Truth or twisted fiction, these stories are so hauntingly good, they’ve lasted for generations. Ash and Alaina revisit the most terrifying urban legends that blur lines between what’s real and what's just a scary story.
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Mar 2023
Episode 223: Worlds Collide
<p>There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting for us just off the path, hidden away in the shadows.</p> <p><em>Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and m ... Show More
27m 45s
Mar 2023
13: Listener Stories: Terrifying True Ghost Stories
Spine tingling, bone chilling, and downright mysterious hauntings. Listeners share their own heart pounding tales about a headless cowboy, two separate ghost sightings in the military, and a girl who believes she may have gotten a sign from her deceased sister. Have your own stor ... Show More
33m 4s
Feb 2024
Legends 21: The Men in Black
<p>Some legends evolve over time, sometimes taking centuries to fully mature. But one urban myth, at least, seems to have arrived nearly complete. And it's been terrifying from the beginning.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Aaron Mahnke and Harry ... Show More
28m 15s
Jul 2025
Encounters x291 - Urban Legends Experienced in Real Life
This week’s Encounters dives into the dark, strange, and often terrifying world of urban legends that turn out to be a little too real. La Llorona, BEK, Goat Man, The Devil’s Tree and Slender Man?! Are these just haunting tales passed around the campfire? What happens if they tur ... Show More
59m 53s