Acadia After Dark

Christian Leathers
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Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. From the fog‑soaked pines to the rocky coastline, Maine holds stories that don’t stay quiet. Acadia After Dark dives into local folklore, haunted history, and real unexplained encounters — all told by people who were raised in these woods. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Podcasts, investigations, and atmospheric horror come together to illuminate the shadows of the Pine Tree State. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Acadia's nocturnal mysteries. Produced and published by Acadia After Dark L.L.C., an independent Maine‑based studio dedicated to dark folklore, haunted history, and atmospheric audio storytelling. Keep your lantern lit, stay safe out there and remember—some stories are best told after dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    Welcome to the Family: the Maine Book of Secrets

    This week, the Fogcast is taking a brief rest from its usual wanderings through the strange and storied corners of Maine. But rather than leave you without something eerie to explore, we’re using this pause to introduce a new member of the Acadia After Dark family. The Maine Book of Secrets is a podcast devoted to true accounts from the mysterious, uncanny, and unexplained edges of the Pine Tree State. Hosted by researcher and founder Chris Julian and evidential medium Autumn Tierney, and produced behind the scenes by Reverend Redbeard, the show dives into the weirdest news from around Maine, recent events that defy easy explanation, and firsthand encounters sent in by listeners. In this episode, you’ll hear the very first installment of the Maine Book of Secrets—a debut steeped in curiosity, folklore, and the strangeness that seems to cling to this state like fog to the coast. Settle in for a journey into Maine’s shadowed places, then stick around afterward for a few Fogcast updates. If the Maine Book of Secrets catches your interest, you can explore more at acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets, where you’ll find host bios, episode archives, and a place to share your own encounters with the strange side of Maine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to the Family: the Maine Book of Secrets

  2. 3d ago

    The Fogcast Episode 44: Celebrating Stephen King's Legacy with Nit-Noi Ricker

    Bangor has always had two faces—the quiet New England city everyone knows, and the older, stranger one Stephen King carved out of its bones. In this episode, we step straight into that shadow‑twin as the town prepares for a three‑day celebration honoring the man who turned its streets into legend. Nit‑Noi Ricker joins us to reveal how a simple idea grew into a full‑blown festival: carnival games with a sinister wink, scavenger hunts through King’s real‑world haunts, a pet parade with echoes of Pet Sematary, and a Dollar Baby film showcase resurrecting rare cinematic ghosts. We talk about community, mythmaking, and the eerie way King’s imagination still shapes Bangor’s heartbeat. If you’ve ever felt that pull toward Derry—toward the fog, the storm drains, the places where stories cling to the brickwork—this is your sign. Make the trip. See the celebration in person. Some towns don’t just host events… they summon them. Light your lantern and join us for a journey into the version of Bangor that doesn’t show up on any map. You can find out more about the event here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stephen-kings-79th-birthday-carnival-tickets-1989221950402 New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more of the show, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about our episodes, news, and more. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Fogcast Episode 44: Celebrating Stephen King's Legacy with Nit-Noi Ricker

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    Coming Soon from Acadia After Dark: The Maine Book of Secrets

    There are stories in Maine people don’t tell in daylight. Stories whispered on long drives home, or passed down around woodstoves in the dead of winter. Now, they finally have a home. The Maine Book of Secrets is collecting real encounters from real Mainers — unexplained lights, impossible footprints, haunted houses, creatures out of place, and moments that never left you. Send us your story. Because some secrets deserve to be heard. Visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Coming Soon from Acadia After Dark: The Maine Book of Secrets

  4. Aug 4

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 43: Cryptids from the Maritimes

    The North Atlantic is a restless place. Its forests brood, its coastlines whisper, and its old stories cling to the fog like something with claws. In this episode, I am joined once again by Chelsea and Evan Carr Kinnear of It Came From the Maritimes for a journey through the shared folklore of Maine and Atlantic Canada — a region where the boundary between land, sea, and legend has never been clean. Together, we wander through tales of things that move beneath the waves, watch from the treeline, and linger in the corners of old logging roads and fishing towns. Creatures born from saltwater, superstition, and centuries of storytelling rise to the surface, along with the strange encounters that keep these traditions alive today. From ghost‑ridden coastlines to deep‑woods mysteries, from ancient fears to modern sightings, this conversation explores the living folklore of the North Atlantic. Nothing here is told straight; everything is filtered through fog, memory, and the uneasy feeling that some stories are still unfolding. If you’ve ever felt watched in the woods, heard something move in the dark, or wondered what else shares these rugged coastlines with us, step in. The fog is thick tonight. Find Chelsea and Evan here https://www.facebook.com/itcamefromthemaritimes/ If you enjoy the show please leave a rating as it helps others find us out here in the fog. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain early access to ad free episodes, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the fog soaked woods of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 43: Cryptids from the Maritimes

  5. Jul 28

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 42: Historically Haunted with Adam the Historian Ghost Hunter

    Maine is a state built on long roads, old stories, and the kind of history that never quite settles. In this episode of the Fogcast, I sit down with Adam Begin — host of Historically Haunted, tour guide, storyteller, and lifelong explorer of the darker corners of the Pine Tree State. From Lewiston’s mill blocks to the filming sites tucked around Bangor, Adam shares the ghost encounters, local legends, and personal experiences that shaped his path into podcasting. We talk about the realities of running tours across a state this massive, the frustrations of modern recording platforms, and the strange comfort that comes from embracing Maine’s macabre heritage instead of shying away from it. It’s a conversation between two creators raised in the same woods, following different trails toward the same mysteries — history, hauntings, and the stories that refuse to be forgotten. You can find Adam here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086114496799 If you enjoy the show please leave a rating. It helps the show reach more ears out there in the dark. Background music and sound effects are from Epidemic Sound, and our title song is courtesy of Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want to help support the show, consider joining us on Patreon and becoming a Lantern Holder tonight. And if you want more of the world we’re building, head over to acadiaafterdark.com for news, articles, merchandise, and more horror from the dark places between the pines. Keep those lanterns lit, and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 42: Historically Haunted with Adam the Historian Ghost Hunter

  6. Jul 21

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 41: In the Haunted Pines

    In this return to the fog‑shrouded wilds of Maine, I welcome back researcher and storyteller Nomar Slevik—now a four‑time guest and an undeniable fixture in the Acadia After Dark canon. Together we wander through decades of strange history: from the Johnny Cash alien‑abduction monument in Somesville, to the haunted archives behind In the Pines, to the unsettling disappearance of Virginia Douglas in 1980—a case where the truth may still lie in Massachusetts. Nomar opens his research vault, sharing updates on UFO file releases, the bizarre 1952 Francis Swan communications, and a chilling 2009 encounter with an eight‑foot spindly entity that dissolved into the night. The conversation drifts through cursed lands, goblin sightings during the Kentucky floods, and the ethics of collecting stories from experiencers who carry trauma like a second skin. We also dive into modern horror cinema—its triumphs, failures, and the strange new era where YouTube series dethrone Hollywood giants. From Good Boy and Sinners to the new Spielberg disclosure film, we explore how fear evolves, mutates, and refuses to stay in one genre. This episode is a lantern held high in the dark: a blend of folklore, true crime, UFO history, and the uncanny confessions people only share when the woods aren't listening. Find Nomar here https://allmylinks.com/slevik If you enjoy the show please leave a a rating. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain early access to ad free episodes, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the fog soaked woods of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 41: In the Haunted Pines

  7. Jul 18

    Something Pale in the Trees: True Maine Crawler Sightings

    Three true Pale Crawler encounters from the deep woods of Maine — each stranger, darker, and more unsettling than the last. In this episode, we explore eyewitness accounts of tall, pale, uncanny figures stalking rural properties, cannabis grows, mountain trails, and quiet northern homesteads. These stories come straight from the people who lived them, and each one adds another piece to the puzzle of what might be hiding in the treeline. Are they an evolutionary offshoot? A mimic species? Something extraterrestrial? Or something else entirely? If you’ve ever felt watched in the woods, heard your name whispered from the trees, or seen something pale and human‑shaped where no person should be… this episode is for you. Have you had an encounter? Reach out to me in the fog. This has been a production of Acadia After Dark LLC, written, directed, and produced by Christian Leathers — also known as Reverend Redbeard. Our intro music is by local Maine folk‑punk legends Pine Tree Riot, and our background music and sound effects come courtesy of Epidemic Sound. If you want more of the show, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about our episodes, news, and more. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Something Pale in the Trees: True Maine Crawler Sightings

  8. Jul 14

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 40: Boo Fighters Paranormal Part 2 w/ John and Jess

    Tonight we step deeper into the shadowed heart of Maine with two members of local Maine paranormal investigation team, the Boo Fighters you haven’t met yet: John Ramsden and Jessica Betit. Jessica—librarian, historian, and keeper of the Gardiner Public Library’s secrets—helped uncover the first signs that the stacks weren’t as quiet as they seemed. And John, a new paranormal researcher with a few too many unexplainable moments under his belt, brings a steady, analytical eye to every investigation. Together, we talk about some of the most active locations in central Maine: the 1881 Gardiner Library with its shadow figures and impossible attic lights; the colonial-era halls of Fort Western; the cigar-scented basement of Governor Hill Mansion; and the cold, bat-filled sub-basement of the Vassalboro Mill. We talk about the difference between residual and intelligent hauntings, why certain objects seem to hold emotional charge, and what it means to investigate in a state where history never really stays quiet. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sit in the dark waiting for something to answer back—or why Maine keeps producing so many paranormal stories—this episode is your trailhead. Catch them at their August 8th overnight at the historic Fort Western, and a mysterious new attraction they’re debuting at Paranormal Horror Con this September. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/p/Boo-Fighters-Paranormal-61584044753586/ You can also watch them here https://www.youtube.com/@UCVZwEWLHM0UxPu4_xRDJdhw If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain early access to ad free episodes, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the fog soaked woods of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 40: Boo Fighters Paranormal Part 2 w/ John and Jess
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Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. From the fog‑soaked pines to the rocky coastline, Maine holds stories that don’t stay quiet. Acadia After Dark dives into local folklore, haunted history, and real unexplained encounters — all told by people who were raised in these woods. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Podcasts, investigations, and atmospheric horror come together to illuminate the shadows of the Pine Tree State. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Acadia's nocturnal mysteries. Produced and published by Acadia After Dark L.L.C., an independent Maine‑based studio dedicated to dark folklore, haunted history, and atmospheric audio storytelling. Keep your lantern lit, stay safe out there and remember—some stories are best told after dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Christian Leathers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christian Leathers
  • Show Website
    Acadia After Dark

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