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New England Legends

New England Legends

By: Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger
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Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we'll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!All materials copyright New England Legends Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
Episodes
  • The Talcott Mountain Robot
    Jan 29 2026

    In Episode 431, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger drive along Route 44 in Avon, Connecticut, searching for the Talcott Mountain Robot. In 1967, a robot or spaceman was seen late one night moving awkwardly and trying to get the attention of passing cars. The police received multiple calls on the sightings. Was it a prank? A spaceman? A real robot?

    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-431-the-talcott-mountain-robot/

    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends

    Get your tickets to our 2026 Freak Formal, February 14, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Milford, Massachusetts, to benefit Project Just Because! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freak-formal-event-presented-by-new-england-legends-tickets-1980103869978

    Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G

    Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/

    Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/

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    20 mins
  • FtV – The Black Dog of Hubbard Park
    Jan 26 2026

    Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 152 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger climb the cliffs over Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut, in search of a mysterious black dog. They say if you see this mutt once, you'll find joy, see him twice and you'll find sorrow, but if you see him three times it means your death. Could this dog be connected to a different Connecticut legend? This episode first aired November 21, 2019

    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends

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    19 mins
  • The Haunting of the Equinox
    Jan 22 2026

    In Episode 430, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger check out the ghosts of the historic Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont. The earliest structure called the Marsh Tavern opened here in 1769. It's been some kind of inn and hotel ever since. U.S. Presidents have stayed here, as have other notable guests, including First lady Mary Todd Lincoln… some believe her spirit is still here. But she's not the only one. A former owner met a tragic end on these grounds.

    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-430-the-haunting-of-the-equinox/

    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends

    Get your tickets to our 2026 Freak Formal, February 14, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Milford, Massachusetts, to benefit Project Just Because! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freak-formal-event-presented-by-new-england-legends-tickets-1980103869978

    Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G

    Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/

    Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/

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    19 mins
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