Tripping on Legends

Crossroads Productions

Let's take a trip. Small town, USA. This is where the pulse of the paranormal resides. There are thousands of stories and experiences out there. Some have been told, and retold hundreds of times, and some are kept hidden, known only by the people that live there; this is where we come in. We're exploring the untold, and breaking down the overly familiar. Journeying through the one stoplight towns and discovering local urban legends, myths, lore, and paranormal episodes. Researching the backgrounds and developing the voices unheard. Our goal is not to capture evidence, but rather to capture the moment and bring our listeners along for the ride. Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping

  1. Jul 3

    Episode 142...Annie Are You Okay

    What's in a name? When it comes to ghostly legends, it feel like people throw away the baby's name book and fall back on the classics. Mary...Elizabeth...and of course, Annie.   Go down the rabbit hole with the Trippers as the story starts in one place and another before finally landing in the state. Explore several of the infamous hauntings around the country where Annie pops her head in and makes an appearance. Then we make our way to Central Florida to explore a theater so haunted, it's part of the show.   Check out the New Tripping on Legends Library https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DB31CRF8YEWC?ref_=wl_share   Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822.   You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com.     Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping TikTok: @TrippingonLegends     Check out Christopher Balzano's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0

  2. Jun 20

    Episode 141...The Unusual Suspects

    School is out and the search for the Baba Yaga continues at the Ocala.   After looking into different locations and a few #followthesign moments, Christopher Balzano is ready for an agenda to look for the lady of the woods...and the swamp. Episode 48…There's More Than a Swamp Witch on Hog Island https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20181104102811-3268.mp3   Tripping on Legends Episode 86…They Only Say the Stewarts Aren't Ghosts https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20210126064233-1321.mp3   Tripping on Legends…Episode 73…Dark Men and Dark Bunkers https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20200905171953-4980.mp3   Episode 129…The Witch and the Ghost Party https://sites.libsyn.com/446781/episode-129the-witch-and-the-ghost-party   Episode 26…Kiss My Astor https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20171119221354-4992.mp3   He'll break down some of the best suspects for location to revisit and the materials he's going to use to get her attention...but make sure you listen to Episode 140...Baba Ocala Yaga before.   https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/episode_140_baba_final_converted_by_soundandgo.com_.mp3   You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com.   Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping TikTok: @TrippingonLegends

  3. Mar 19

    Episode 140...Baba Ocala Yaga

    Never turn your back on an old legend just because it's old. They have a tendency to come back around and peak their eyes through the trees at you. The Baba Yaga has been creeping her way into media the last few years, but familiarity breeds mistakes when it comes to ghost stories. The more you peel away the nature of the witch, the clearer it becomes she may be walking in the Ocala and be behind some of the stories there. Here's the link to the original video on liminal spaces and the witch: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CGALQK2A9/   Tripping on Legends gets out our chicken legs to examine the nature of the trickster and hold her up against the forest. You can make the decision from there.  Listen to the episode of the Stewarts...maybe the best spot to legend trip the Baba Yaga: Episode 86…They Only Say the Stewarts Aren't Ghosts https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20210126064233-1321.mp3   Delve deep into the story of the Stikini: https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20200322191553-5703.mp3   And our episode on the Backrooms: https://sites.libsyn.com/446781/episode-127blue-whales-backrooms-and-walking-sam   The New Tripping on Legends Library https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DB31CRF8YEWC?ref_=wl_share   Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping TikTok: @TrippingonLegends Check out Christopher Balzano's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0

  4. Feb 2

    Episode 139...Ghost Riders on the Storm

    There's a new digital legend on the rise of a mysterious rider on a bike terrorizing a dark road. Only problem is, the story may disappear quicker than a ghostly hitchhiker. But with a deep history of spooks and spokes, it's easy to see why the story is gaining traction. We'll look at stories of Ghost Riders across the country before turning our eyes to Venice, where a local hero may still be around looking for glory. And be sure to tell us your local Ghost Rider story to add to our archive. Here are some of the sources and old shows mentioned on the show, including our new ongoing library of books mentioned on the show: Tripping on Legends Episode 121…No Heads Are Better than One https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/episode_121_final.mp3 Episode 19…Tripping Carolina in My Mind https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20170725015217-5483.mp3 Episode 50…Where is the Dead Man's Oak https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20181126073127-5883.mp3 The New Tripping on Legends Library https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DB31CRF8YEWC?ref_=wl_share Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping TikTok: @TrippingonLegends Check out Christopher Balzano's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0

  5. Jan 17

    Episode 138...Volco and Revists

    Imagine you could design a perfect ghost story for Tripping on Legends to look into. What would it have? Witches. Serial killers. Bridges. A ritual best done under a moon and exactly at midnight. The story of the Witch of Volco Road has it all. Trippers Christopher Balzano and Morticia headed out on Thanksgiving to see if there is any truth to cult leader walking across a bridge in the shadow of the Ocala. They also discuss their recent trip to Ormond Beach and offer some new perspectives on the Fairchild Suicide Oak and Tomoka State Park. Listen to the original old school episode on the Ormond Beach trips. Episode 36…There's Something Up at Ormond Beach at: https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180405051106-5653.mp3 A Gloomy Sunday at the Fairchild Oak, at: https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180326080052-5810.mp3 Check out Christopher Balzano's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0   Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping

  6. 08/24/2025

    Episode 137...Is the Ghost in the Details?

    To everything there is a season...turn, turn, turn.   There's a new Tripper in town and some old legends to look at again.   Episode 137 introduces Morticia to the show. We'll look at where she's from and where she wants to go.   And we may start with one of the original legend trips. With the publication of Haunted Southwest Florida, Christopher Balzano hit the road for a little promo work and found the Singing Manatee has dramatically changed its geography and dad has come to rest in Oak Ridge.   The Trippers will explore how changing the details changes the haunt...and the haunted legend.   Need to catch up? Here are some of the episodes we did to get all the details. Episode 12...The Story of the Singing River https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20170529134246-1267.mp3   Episode 13...The Singing River Sings Back https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20170601121032-2498.mp3   Episode 14...Tripping with on Kids https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20170608000437-9605.mp3   Tripping on Legends Episode 60…Curses and Kids in Arcadia – Audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190919230121-4363.mp3   Episode 103...The Haunted Hide and Seek https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20220117143352-3791.mp3       Check out Christopher Balzano's books on Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0     Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822.   You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com.   Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping

  7. 06/24/2025

    Episode 136...This Redhead Ain't Hitchin

    The Redheaded Hitchhiker of Route 44 has become one of the most well-known ghost stories in New England...or is he the Redheaded Phantom...or does it matter? A strange thing happened on the way to Volco Road. The name of Big Red came up, as he always does when there's a lonesome road and a ghost walking. What began as a journey to find when his name changed became a whole new crossroads. Join us as we look into the misnomer that created a phenom and how wandering ghosts started to look for rides and get in cars. Look into the details of the stories we discussed in the books we got them from: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MY94AFVTWUY?ref_=wl_share   Check out Christopher Balzano's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0   Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping

  8. 03/22/2025

    Episode 135...The Curse of de Soto

    It started as a theme for Haunted Southwest Florida, but the more digging that happened, the more the rabbit hole became a labyrinth. There's something up with the name Hernando de Soto. It's hidden just below the surface of so many of the haunted legends on the Gulf Coast of Florida, springing up like a weed hinting at something rotten below the surface. …and then there's the story of his daughter and how the sleepy city of Sarasota got its name. Join Christopher Balzano as he traces the ghostly legends in the area linked to a curse placed on the infamous Conquistador Hernando de Soto. From the spooky in towns like Arcadia and Bradenton to haunted plagues in places like Fort DeSoto, he'll retrace the rumors and tell the tales of a bleak side of history which may explain the creepy of today. …and maybe find out how the Curse of de Soto extends to his imaginary daughter.   There were many episodes and ghostly legends mentioned in this episode, so I created an easy playlist for you faithful listeners with time on your hands. Seems like a good time to subscribe to the show if you haven't. The Haunted Mistake (about Keating Hall) https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20201004114323-4195.mp3 Bloody Bucket, Wauchula: Episode 31...Bloody Moons and Bloody Buckets https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180202092714-2164.mp3 Heard Opera House, Arcadia Episode 81...Are All the Theatres Haunted? https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20201108173433-2743.mp3 Coker Cemetery, Arcadia Episode 64...Mr. Coker Isn't Here https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20200301165659-3102.mp3 Tripping on Legends Episode 60…Curses and Kids in Arcadia https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190919230121-4363.mp3 Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia Episode 4...Oak Ridge's Talking Mary and the RAF https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20170116134716-1355.mp3 Arbuckle Bridge, Lorida Episode 53...The Lost Love Potion of Arbuckle Creek https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190217202207-7748.mp3 Kenilworth Lodge, Sebring Episode 133...A Picture is Worth a Thousand Scares https://sites.libsyn.com/446781/episode-133a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-scares Indian Springs Episode 54…Interrogating the Suspects at Indian Springs https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190311060738-6079.mp3 Episode 52…Murder, Ma, and Moonshine at Indian Springs https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190124073537-3130.mp3 Fort Desoto Episode 39…Dating the Ghosts at Fort Desoto https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180514094214-8529.mp3 Episode 40…Fort DeSoto is Haunted, But Not Like You Think https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180521111920-5593.mp3 Tripping on Legends Live: Fort DeSoto One Year Later https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190527191930-9625.mp3   Check out Christopher Balzano's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0 Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you've heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping

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About

Let's take a trip. Small town, USA. This is where the pulse of the paranormal resides. There are thousands of stories and experiences out there. Some have been told, and retold hundreds of times, and some are kept hidden, known only by the people that live there; this is where we come in. We're exploring the untold, and breaking down the overly familiar. Journeying through the one stoplight towns and discovering local urban legends, myths, lore, and paranormal episodes. Researching the backgrounds and developing the voices unheard. Our goal is not to capture evidence, but rather to capture the moment and bring our listeners along for the ride. Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping

Information

  • Creator
    Crossroads Productions
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © copyright Crossroads Productions
  • Show Website
    Tripping on Legends