park - 50 Miles to Die in Yellowstone and Lingering History

Yellowstone National Park - 50 Miles to Die in Yellowstone and Lingering History

We are celebrating the birthday of the first National Park in the world by exploring the beauty of this inspirational area. After our wild west exploits, Chance tells the peculiar story of the Yellowstone Zone of Death and Laken recounts the haunting tales of some of the park's specters.

Mar 04, 202201:12:35
Blacksburg, Virginia - The Virginia Tech Massacre and To Hell, Not Back

Blacksburg, Virginia - The Virginia Tech Massacre and To Hell, Not Back

After exploring the stunning Appalachian Mountains of western Virginia and enjoying the offerings of this quaint college town, Laken will tell the tragic tale of the Virginia Tech mass shooting and Chance dives into the lore of the Hell Hounds of Virginia.


Sources: Cryptid Wiki, Reuters, and History.com

Feb 25, 202257:24
Manhattan, Kansas - St. Mary's Guests and Black Friday

Manhattan, Kansas - St. Mary's Guests and Black Friday

Don't write Kansas off, because our hosts will make it clear this week that, Wildcat country has so much to offer. After delving into the amazing adventures to be found in Kansas, Laken weaves the tale of the ghosts of the historical St. Mary's Hospital and Chance recounts the tale of The Great Flood of 1951. 

Feb 18, 202201:12:18
Indiana Dunes National Park - Girls Day and Wild at Heart
Feb 11, 202201:10:50
Toms River, New Jersey - Blind Faith Murder and The 13th Child
Feb 04, 202256:30
Grand Island, Nebraska - Like a Hurricane and The Witch's Bridge

Grand Island, Nebraska - Like a Hurricane and The Witch's Bridge

Don't sleep on the Corhusker State! Though Laken and Chance may not be big fans of their home state's western neighbor, they set their distain aside to take us on a Great Plains adventure (kind of). This week Chance will detail the tragic tale of the Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 and Laken recounts the story of the Witch's Bridge and ponders a possible curse. 


Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoolhouse_Blizzard; https://www.minnpost.com/minnesota-history/2013/01/125-years-ago-deadly-children-s-blizzard-blasted-minnesota/; https://web.archive.org/web/20171020084402/http://www.nebraskahistory.org/publish/markers/texts/blizzard_of_1888.htm; http://midwesternghostsandhauntings.blogspot.com/2011/10/phantoms-of-witchs-bridge-grand-island.html; https://jackmblogs.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/american-ghosts-and-hauntings-phantoms-of-witchs-bridge-grand-island-nebraska/

Jan 21, 202255:19
Milford, Delaware - An Innocent Victim and The Mysteries of Woodburn Mansion
Jan 14, 202256:23
Ely, Nevada - The Missing and the Hunted and Strange Happenings

Ely, Nevada - The Missing and the Hunted and Strange Happenings

This week our hosts are going to have more fun than they can shake a stick at in the Silver State. After some fun in the High Desert, Laken will dissect the mysterious disappearance and murder of Tiffany Booth and Chance will regale us with the high strangeness surrounding UFO sightings around Ely. 

Jan 07, 202255:51
Watertown, New York - The Monster of the Rivers and The Pirate of the Thousand Islands
Dec 31, 202149:10
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska - Alexander's Adventure and Murder By Denali
Dec 24, 202101:12:03
New London, Connecticut - David's Story and Don't Gawk Too Long
Dec 17, 202153:30
Idaho Springs, Colorado - Into the Woods of the Rockies and What Lives in Phoenix Gold Mine?
Dec 10, 202150:59
Hellier, Kentucky - The Goblins and Does it All Connect?
Oct 31, 202101:27:33
Superior National Forest - It Walks the Woods and Wolves or Murder
Oct 22, 202101:14:45
Shiloh National Military Park - We Should Have Just Camped and The Tennessee Wildman
Oct 15, 202101:05:44
Vernal, Utah - Hold Your Tongue and Frequent Flyers
Oct 08, 202101:20:36
New Orleans, Louisiana - All That Jazz and Always Carry a Frog
Oct 01, 202101:32:51
Salem, Massachusetts - The Witch House and They Are Watching
Sep 24, 202101:23:08
Savannah, Georgia - The Storm That Never Was and What Haunts the Streets
Sep 03, 202101:19:41
Mackinac Island, Michigan - In Broad Daylight and The Watch Never Ended
Aug 27, 202101:19:29
Manchester, New Hampshire - In the Wind and It's a Bad Day for the Hills
Aug 20, 202101:12:38
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio - Mommy's in the Rug and There's Something Out There
Aug 13, 202101:32:28
The Shoals, Alabama - Runnin' Over Tom Clark and Some Never Leave
Aug 06, 202101:09:19
Cumberland, Maryland - Who Killed Jean Welch? and Bad Blood

Cumberland, Maryland - Who Killed Jean Welch? and Bad Blood

Let's cruise down the National Freeway straight into C-Land. This week our hosts take us deep into the rolling Allegheny Mountains in the Maryland Panhandle and after an Old Line State adventure, Laken dives into the terrifying, unsolved murder of Jean Welch and Chance explores the age old feud between the Snallygaster and the Dwayyo (Hexenwolf). 

Jul 30, 202101:09:26
Narragansett, Rhode Island - The Missing Heart of the Fudalis and the Guardian of Indian Corner

Narragansett, Rhode Island - The Missing Heart of the Fudalis and the Guardian of Indian Corner

Rhode Island it's for me! This week our hosts will take us to the shore of the Ocean State for an amazing old world experience. After venturing along the Narragansett Sound, Laken discusses the peculiar disappearance of Wojciech Fudali and the mental health crisis that may help explain it, then Chance digs deep into the chilling tale of The Headless Skeleton of Indian Corner Road. 

Jul 23, 202153:42
Jackson, Tennessee - Without a Trace and Drivin' That Train

Jackson, Tennessee - Without a Trace and Drivin' That Train

We're goin' to Jackson! Well not that one but Jackson nonetheless. Join Laken and Chance this week as they cruise I-40 east straight into the rolling hills of the Volunteer State. Once our hosts have wound through Jackson's unforgettable downtown, Laken will talk about the unexplained disappearance of Bethany Markowski and Chance recounts the real story of Casey Jones. 

Jul 16, 202101:02:08
Lancaster, Pennsylvania - The Nightmare at Nickel Mines and the Hauntings at Haldeman Mansion

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - The Nightmare at Nickel Mines and the Hauntings at Haldeman Mansion

It's time to head for Amish country. Join our hosts this week in southeast Pennsylvania as they take in the beauty and uniqueness of the Keystone State. After a colonial adventure through the Red Rose City, Chance recounts the somber story of the West Nickel Mines school shooting and the Amish response to the tragedy and Laken haunts us with tales from historic Haldeman Mansion. 

Jul 09, 202157:17
Glacier National Park, Montana - Jordan Graham's Cold Feet? and the Ghosts of Glacier

Glacier National Park, Montana - Jordan Graham's Cold Feet? and the Ghosts of Glacier

This week our hosts transport us to the Crown of the Continent. Join Laken and Chance as they discuss the amazing activities and experiences they partook in during their recent trip to Glacier National Park. Then, Laken will tell us the tale of Jordan Graham and Cody Johnson and Chance will recount the stories of the lingering spirits of the park. 

Jul 02, 202101:20:05
Lake Charles, Louisiana - When the Devil Came to Mardi Gras and the Ghost of Toni Jo Henry

Lake Charles, Louisiana - When the Devil Came to Mardi Gras and the Ghost of Toni Jo Henry

This week's adventure won't be far from an interstate. Join our hosts as they take us to southwest Louisiana for an awesome creole adventure. After traversing the lake area, Chance will tell us about the peculiar investigation into the murders of Pam and Eric Ellender and Laken will recount the Hollywood-worthy tale of Toni Jo Henry. 

Jun 25, 202101:11:30
Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming - The Crow and the Spirits of the Bighorns

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming - The Crow and the Spirits of the Bighorns

The mountains are calling again. This week Laken and Chance will take us to the mighty Bighorn Mountains and the home of the Crow and Shoshone Nations. After traversing this million acre gem of the west, Laken will tell us the peculiar tale of the disappearance of Robert 'Bugsy' Springfield. To finish our journey, Chance will tell the lore of Lake Desmet and the Little People of the Pryor Mountains. 

Jun 18, 202153:54
Burlington, Vermont - Operation Bada Bing and The Lake Champlain Monster

Burlington, Vermont - Operation Bada Bing and The Lake Champlain Monster

This week Laken and Chance head to the largest city in Vermont! That might not be saying much but, Burlington has a lot to offer. After some adventure in the Queen City, Laken will try to unpack the crimes Sean Fiore (at least the parts that aren't redacted) and Chance attempts to uncover the truth behind the legendary "Champ".

Jun 11, 202101:17:35
Point Pleasant, West Virginia - The Hauntings of Mason County and the Legend of Silver Bridge

Point Pleasant, West Virginia - The Hauntings of Mason County and the Legend of Silver Bridge

This week our hosts will transport us to a truly paranormal city on the banks of the Ohio River. Join Laken and Chance as they visit the eclectic home of First Nations curses, spectral hotel staff, and possibly the most legendary of all cryptids...Mothman. 

Jun 04, 202101:00:36
Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota - The Massacre at Turtle Lake and A Beast in the Missouri River

Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota - The Massacre at Turtle Lake and A Beast in the Missouri River

Join Laken and Chance as they transport us to the rural reaches of North Dakota and one of the nations largest reservoirs. Our hosts explore the breathtaking shores of Lake Sakakawea, visit the massive Garrison Dam, and grab some food on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Chance will delve into the most gruesome murder in North Dakota's history, the Wolf Family Massacre, and Laken transports us into an experience with the Miniwashitu. 

May 28, 202101:15:59
Paducah, Kentucky - The Tragedy at Heath High School and The Cohen That Never Left

Paducah, Kentucky - The Tragedy at Heath High School and The Cohen That Never Left

This week our hosts take us to the banks of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers amongst the rolling hills of Western Kentucky. Laken and Chance hop off of I-24 to visit this eclectic and charming city that is packet with peculiar history. Laken tells the gut-wrenching story of one of the first school shootings in the United States and Chance terrifies us all with the tale of the Paducah Hot Springs and a former tenant of a historic building that may have stuck around. 

May 21, 202101:07:30
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado - A Monster on Deer Mountain and What's Eating William Currence

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado - A Monster on Deer Mountain and What's Eating William Currence

Our hosts start Season 2 with a bang, transporting us to another of the stops on their honeymoon. Wind your way through the Rockies with Laken and Chance as they get pumped up recounting their unforgettable visit to the park, uncover the truth behind the murder of Sandra and Toni Henthorn, and piece together the mysterious death of William Currence.

May 14, 202101:14:11
Eureka, California - The Missing Five and Where Bigfoot Began

Eureka, California - The Missing Five and Where Bigfoot Began

Cruise up the 101 with us as our Laken and Chance take us on an adventure through the redwood forests of Cali's Northern Coast. We found it! Eureka, that is. Join our hosts as they discuss the Victorian beauty of old town Eureka, the port city's unique history, and the splendor of the region's towering forests. This week Laken delves into the mystery surrounding The Missing Five and Chance excites us with the origin story of the cryptid that started it all for him. 

Apr 30, 202101:19:35
Taos, New Mexico - The Witch Hunter of Taos and the Song of the Mountains

Taos, New Mexico - The Witch Hunter of Taos and the Song of the Mountains

This week our hosts guide us on a journey through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with a little help from a special guest. Join Laken, Chance, and Macey as they discuss the unforgettable experiences found only in the most enchanting city in the Land of Enchantment. Then Chance weaves the tale of the supernaturally inspired murder of Roxanne Houston and Laken attempts to unearth the source of the Taos Hum. 

Apr 23, 202159:31
Badlands National Park, South Dakota - The Wounded Knee Massacre and the Tale of the Badlands Banshee

Badlands National Park, South Dakota - The Wounded Knee Massacre and the Tale of the Badlands Banshee

What a bad place to start our National Parks Series (see what we did there). On this week's episode, our hosts kick off their newest series at the baddest of all the National Parks. They chat about the amazing wildlife and heart stopping views of the Badlands and dive into the offerings of the remote communities surrounding it. Chance gets emotional as he recounts the heartbreaking events that took place at Wounded Knee Creek on December 29th, 1891 and Laken chills us to the bone as she unwraps the legend of the Banshee of the Badlands. 

Apr 16, 202101:03:19
North Shore, Oahu, Hawai'i - The Tragic Murder of Telma Boinville and the Legend of the Mysterious Mo'o

North Shore, Oahu, Hawai'i - The Tragic Murder of Telma Boinville and the Legend of the Mysterious Mo'o

Time to leave the States, well the continental ones. Join Laken and Chance as they revisit one of the most beautiful places in the world and Chance's favorite vacation spot. Then, our hosts discuss the heinous murder of Telma Boinville and recount the legends of the Mo'o and the old woman of the highway.

Apr 09, 202101:00:06
Tales from the Road - The Big Announcement

Tales from the Road - The Big Announcement

Laken and Chance finally make their big announcement, only a month late. Then they tell some stories that didn't make the cut in the full length episodes on St. Augustine and Show Low. 

Apr 05, 202123:50
Eureka Springs, Arkansas - The Curious Tale of the Crescent Hotel and the Legend of the Ozark Howler

Eureka Springs, Arkansas - The Curious Tale of the Crescent Hotel and the Legend of the Ozark Howler

This week our hosts cruise into the rolling hills of northwest Arkansas and back to the Ozarks. They'll take in the sights and sounds of a beautiful Victorian resort town, explore the crimes of Norman Baker and the unique history of the Crescent Hotel, and dive into the legend of the Ozark Howler.

Apr 02, 202101:05:14
Moscow, Idaho - The Unsolved Murder of Janice Foiles and the Day the Mountains Cried

Moscow, Idaho - The Unsolved Murder of Janice Foiles and the Day the Mountains Cried

Join Laken and Chance as they cruise into the Heart of the Arts on US-95 to visit a mountain town like no other. This week our hosts stroll historic downtown Moscow, bask in the beauty of the lush forests and rolling hills of the Idaho Panhandle, and attend exciting events at the University of Idaho. Finally, they unfurl the mystery surrounding the murder of Janice Folies and examine the terrifying events of the Great Fire of 1910 and the lasting impression it left on the region. 

Mar 26, 202101:03:36
Baraboo, Wisconsin - The Bone Breaker Killer and the Things that Bump Baraboo in the Night

Baraboo, Wisconsin - The Bone Breaker Killer and the Things that Bump Baraboo in the Night

This week our hosts exit I-90 and head for the edge of the Driftless Area in central Wisconsin. They chat about all of the circus-centric fun to be had in Baraboo (the home of the Ringling Bros), adventure through Wisconsin's wild places, and dig in for some great food and beer. Finally, Laken and Chance discuss the heinous crimes of Joe Clark and the strange hauntings of Baraboo. 

Mar 19, 202159:17
Bar Harbor, Maine - The Mysterious Murder of Leslie Spellman and the Spirits of Acadia

Bar Harbor, Maine - The Mysterious Murder of Leslie Spellman and the Spirits of Acadia

This week, cruise down Highway 3 with our hosts to majestic Mount Desert Island and take in bewitching views of Bar Harbor. After enjoying food and brew by the ocean, Laken and Chance discuss the circumstances surrounding the unsolved murder of Leslie Spellman, in 1977, and examine the haunting history of Acadia National Park. 

Mar 12, 202101:05:36
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri - Murder in the Missouri Hills and the Echoes of a Lost City

Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri - Murder in the Missouri Hills and the Echoes of a Lost City

This week Laken and Chance take you to the thrill hills of Missouri to recount vacations of their youth. Join or hosts as they reflect on trips long past on Missouri's largest reservoir, discuss an unsolved murder in the Ozarks, and follow the ghostly sounds of a city long past. 

Mar 05, 202158:25
Puget Sound, Washington - A Salish Sea Mystery and Something Lurking in the Depths

Puget Sound, Washington - A Salish Sea Mystery and Something Lurking in the Depths

Hop in as Laken and Chance head to the far northwestern reaches of the continental United States. This week our hosts take you on a captivating tour of Washington State's largest body of water, investigate a mystery that haunts the region to this day, and try to figure out if a titan is hiding just below the surface of the sound.

Feb 26, 202101:10:54
St. Augustine, Florida - A Deadly Feud and the Spirits of the First Coast

St. Augustine, Florida - A Deadly Feud and the Spirits of the First Coast

Exit I-95 with Laken and Chance as they visit the oldest city in the continental United States. This week our hosts chat about the deep south/island living vibe in this historic Spanish city, get your mouth watering over local eats and brews, dive into a not-so-mysterious feud turned murder, and recount some ghostly tales from America's First Coast. 

Feb 19, 202101:20:12
Missoula, Montana - Who is Christy Crystal Creek? And Some Garden City Hauntings

Missoula, Montana - Who is Christy Crystal Creek? And Some Garden City Hauntings

Join Laken and Chance as they adventure into Big Sky Country in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, try to unravel a web of serial murders and the identity of a victim, and recount the tails of a Montana haunted house. 

Feb 12, 202101:17:13