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The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!

  1. The Little Old Man

    5D AGO

    The Little Old Man

    In tonight’s dead letter, we head to Athens, Ohio, home of the Astonishing Legends Merch headquarters — Athens is a town steeped in history and according to some accounts, one of the most haunted places in America. When an anthropology student moves into an apartment inside a renovated church, mysterious knocks soon give way to the sighting of a bizarre, tiny entity that refuses to leave. This one is outside the paranormal box, and with the benefit of history, it would appear that whatever was there…refuses to leave. LINKS: The Athens Lunatic Asylumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Lunatic_Asylum The Ridges - Ohio University History & Architecturehttps://www.ohio.edu/ridges Articles detailing the tragic story of Margaret Schilling and the stain she left behind, which Scott and Forrest discussed in detail.https://2020.soulofathens.com/lore-of-appalachia/stain.htmlhttps://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/lost-lady-athens-asylum-ohio Wilson Hall & Room 428: Information on the infamous "sealed" dorm room that the university supposedly closed off due to paranormal activity.https://shopathensohio.com/blog/wilson-hall-and-room-428/https://www.reddit.com/r/ohiouniversity/comments/11ntl8b/haunted_wilson_hall_room_428_ohio_university/ The Athens Pentagram Theory: A look at the theory mentioned by Scott regarding the five cemeteries that supposedly form a pentagram around the city (with Wilson Hall at the center).https://www.athensnews.com/news/pentagram-theory-conjures-up-haunted-athens/article_f0c189c8-728e-11ee-bf6c-dbb66e699980.html The Koons Spirit Room: Context on the historical spiritualism connection near Athens (Mt. Nebo) that Scott brought up.https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/koons Kirkbride Buildings Historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkbride_Planhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Story_Kirkbride

    38 min
  2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers

    12/29/2025 · BONUS

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: They Knew Too Much about Flying Saucers“The Saucers don’t interest me anymore. When Barker asked is that because you found out they were too ordinary to be interesting? Or because what you discovered about them is too painful for you to think about?”—They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers by Gray BarkerListen: https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/Support RHPB on Patreon here! https://patreon.com/RichardHatem?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Get RHPB merch here! https://richardhatem-shop.fourthwall.com/?

    59 min
  3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION of Scared All The Time: Flesh-Eating Bacteria

    12/16/2025 · BONUS

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of Scared All The Time: Flesh-Eating Bacteria

    With Scott and Forrest on hiatus, join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them in this special presentation of the Astonishing Legends Network's hit show Scared All The Time!In this episode (chosen by the fans!) the boys go sicko mode and come down with a case of necrotizing fasciitis...better known as flesh-eating bacteria. They cover the symptoms, the consequences, and what it takes to survive one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Plus: sepsis survivor stories!Don't love every word they say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:27 - Housekeeping00:06:49 - We’re Talking Flesh-Eating Bacteria00:10:04 - Cabin Fever00:16:04 - Nico gets Necrotic00:20:00 - Necrotizing Fasciitis00:29:31 - Tranq00:32:49 - The History of Flesh-Eating Diseases 00:41:32 - What Happens to the Infected00:44:50 - FEB Survivor Stories00:49:22 - The Case of the Red Leg00:59:37 - Gross-ish Part 1 Starts 01:00:28 - Gross-ish Part 1 Ends 01:05:45 - Gross-ish Part 2 Starts 01:11:31 - Gross-ish Part 2 Ends 01:16:33 - Elenor Follow-Up01:22:10 - Sepsis01:25:00 - Sepsis Survivor Stories01:28:15 - The Fear TierNOTE: Ads out of our control may affect chapter timing.Visit this episode’s show notes for links and references.And the show notes for every episode can now be found on our website.Want even more out of SATT? Now you can SUPPORT THE SHOW and get NEW SATT CONTENT EVERY WEEK for as little as 5 BONES — which includes our bonus video show New Fear Unlocked — by joining SATT PREMIUM.

    1h 29m
  4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery

    12/10/2025 · BONUS

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library for Astonishing Legends Listeners - From Miranda Merrick: Welcome, Spooky Lovely! We have a fabulous evening planned for you in Highgate Cemetery! There will be gruesome finds, battling vampire hunters, rattled bones, and wandering ghosts- all shared with you by your rumored witch host! So, breathe deep, the gathering gloom, and pick out your spot in The Reading Room! We're so happy to see you!Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    47 min
  5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles

    11/23/2025 · BONUS

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles

    SPECIAL CROSSOVER PRESENTATION of Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf"The Ghost of 29 Megacycles" - S1:E5"At first, he couldn't believe what was happening. A shape was beginning to form. He could clearly see the head and face of a man. O'Neill was gripped in fear. 'My God who are you?' Bill said. He was more than surprised when the figure answered: 'They call me, Doc Nick'." – from The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller.Close your eyes and picture this: it's the winter of 1984. Karma Chameleon is on the radio, Ronald Reagan just announced his candidacy for a second presidential term, and a young Richard was returning home late on a Saturday night when his brother, John, caught him in the hallway and made him listen to the scariest thing they'd ever heard.In this episode, Richard explores The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller. This book chronicles the development and use of the Spiricom device, an invention claiming to facilitate two-way communication between the living and the dead. As Richard immerses himself in the pages of The Ghost of 29 Megacycles, which he found in 1997, he can’t help but see himself reflected in the pages. You see, he was holed up in the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, working on The Mothman Prophecies. Through Meek's unwavering belief in the impossible, Richard finds inspiration to embrace his own sense of limitless belief, propelling him to finish the screenplay and truly bet on himself.Join Richard as he uncovers the mysteries of the Spiricom and reflects on the power of belief, in both yourself…and the paranormal. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts for the next episode. Learn more about the stories, books, music, and more featured in this episode at https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/

    57 min

  6. 11/02/2025 · BONUS

    Important Announcement

    Astonishing Legends and the Astonishing Dead Letter Office are on pause.

    2 min
  7. Spectral Hounds

    10/21/2025

    Spectral Hounds

    In tonight’s dead letter… Luke recounts a spooky camping trip with his brother and father where they found themselves surrounded by something both canine and ethereal. Despite being experienced outdoorsmen, they’re unable to defend themselves against whatever is encircling their campsite as the leader of this pack of animals stares intently at them, and has no reaction to shots fired in self-defense.LINKS:The Tule River Indian Tribehttps://tulerivertribe-nsn.gov/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tule_River_Indian_Tribe_of_the_Tule_River_ReservationBlack Doghttps://www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk/the-black-dog-of-east-anglia/The Barghesthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarghestThe Hellhoundhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HellhoundThe Black Shuckhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_ShuckOriginal Reddit Posthttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/55mhg6/surrounded_by_translucent_coyotes/The KLF 3AM Eternalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_a.m._EternalMOVIE REFERENCES:Jacob’s Ladderhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob's_Ladder_(1990_film)BOOK REFERENCES:Wild Talents: By Charles Forthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Talents_(book)The Silver Bridge (Collapse/Mothman Connection)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_BridgePODCAST EPISODES:Let’s Not Meethttps://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/https://crypticcountypodcasts.com/Radiolab: You Are Herehttps://www.radiolab.org/podcast/110165-you-are-hereAstonishing Legends: Are We Ever Alone?https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nLvVgPmouZsTAnuxepPMo?si=7eb6d9be9f9b4c14Astonishing Legends: The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aPODiXAQaJwg5GePi7039?si=78bc91b6c0e14a3aOUR SPONSOR:Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/dlo#rulapodSend YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com

    45 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    The Mundrabilla Incident

    In 1988, the Knowles family’s journey across Australia’s remote Nullarbor Plain turned into a nightmare, when in the pre-dawn hours of January 20th, they encountered a glowing, egg-shaped object that chased their car along the Eyre Highway. They claimed the light emitted a high-pitched hum, filled the car with a gray mist, and lifted the vehicle off the road before dropping it, blowing out a tire. Fleeing in terror, they found the car dented and covered in black dust. A police officer confirmed their distress, and a truck driver reported seeing strange lights in the same area. What attacked the Knowles family that night? This week, we take a look.Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.

    2h 9m
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The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!

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  • Creator
    Astonishing Legends Productions
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    413
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