Creepy stories and paranormal claims from Reddit get the believer-versus-skeptic treatment from Andy and Greg. They unpack eerie tales of a strange, thin woman next door and mimics in the woods, weighing unsettling details against ordinary explanations. Plus, they debate what kind of evidence would change a skeptic’s mind. We also briefly discuss the new Bigfoot documentary, Capturing Bigfoot, which may debunk the Patterson-Gimlin footage.

Takeaways:

• They discuss a new documentary, Capturing Bigfoot, which reportedly debunks the Patterson-Gimlin film, stirring debate between Greg the skeptic and Andy the believer.
• He emphasizes how childhood memories get fuzzy and embellished over time, so spooky stories often become more dramatic when retold.
• They read creepy Reddit tales — alien-like visitors, shadow figures, and a tall woman — but note many stories lack strong evidence and often feel like 'nothing burgers'.
• He brings up Appalachian mimic legends and asks the important question: what's the motivation behind creatures that imitate human voices?
• Greg argues believers don't require the same baseline evidence he does; he says seeing and holding a Bigfoot would change his mind, but hearsay won't.
• They point out humans love storytelling, so over years a tiny eerie moment can balloon into a full supernatural narrative through retelling and cultural influence.
• He invites listener follow-ups and voicemails, encouraging skeptics and believers alike to send experiences, which could prompt future follow-up investigations and episodes.

The Ouija board’s history sits at the crossroads of supernatural stories, folklore, and skepticism. Andy explores Victorian seances, grieving families, and the board’s rise from parlour novelty to household game, while Greg weighs the ideomotor effect and apophenia against claims of communication with the dead. Is it a doorway to spirits—or a powerful product of belief and expectation?

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Takeaways:

• Andy explains the Ouija board's origins in 19th-century spiritualism, noting businessmen commercialized it after Civil War grieving waves.
• Greg stays a hardline skeptic and argues the Ouija's movements are explained by the ideomotor effect and apophenia, for example micro hand tremors moving the planchette.
• They discuss how films like The Exorcist flipped public perception from harmless parlor game to terrifying occult object, proving media can amplify fear without new evidence.
• Andy outlines common Ouija rituals—don’t play alone, place the planchette carefully, say "goodbye", burn sage—and says rituals mostly manage group mindset rather than guaranteeing spirit contact.
• Greg warns about mental-health risks: treating a board as literal contact can worsen grief or anxiety, so he recommends therapy or memory-work instead of toy-based spirit hunting.
• They cover the Zozo legend and how paranormal personalities and viral stories can manufacture folklore, showing how a catchy name spreads despite having no clear historical origin.
• Practical evidence matters: blindfolded Ouija experiments often produce gibberish, demonstrating unconscious movements create apparent messages—blind tests are a simple example of demystifying results.
• Overall the episode is a playful believer-versus-skeptic debate: Andy presents historical and ritual context, while Greg lampoons credulity and urges listeners to enjoy spooky season responsibly.

Ashmore Estates’ paranormal history and ghostly encounters begin with its origins as an 1857 poor farm. Andy shares the documented story of overcrowding, poor care, and burial grounds, while skeptic Greg questions how that past became part of the estate’s haunting lore. Hear how a troubled institution became a haunted attraction for tours and overnight stays—and decide where history ends and the supernatural begins.

Takeaways:

• The estate began as an 1857 poor farm where the elderly, disabled, and homeless were forced to work; many died, and graves still dot the grounds.
• Over decades, it shifted into a psychiatric hospital, suffered neglect and financial failure, and eventually became a commercial haunted attraction with tours and overnight stays.
• Andy points to named spirits like Joe Bloxom, but Greg highlights record inconsistencies—death certificates, census dates, and folklore don't always line up with archival evidence.
• They memorialized a child ghost, Elvis Skinner, with a dedicated room and gravestone, which illustrates how communities remember tragedy and how paranormal curiosity often centers on child apparitions.
• The most unsettling reports involve an eight‑foot shadow figure that appears with heavy footsteps and vibrations; Greg remains skeptical and repeatedly questions what people mean by mysterious "energy."
• Both hosts criticize sensational TV investigators and charlatans who muddy the evidence, while admitting their own podcast sometimes flirts with hype; honest, low‑key investigations seem more credible.
• A big takeaway is human pattern‑matching: Ashmore and Waverly share similar histories and sightings, suggesting psychological storytelling and cultural tropes may explain repeated haunt narratives more than supernatural causes.