Verbal Echo

Monica Martin

Welcome to The Verbal Echo. Join host Monica Martin and Co-host Sara Rowe as we recount experiences through the voices of those who've lived to tell their stories. We seek to understand the human story, with all its unexpected and often weird twists and turns. You will hear first-hand stories of the unexplained—from mysterious cryptids and alien encounters to paranormal experiences that defy explanation through the lens of the human experience. We will talk with authors, researchers, other podcasters, experts, and everyday people who need a sounding board to share everything they know. Each episode features human stories that challenge what we think we know, revealing details that often fly under the radar. We don't want mainstream conversations on this podcast. We look at the fringe, the edges, and the intersections of thought-provoking topics and coax them out of the shadows. If you’re drawn to the strange and hidden, join us on The Verbal Echo and discover how every story can change what you believe is possible. No guardrails. Connect with the host, Monica Martin

  1. Kevin Killen - Ghosts and Me - Thirty Years of Living with the Unexplained

    5日前

    Kevin Killen - Ghosts and Me - Thirty Years of Living with the Unexplained

    What if the paranormal didn’t start with curiosity—but with a childhood ghost you couldn’t explain away? Monica sits down with Kevin Killen, author of Ghosts and Me, to unpack more than thirty years of firsthand paranormal experiences—starting at age five and continuing through haunted homes, schools, workplaces, and battlefields across multiple states. From early experiments with electronic voice phenomena to shadow figures, shared hauntings with coworkers, and encounters that left him questioning his own sanity, Kevin’s story is less about belief and more about persistence. They talk openly about doubt, why people second-guess what they see, and how working environments—especially those shaped by stress and addiction—may intensify paranormal activity. Kevin also shares deeply personal moments involving protection from unseen threats, witnessed not just by him, but by the animals around him. This conversation isn’t about proving ghosts exist. It’s about what happens when unexplained experiences follow you through your life—and why people shouldn’t be afraid to talk about them, even when the world tells them not to. Honest, unsettling, and deeply human, this episode sits at the intersection of memory, skepticism, and whatever still refuses to be explained. Get your copy of Ghosts and Me Here. ------------------------- Find us on Patreon and become a founding FREE Member! Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing with a friend! Share this podcast with a friend!!! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.com Read my stories on the Medium Publication Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through Podcastle Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from other

    1時間15分
  2. Echoes After Dark: Monica and Sara - Mythos Squatchiness and Early Human Ancestors

    2月4日

    Echoes After Dark: Monica and Sara - Mythos Squatchiness and Early Human Ancestors

    A birthday in Texas, legendary barbecue, and a sudden realization that America is full of deeply unsettling hot dog promo cars—this episode starts grounded and gets weird fast. In Episode 4 of Echoes After Dark, Monica celebrates her birthday with family while sampling some of the best barbecue Texas has to offer, then pivots into sightings of Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles and other strange promotional vehicles roaming highways across the U.S. while Sara dives into the historical record of Sasquatch sightings worldwide, tracing how reports stretch across cultures, continents, and centuries. Monica brings in a recent archaeological article on early human ancestors, raising questions about intelligence, evolution, and how much of our past is still misunderstood. The conversation closes with a grounded but passionate discussion on the importance of writing, why independent voices matter, and how listeners can support writers through blogs and platforms like Medium. Wide-ranging, curious, and unscripted, this episode moves easily between the everyday and the ancient—following the echoes from roadside oddities to deep human history. Find us on Patreon and become a founding FREE Member! Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing with a friend! Share this podcast with a friend!!! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.com Read my stories on the Medium Publication Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through Podcastle Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from others.

    54分
  3. Echoes After Dark: Sara and Monica - Maine Scout Camp Encounter, Sierra Sounds & a Sea Monster

    1月28日

    Echoes After Dark: Sara and Monica - Maine Scout Camp Encounter, Sierra Sounds & a Sea Monster

    Bigfoot documentaries, ghostly figures on empty Kansas roads, and the kind of restaurant plumbing nightmares no one warns you about—this episode goes everywhere. In Episode 3 of Echoes After Dark, Sara and Monica delve into recent Sasquatch documentaries, including "Bigfoot Beyond the Trail" on Tubi, and revisit classic Bigfoot vocalization recordings that continue to circulate online. They share eerie holiday travel stories, including unsettling sightings on backcountry roads, and swap hard-earned truths from years in the restaurant industry—where bad plumbing and worse shifts leave a mark. The conversation winds through risky rafting trips on Colorado rivers, flimsy gear disasters, and the surreal experience of floating past dinosaur tracks carved into the landscape. Part road trip, part field notes, part late-night decompression, this episode follows the strange wherever it shows up—quietly, unexpectedly, and without explanation. Links: Scott Carpenter Book on Amazon MichaelCMayes Bigfoot Researcher (Area X) NAWAC-North American Wood Ape Conservancy Tubi TV (Free) Watch Bigfoot Beyond the Trail Docuseries Backcountry Post | Maine Scout Camp Encounter Car-Sized Sea Monsters --------------------------- Find us on Patreon and become a founding FREE Member! Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing with a friend! Share this podcast with a friend!!! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.com Read my stories on the Medium Publication Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through Podcastle Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from others.

    1時間7分
  4. Echoes after Dark: Monica and Sara - Krampus, Bigfoot Brains, and Angry Bears

    1月20日

    Echoes after Dark: Monica and Sara - Krampus, Bigfoot Brains, and Angry Bears

    What do Krampus, Angry Bears, Gingerbread Houses, AI Misinformation, and Bigfoot’s moral compass all have in common? Apparently… this conversation. In the second episode of Echoes After Dark, Sara and Monica spiral through the shadow side of Christmas, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and the ever-expanding universe of Sasquatch theory. From tectonic shifts and reports of different types of Sasquatch, to the growing divide between flesh-and-blood researchers and the “woo” crowd, this episode dives straight into the weird with curiosity and humor intact. They also unpack the rise of AI-generated nonsense and disreputable paranormal content on YouTube, review recent paranormal documentaries, and explore a fascinating science article about Italian bears evolving to be less aggressive toward humans—and why that might mirror reported Bigfoot behavior. The conversation extends into expanded consciousness, higher-level thinking, altruism in Sasquatch encounters, and whether Bigfoot communication theories suggest something far more complex than we’re ready to admit. Equal parts skeptical, speculative, and slightly feral, this episode is for listeners who like their paranormal conversations thoughtful, funny, and just a little unhinged—the way Echoes After Dark was meant to be. JOIN US! -------------------- Krampus Italian Bears Tectonic Plates and Pangea Find us on Patreon and become a founding FREE Member! Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing with a friend! Share this podcast with a friend!!! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.com Read my stories on the Medium Publication Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through Podcastle Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from others.

    1時間7分
  5. Echoes After Dark: Sara and Monica - From Campfires to Close Encounters, Sasquatch Sisterhood in the Mountains

    1月13日

    Echoes After Dark: Sara and Monica - From Campfires to Close Encounters, Sasquatch Sisterhood in the Mountains

    What happens when two women with a shared past in the restaurant industry reunite after years of strange jobs, wild coworkers, and even stranger experiences in the mountains? In this After Dark episode of The Verbal Echo, Monica sits down with Sara to unpack how they met, bonded as coworkers in the chaos of restaurant life, and later found themselves navigating something far more mysterious—life in the mountains, camping under dark skies, unexplained encounters, and living alongside spirits that don’t clock out. From possible Sasquatch activity in the wilderness to ghostly housekeeping in homes that never feel empty, this episode explores the female perspective on paranormal life, squatchery, and intuition—mixed with laughter, nostalgia, and a few “only in that job” stories from their service-industry days. If you love paranormal experiences, cryptids, mountain living, and real conversations about the unseen, this one’s for you. Once the sun goes down, the echoes get louder… ------------------------------- Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing with a friend! Share this podcast with a friend!!! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.com Read my stories on the Medium Publication Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through Podcastle Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from others.

    1時間18分

番組について

Welcome to The Verbal Echo. Join host Monica Martin and Co-host Sara Rowe as we recount experiences through the voices of those who've lived to tell their stories. We seek to understand the human story, with all its unexpected and often weird twists and turns. You will hear first-hand stories of the unexplained—from mysterious cryptids and alien encounters to paranormal experiences that defy explanation through the lens of the human experience. We will talk with authors, researchers, other podcasters, experts, and everyday people who need a sounding board to share everything they know. Each episode features human stories that challenge what we think we know, revealing details that often fly under the radar. We don't want mainstream conversations on this podcast. We look at the fringe, the edges, and the intersections of thought-provoking topics and coax them out of the shadows. If you’re drawn to the strange and hidden, join us on The Verbal Echo and discover how every story can change what you believe is possible. No guardrails. Connect with the host, Monica Martin