We went back to the middle of the desert and played exciting stories sent in by listeners. And it inspired us to share our own! Tales include near death at a theme park, sexting on a plane, and some classic Ouija Board mysteries. Recorded in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
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May 6
229: Fighting the Political Machine w/ Adam Conover and LA Mayoral Hopeful Nithya Raman
Ready, set, VOTE!!! We've got a special episode this week as the politically savvy Adam Conover joins us to discuss the Los Angeles mayoral election with candidate Nithya Raman. If you don't live in LA, don't fret, the chats with strangers are all very fun and interesting to huma ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 2025
Encounters x284 - Indigenous Paranormal Stories
On this week’s Encounters episode, we’re honoring stories rooted in Indigenous culture, land, and legacy. Sabrina returns from a powerful trip to Peru — and shares a ritual led by an Inca healer (whose grandmother was chosen by Mother Nature herself after being struck by lightnin ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2025
When the Midway Goes Dark: Strange Tales of Abandoned Amusement Parks
<p>Join me on this summer road trip to some of the world's creepiest abandoned amusement parks. Our stops include: Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Pripyat, Ukraine, Land of Oz, Gulliver’s Kingdom. And Honorable Mentions: Berlin’s Spreepark, Diversiones Grano de Oro, Western Village. ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2025
Encounters x288 - Summer Scares: Haunted Vacations
It’s officially summer, which means travel season — and with it, a whole new batch of haunted experiences. In this week’s Encounters, listeners share their strangest supernatural run-ins while camping, road-tripping, or staying in places that should’ve come with a paranormal warn ... Show More
54m 52s
Sep 2025
136. Reddit Scary Stories: True Camping Horror Tales (feat. National Park After Dark)
From a recent and tragic double murder in Devil's Den State Park, to a hiker entering a time warp, to unknowingly encountering a serial killer while camping, today we're talking through all the terrifying and mysterious national park stories. Make sure to follow our guests of tod ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
True Hauntings: Growing Up With the Unknown
In a small town near Victorville, California, experience a true horror story filled with eerie encounters and paranormal activity. We will explore Melissa's chilling events with her grandmother in Juarez, Mexico, to unsettling experiences in her own home. In this series of storie ... Show More
15m 32s
Jul 2023
Indrid Cold, the Truth about Planet Lanulos and the Mystery of the Smiling Man
On November 2nd, 1966, Woody Derenberger was driving home from a business trip when he encountered an extraterrestrial being named Indrid Cold. Cold communicated with Woody telepathically, and the two went on to be lifelong friends. Other people close to Woody, including family, ... Show More
42m 24s