The Paranorm Girl

Kristen Amanda

The Paranorm Girl Podcast Hosted By Kristen Amanda

  1. Jul 17

    Apocalyptic Awe | Fear, Psychology & The Paranormal with Maxim Furek

    Is humanity living in the end times... or have we always believed we were? Author, researcher, and returning guest Maxim Furek joins me for a fascinating discussion inspired by his newest book, Paranormal Apocalypse: Is This How It Ends? Together we examine why apocalyptic thinking has followed humanity throughout history—from ancient prophecy and religious texts to Y2K, the Mayan Calendar, AI, pandemics, UFO disclosure, and modern conspiracy culture. But this conversation isn't simply about doom and gloom. We explore why fear is such a powerful force, how cults and charismatic leaders manipulate uncertainty, why horror and paranormal stories captivate us, and whether the unknown should inspire curiosity rather than panic. If you've ever wondered why every generation seems convinced it's witnessing the end of civilization, this episode offers historical perspective, psychological insight, and plenty of paranormal rabbit holes along the way. In this episode we discuss: • Why every generation believes it's living in the "end times" • The psychology of fear and the unknown • Religious prophecy vs. modern apocalypse narratives • AI, pandemics, and technological anxiety • UFOs, Bigfoot, and the scientific study of the paranormal • Cult psychology and manipulation tactics • Finding hope in uncertain times 📖 About the Guest Maxim Furek is an author and researcher with a background in psychology, addictions, music journalism and the paranormal. He holds a masters degree in communications from Bloomsburg University, as well as, a bachelor’s in psychology from Aquinas College.  He is a respected contributor to numerous paranormal magazines, an invited guest speaker to well known Paranormal Conferences, has been interviewed on programming such as Coast to Coast, Midnight in the Desert, Paranormal 360 and Exploring the Bizarre and has himself interviewed known figures in the field on many occasions including Dr. Frederick Lamonte Santee, Dan Rivera and celebrity demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Tonight’s Featured Book: Paranormal Apocalypse; Is This How It Ends? —A work that examines why apocalyptic thinking continues to shape our culture and why humanity remains endlessly captivated by the possibility of the end. Learn about my guest: Website: www.maximfurek.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxim.furek 📘 Pick up your copy of Paranormal Apocalypse: https://www.amazon.com/Paranormal-Apocalypse-This-How-Ends/dp/B0FN9C1DRT/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Support The Paranorm Girl at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod  Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/all Follow @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod Threads: https://www.threads.com/@paranormgirlpod Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBoosandBoogeymen/streams  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Apocalyptic Awe | Fear, Psychology & The Paranormal with Maxim Furek

  2. Jul 2

    Appalachia Debrief

    Opening up the second half of the season with a personal launch into the heart of Appalachia! I present - Paranorm Girl’s Appalachia Debrief! Fresh off of a journey to North Carolina - I’ve been excited to share my trip with everyone! Friendships were forged, unexpected paranormal investigations were conducted, stories were shared, not even half of what I planned for came to pass…and I wouldn’t change any of it for anything! If you’ve been waiting patiently to pick up where we left off in our Appalachian cryptid exploration, you’ll have to wait just a scooch longer. For today - I hope you enjoy the serendipitous, the bizarre and the beautiful moments experienced during my three day visit.  And at the very least, I hope something from my trip makes ya laugh 😂 Enjoy. Dear Kristen Story Submissions:  https://tinyurl.com/dearkristen26  Learn more about the Cryptozoology and Paranormal Museum: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptopara Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephenbarcelo  Email: barcelo18463@gmail.com  Support the Show at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/  Join the Paranormal FM Waitlist: pfm.onl/join  Follow @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod Threads: https://www.threads.com/@paranormgirlpod Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/live/BrARHi2MGS4?si=WqBOpXPeiRa3-RBf Next Airing: July 13, 2026 | 5pm PST/7pm CST Topic: Tarot and Horoscopes ☕ Support a Friend of the Show A good friend of mine has a coffee company! If you're already in the market for some great coffee, using his discount code helps support him at no extra cost to you. Thanks for checking out Cinder & Oak! 🔗 cinderandoakcoffee.com Use code WAKEUP10 for 10% off at checkout ☕️ Paranorm Girl Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Appalachia Debrief

  3. Jun 19

    From Script to Scream | Crafting Horror with Screenwriter, Eric Miller

    From monster movies and indie horror to Hollywood filmmaking and the art of telling a truly frightening story, this week on Paranorm Girl Podcast I sit down with author, screenwriter, producer, and longtime film industry veteran Eric Miller. With more than three decades in entertainment, Eric has worn nearly every hat imaginable—screenwriter, producer, transportation coordinator, editor, publisher, and author. Horror fans may recognize his work from films including Night Skies, Ice Spiders, Swamp Shark, Mask Maker, and Shadow Man, while readers may know him from acclaimed anthologies such as 18 Wheels of Horror and his latest novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed. Together we discuss: • Eric's path from a horror-loving kid in Indiana to a career in Hollywood • What makes horror genuinely scary beyond cheap jump scares • The importance of character, atmosphere, and dread in storytelling • Behind-the-scenes realities of filmmaking and life on set • Horror writing, screenplays, and creative inspiration • Sound design, suspense, and the psychology of fear • Independent filmmaking and the future of horror • His debut novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed Whether you're a horror fan, aspiring writer, filmmaker, or simply fascinated by how great stories are created, this conversation offers an insightful look behind the curtain from someone who has spent decades helping bring nightmares to life. 📘 Learn about my guest: Website: https://www.ericmillerwrites.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RagingEricMiller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragingeric/ BUY Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? (published by Big Time Books): https://bigtimebooks.com/whateverhappened.php and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happened-Uncle-Eric-Miller-ebook/dp/B0DTBJ741B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NFHP9MG0JAA2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.22NdrujY5l-drLSElL5Ic9S9LFoeG-Tjsmjd0ec2T0DgYjq6OtLIsIiljicdVYsdQNapkYFGPqAbLxcB4Ns9R4ObEGAmOK_txZfsffi-Cxc.BBXB9l6o5PYp-IyoaOrDvS9z7LX80nqrMrwoOx5TlVo&dib_tag=se&keywords=whatever+happened+to+uncle+ed&qid=1781375234&s=books&sprefix=whatever+happened+to+uncle+ed,stripbooks,172&sr=1-1  Support The Paranorm Girl at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod  Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/all Follow @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod Threads: https://www.threads.com/@paranormgirlpod Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBoosandBoogeymen/streams  Next Airing: TBA | 5pm PST/7pm CST Topic: TBA #HorrorPodcast #EricMiller #HorrorMovies #Screenwriting #IndieHorror #HorrorAuthor #Storytelling #FilmIndustry #ParanormalPodcast #WhateverHappenedToUncleEd Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From Script to Scream | Crafting Horror with Screenwriter, Eric Miller

  4. May 19

    Evidence and Contact from the Case Files with Author & Paranormal Investigator, Peter Roe

    The guest train is a chuggin' even while the show is on a break! Recently, I welcomed author and paranormal investigator Peter J. Roe, Assistant Director of Canada’s longest-running paranormal research team, The Searcher Group, to discuss his debut book, Haunted Town Halls which documents the incredible evidence and intelligent communications he and the team captured during a multi-year, multi-town hall investigatory tour. Town Halls are often overlooked in paranormal research despite decades (and sometimes centuries) of reported activity. What began in 2014 as a challenge within the Searcher Group evolved into an extraordinary series of investigations involving spirit communication, unexplained phenomena, portals, deeply intriguing encounters and...ghost pee? Learn about my guest: Searcher Group Home Site: https://thesearchergroup.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.roe.92 Broadview (formerly United Church Observer) article with audio clip: https://broadview.org/this-will-make-you-believe-in-ghosts/ Llewellyn Worldwide Article by Peter Roe: https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3270 Crash Course in Awesome Guest Investigation* (Direct mp3 Download Link): https://ccia.libsyn.com/ccia-s-ghost-investigation Support The Paranorm Girl at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/all Follow @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBoosandBoogeymen/streams Next Airing: June 13 | 5pm PST/7pm CST Topic: Spirit Clingers; Attachments and Possession Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Evidence and Contact from the Case Files with Author & Paranormal Investigator, Peter Roe

  5. Apr 28

    Spotlight on the Flatwoods Monster

    On September 12, 1952, something fell from the sky over Braxton County, West Virginia — and what a group of locals witnessed that night became one of Appalachia's most enduring and unexplained paranormal mysteries.  In this spotlight episode, we dive deep into the Flatwoods Monster incident: the eyewitness accounts of Kathleen May, Eugene Lemon and the group of boys who came face to face with a towering, metallic, glowing figure on a remote hillside farm. We cover the strange odor and mist that made witnesses physically ill, the parallel skid marks and circular impressions left in the field, the National Guard's secret 60-man operation on the Fisher Farm in the dead of night and the government officials who showed up posing as reporters.  We also explore the controversial barn owl skeptical theory — and why it doesn't hold up — alongside Frank Feschino's decades of research and the compelling case for an extraterrestrial in a propulsion suit. Whether you're a UFO researcher, paranormal enthusiast, or just a lover of strange American history and unsolved mysteries, this one's for you. Topics: Flatwoods Monster, West Virginia paranormal, UFO encounters, 1952 UFO sightings, Braxton County monster, Appalachian folklore, Project Blue Book, alien encounters, unexplained phenomena, cryptid sightings, Frank Feschino, Kathleen May, government UFO ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dear Kristen Story Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/dearkristen26   Support the Show at:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/  Join the Paranormal FM Waitlist: pfm.onl/join  Follow the Show @paranormgirlpod on:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod SOURCES:  Flatwoods Monster: Close Encounter of the Third Kind?: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/flatwoods-monster-close-encounter-of-the-third-kind.html  They knew too much about flying saucers by Gray Barker: https://archive.org/details/theyknewtoomucha0000bark/page/30/mode/2up  Collier's 1952: Man Will Conquer Space: https://www.scribd.com/doc/118710867/Collier-s-Magazine-Man-Will-Conquer-Space?_gl=1*ld0qlv*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcwNjk2MDI0LjE3NzcxNTc0ODY.*_ga_Z4ZC50DED6*czE3NzcxNTc0ODUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzcxNTc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_8KZ8BV0P5W*czE3NzcxNTc0ODUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzcxNTc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgw  The Flatwoods UFO Monster: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2000/11/the-flatwoods-ufo-monster/  03-23-21 Frank Feschino & Alfred Lehmberg, The FLATWOODS MONSTER INCIDENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAuezZTlKbw  The Braxton County Monster Updated & Revised Edition by Frank Feschino: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=H9GSBgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=flatwoods+blue+book+file&ots=EjlfU3bXxo&sig=kVvxfeGpYgTIf_Gz7jXU_PaWB_Y#v=onepage&q&f=false  Gray Barker, a Braxton County Legacy: https://braxtonwv.org/gray-barker-a-braxton-county-legacy/  here there be monsters: https://www.saturdaynightuforia.com/html/articles/articlehtml/heretherebemonsters.html  The Flatwoods Monster: A Legacy of Fear (Small Town Monsters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X8hiJftFHA  Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/live/BrARHi2MGS4?si=WqBOpXPeiRa3-RBf Next Airing: May 2, 2026 | 5pm PST/7pm CST Topic: Paranormal Potluck w/ cast members of 28 Days Haunted Paranorm Girl Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Spotlight on the Flatwoods Monster

  6. Mar 31

    Beasts of the Backwoods | The Hairy and The Monstrous

    This episode is all about the hairy… and the monstrous in Appalachia. Before we move on to other types of cryptids, we’re stepping into a category that shows up again and again across sightings, folklore, and firsthand accounts: massive, humanoid, hair-covered creatures lurking just beyond the tree line. We begin by closing the chapter on the Wampus Cat—wrapping up our ongoing side quest and sharing where that journey has ultimately led. Then we widen the lens. In this episode: The Knobby Bigfoot sightings in North Carolina—and the 911 calls tied to themA lesser known report of a Bigfoot carrying a baby in VirginiaWerewolf and canine-like humanoid encounters reported across the VirginiasAnd finally… the less documented, but deeply intriguing potential of cat-like humanoid beings Strange things be afoot in the backwoods of Appalachia.  Things all too hairy. Massive. And just watching from afar. Stay safe. Keep the nightlight on. And sleep with one eye open. NEW!!! Submit your story NOW to be read on "Dear Kristen"!!! Has anything ever happened to you… that you’ve never really known what to do with? Not just something that scared you…as true as that may be. But things uncanny? Off? Experiences that don’t sit right in reality? Something you still think about because it didn’t fully make sense? If you’ve been holding onto something...tell me what happened. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/dearkristen26 Support the Show at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/  Join the Paranormal FM Waitlist: pfm.onl/join  Follow the Show @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod SOURCES:  The Wampus Cat of Appalachia; Catawampus Critters, Cherokee Masks and Mountain Memory: https://appalachianhistorian.org/the-wampus-cat-of-appalachia-catawampus-critters-cherokee-masks-and-mountain-memory/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Story of the Wampus Cat by Dave Tabler: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com Demon on the Woods by Charles Edwin Price: https://archive.org/details/demoninwoodstall0000pric/page/10/mode/2up Bear or Bigfoot, Knobby’s got ‘em buzzin: http://bigfootencounters.com/articles/knobby.htm Folks were looking for Knobby back in 1979: http://bigfootencounters.com/stories/knobby.htm The Business of Bigfoot: https://www.charlottemagazine.com/the-business-of-bigfoot/ Pocono Wildman: https://www.cryptopia.us/site/2015/02/pocono-wildman-pennsylvania-usa/ Westmoreland Wildman: https://www.cryptopia.us/site/2015/06/westmoreland-wildman-pennsylvania-usa/ Bedford Co. Dispatch Gets Bigfoot Call: https://wset.com/news/local/bedford-co-dispatch-gets-bigfoot-call Demon Creature: https://www.wvghosts.com/true-stories/cryptozoology/demon-creature/ West Virginia’s Werewolf Hitchhiker: https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2018/10/west-virginias-werewolf-hitchhiker.html Monsters of West Virginia by Rosemary Ellen Guiley: https://www.everand.com/read/652869514/Monsters-of-West-Virginia-Mysterious-Creatures-in-the-Mountain-State?_gl=1*hhspnh*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDIxMzAwNDc2LjE3NzQyMDgxODI.*_ga_DVE36KXX3G*czE3NzQyMDgxODEkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzQyMDgxODEkajYwJGwwJGgw Virginia Werewolf Cryptid: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/virginia-werewolf-cryptid/ Great Dismal Swamp Werewolf Encounter: https://northamericandogmanproject.com/encounters Chasing American Monsters by Nick Redfern: https://www.everand.com/book/399579309/Chasing-American-Monsters-Over-250-Creatures-Cryptids-Hairy-Beasts?_gl=1*5bmruc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDE4NDI3NzE2LjE3NzQyMDk2NDg.*_ga_DVE36KXX3G*czE3NzQyMDk2NDckbzEkZzAkdDE3NzQyMDk2NDckajYwJGwwJGgw Lougawou; A Haitian Vodou Werewolf: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/lougawou.htm 6 foot tall ‘cat humanoid’ terrorizes boy scouts at norther virginia camp: https://phantomsandmonsters.com/post/416566780757522192 Nightmarexjas "Cat Man" Encounter: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightmarexjas/video/7335272687654210859?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7145241069697254958 Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/live/BrARHi2MGS4?si=WqBOpXPeiRa3-RBf Next Airing: April 9, 2026 | 6pm PST/8pm CST Topic: Your Worst Nightmares, Your Best Premonitions Paranorm Girl Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com #bigfoot911 #sasquatch #appalachia #werewolf #catpeople #humanoid #paranormal Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Beasts of the Backwoods | The Hairy and The Monstrous

  7. Mar 3

    Beasts of the Backwoods | Seeing What Shouldn't Exist

    You enter the woods expecting peace. You don’t expect to see something that shouldn’t exist. In this episode of The Paranorm Girl Podcast, we explore terrifying and strange Appalachian cryptid encounters that blur the line between misidentification, folklore, and something far too real. We’re covering: The Not Deer phenomenon in Appalachia — forward-facing eyes, wrong-jointed legs, uncanny valley responseChronic Wasting Disease (CWD) vs. shapeshifter loreOngoing reports of Black Panther sightings in Appalachia and theories ranging from outright fabrication to melanistic cougarsThe internet-born legend of The Rake — and why it matters in paranormal researchThe chilling 2021 Pender County 911 call involving a “not human” pale humanoid creatureThe creature many now call the Pale Crawler We also discuss how modern internet horror can blur into real-world sightings — and reports of a so-called “Glimmer Man” — a cloaked, predator-like entity described as a shimmering distortion in the woods. Are these creatures misidentified wildlife? Escaped exotics? Viral mythology bleeding into our reality? Or are people across Appalachia seeing something that truly shouldn’t exist? Stay safe. Keep the nightlight on. And sleep with one eye open. Support the Show at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/  Join the Paranormal FM Waitlist: pfm.onl/join  Follow the Show @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod SOURCES:  The uncanny tales of the Not-Deer: https://sharonahill.com/the-uncanny-tales-of-the-not-deer/ Mountain Lion or Cougar: https://www.richwooders.com/appalachian/wildlife/cougar.htm? Appalachian Black Panther: https://itsmth.fandom.com/wiki/Appalachian_Black_Panther? Are there large mystery cats in west virginia: https://www.appalachianoddity.org/are-there-large-mystery-cats-in-west-virginia/? From the woods of Montgomery County, AR: https://www.argenweb.net/montgomery/panther.htm? Black Panthers in Appalachia: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cryptozoology/comments/rgl4py/black_panthers_in_appalachia/ REAL 911 Audio: Dispatch Call Logs Reveal CLASS A Rake Encounter in North Carolina: https://youtu.be/acK1v75u6CM?si=r9-7dfDbuFuiRU1u Red River Gorge; Humanoid encounter: https://phantomsandmonsters.com/post/2178686811357292852 Dancing Glimmer Man: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1grvrxq/glimmer_man_encounter_in_woods/ Phantoms and Monsters Blog: https://phantomsandmonsters.com/ Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/live/BrARHi2MGS4?si=WqBOpXPeiRa3-RBf Next Airing: March 6, 2026 | 6pm PST/8pm CST Topic: Stranger Danger | Creepiest Stranger Encounters Paranorm Girl Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Beasts of the Backwoods | Seeing What Shouldn't Exist

  8. Feb 10

    Beasts of the Backwoods | Appalachian Shapeshifters

    Appalachian folklore is crowded with things that aren’t what they appear to be. In today’s episode, we begin our exploration of Beasts of the Backwoods with a peek into Appalachian shapeshifters—entities that wear faces, borrow voices, and can dangerously blur the line between the familiar and the not quite right. From Native legends like Spearfinger and the Raven Mocker, to European doppelgängers, changelings and Werewolves, to African trickster archetypes — a pattern begins to emerge across culture, place and time. At the center of it all is a modern name for an ancient behavior: the Mimic. Rather than attacking outright, this entity is said to patiently wait, diligently observe—biding it’s time learning voices, mannerisms, and relationships in order to imitate something it has never been. Human. It hides in plain sight. Presenting something familiar. And we will only know it by the sinking discomfort in our belly. And the things it couldn’t get right.  Whoever said imitation was the best form of flattery — obviously never considered the Mimic. While this episode isn’t about jump scares or campfire tales—my hope is that listeners walk away feeling simultaneously creeped, yet intrigued enough to ask new questions. Why does the idea of imitation unsettle us so? Why does the concept of imposter show up across the world, in differing folklores and throughout time? Why are we equipped with the strangely specific intuitive Uncanny Valley Response, causing us to fear things that appear human, when they in fact, are not?  🎧 Stay safe. Keep the nightlight on. And sleep with one eye open. #Appalachia #mimic #werewolf #dogman #entity #folklore #ravenmocker #spearfinger #paranormal #uncannyvalley Support the Show at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/  Join the Paranormal FM Waitlist: pfm.onl/join  Follow the Show @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod SOURCES:  The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees by James Mooney: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/24788/24788-h/24788-h.htm  The Raven Mocker; Sacred Texts: https://sacred-texts.com/nam/cher/motc/motc120.htm Raven Mocker: The Life Stealer: https://mythlok.com/raven-mocker/ Myths of the Cherokee: https://archive.org/details/cu31924104080076/page/n445/mode/2up Raven Mocker; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven_Mocker The Cryptid that Eats Hearts; The Raven Mocker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2KNnSqCh0k Appalachian Folklore Unveiled by Darkness Prevails: https://www.scribd.com/document/869193752/OceanofPDF-com-Appalachian-Folklore-Unveiled-Darkness-Prevails#page=1 Boo Hag: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boo_hag The Story of the Wampus Cat: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html  Recent Report of Werewolves (North Carolina): https://www.facebook.com/werewolflegends/posts/there-was-a-recent-report-of-werewolves-in-north-carolina-between-hayesville-and/953922769759275/ The Legend of the Pettigrew State Park Werewolf: https://lilysloreandlegends.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-legend-of-pettigrew-werewolf.html Dogman Encounters: https://dogmanencounters.com/encounters-sightings/ Wolf Woman of Mobile: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8hrvxf/cryptid_1970s_wolf_woman_of_mobile_alabama/ Anderson County Werewolf of 1945 Remains Mystery: https://www.andersonobserver.com/news/anderson-werewolf-of-1945-remains-mystery-3 The Story of the Georgia Werewolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptdq7FNDp0w North American Dogman Project: https://northamericandogmanproject.com/nadp-members The Appalachian Mimic; When the Mountains Speak in Familiar Voices by Bee Williams: https://www.traditionallegends.com/post/the-appalachian-mimic-when-the-mountains-speak-in-familiar-voices Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen:  https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBoosandBoogeymen Next Airing: March 5, 2026 | 5pm PST/7pm CST Topic: Stranger Danger | Creepiest Stranger Encounters Paranorm Girl Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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