the Hawaiian island of Molokai is home to one of the most remote peninsulas in the world. For over a century, thousands of people suffering from ma'i ho'oka'awale, or the “separating sickness” were ripped from their families and forced to the Kalaupapa peninsula, doomed to spend their lives in exile. The dark history of this place is lightened by the resilie ... Show More
Oct 19
The Vampire Clan Murders: Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area
In 1996, a troubled 16-year-old boy named Rod Ferrell believed he was a 500-year old-vampire. He formed a small group of local teens in Murray, Kentucky obsessed with vampire roleplaying, blood drinking, and occult beliefs. The roleplaying took a serious turn when Rod broke into ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 8
Trail Tales 103: Grand Canyon Ghosts, RV Bats & Paranormal Wedding Crashers
Today’s stories include Grand Canyon Ghosts, RV bats, emergency poops, paranormal wedding crashers, local lore, and lovestruck teenage protectors. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch an ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2015
SaintCast #147, Soundseeing in Molokai, in the footsteps of Father Damien
This week, Paul travels to the island paradise of Molokai, Hawaii. From 1866 to 1969 thousands of men, women, and children diagnosed with leprosy were forcibly exiled to this island to die here in anonymity. Two Catholic saints, Fr. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope ministe ... Show More
58m 46s
Jun 2019
6. Easter Island - Where Giants Walked
On one of the world’s most isolated islands, hundreds of vast stone statues lie mouldering in the grass. In this episode, we take a look at one of archaeology’s most enduring puzzles: the mystery of Easter Island. Find out how this unique community grew up in complete isolation, ... Show More
1h 43m
Jun 2023
Unsolved: Semper Fidelis (Rocky Padilla)
<p>Two active marines are murdered in a park on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. In the decades since their deaths, the road for one of their brother’s has been a long, painful, yet hopeful journey.</p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatom ... Show More
51m 55s