The Dark Parts

Dark West Productions
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Daphne Woolsoncroft & Heath Merryman (hosts of Going West: True Crime) explore the darkest parts of history, the world, and your mind. From urban legends to hauntings, horror stories, and beyond, you're guaranteed a creepy tale every Thursday!

  1. 01/19/2023

    Cursed Film // 32

    Between The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and more, numerous horror films (and non-horror films) are said to have had cursed sets, leading to the demise of many actors and crew members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  2. 01/12/2023

    The Hat Man // 31

    Many who experience sleep paralysis claim to see the same dark figure lurking in the corner of their room, or sometimes, attacking them in their bed. Who is this hat-wearing shadow person? And why do so many see the same thing? Join us as we discuss real accounts and theories of... The Hat Man. SOURCES https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2020/12/20/the-hat-man-is-a-shadow-person-who-will-keep-you-up-at-night https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2020/11/people-all-over-the-world-are-dreaming-about-a-creepy-hat-man/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397/ https://wisconsinnews.today/rodgers-wont-stop-talking-about-the-hat-man-since-his-ayahuasca-trip/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-paralysis-and-the-monsters-inside-your-mind/ https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00UB84UDO&ref_=dbs_t_r_kcr https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00KAP8Z9S&ref_=dbs_t_r_kcr https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Hat_Man https://thehatmanproject.com/page/4/ https://chillinkristen.medium.com/the-hat-man-whats-this-shadow-person-got-under-his-cap-863c0a12f95c https://the-line-up.com/the-hat-man https://austinseance.com/2020/12/31/hat-men-phenomena-ghostly-sightings-across-the-globe/ https://www.reddit.com/r/HatMan/ https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Shadow_people https://www.thegypsythread.org/shadow-people-hat-man/ https://twitter.com/YourBudTevin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1580660237430059008%7Ctwgr%5E728472a71d8a530821d31eabf6bdbe514b38ff13%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fculture%2Fculture-features%2Fhat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  3. 01/05/2023

    The Hammersmith Ghost // 30

    In early 1800's England, a ghost was thought to be haunting the district of Hammersmith in London. When a pregnant woman was literally scared to death by the white figure, the townspeople took it upon themselves to get to the bottom of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  4. 12/29/2022

    A Very Dark New Years Special // 29

    December 31: A time for friends and family to celebrate the transition into a new year. But for some, the night that is typically known for celebration and cheer, can become a night filled with darkness and fear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  5. 12/23/2022

    Krampus // 28

    Christmas isn't always full of cheer. In this episode, we discuss the anti-Saint Nick. A monster that is said to abduct and eat naughty children on the most joyous day of the year... A monster named Krampus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  6. 12/16/2022

    Goatman // 27

    This well-known cryptid is said to be found in Maryland as well as across the United States. People claim it looks half human/half goat and can mimic human voices. Today, we share some terrifying real-life encounters of... The Goatman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min

  7. 12/01/2022

    The Living Dead // 26

    What would you do if a zombie apocalypse really happened? Today we discuss the history behind the living dead, and how to best survive them if an outbreak occurs in our lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  8. 11/17/2022

    The Legend of Boggy Creek // 25

    Throughout the last century, a hairy, ape-like creature has stalked a small town in Arkansas. With over 100 witness accounts, could this creature actually be real? Join us today as we discuss The Legend of Boggy Creek. EPISODE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas http://www.foukemonster.net/sightings.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRVuLzkbTFk https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/arwildman.html https://www.newspapers.com/search/?query=Fouke%20family%20terrorized&dr_year=1971-1971 https://www.newspapers.com/image/9330194/?terms=Fouke&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1705735/?terms=Fouke&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/21526038/?terms=bobby%20ford&match=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas https://www.legendsofamerica.com/boggy-creek-monster-arkansas/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734920610 http://www.strangehistory.net/2015/05/20/the-greene-county-wild-man/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Boggy_Creek https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/boggy-creek-monster https://www.legendofboggycreek.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Daphne Woolsoncroft & Heath Merryman (hosts of Going West: True Crime) explore the darkest parts of history, the world, and your mind. From urban legends to hauntings, horror stories, and beyond, you're guaranteed a creepy tale every Thursday!

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