Episodes

What happens when an OPFOR Marine training exercise leads you straight into the middle of burial mounds in rural South Korea, and ghostly footsteps start tracking you through the woods? You run, because absolutely not. Get outta there!Join Madame Strangeways for this true ghost story by Anonymous. Stick around after the story for paranormal and mundane theories: Was it the ghosts of the long dead heard moving around them in the woods? Was it one of his Marine buddies messing with them? Listen ...

Join Madame Strangeways for this real life ghost story in which Luke meets one of the many ghosts in his ex's menagerie, who turns out to be a boy from the Tudor period. What makes certain people ghost magnets? Did Luke really experience a spirit? And what fashion would a Tudor ghost be wearing? We ask the important questions here at Madame Strangeways.Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about all this paranormal activity happening in Andy's home!...

Join Madame Strangeways for this true unexplained story about disembodied singing heard by Spiritual_Friend_235 and their mother while on a road trip in the middle of nowhere. What could have caused them to hear music that had nothing to do with their phones or the car radio?!Stick around after the story for paranormal and mundane theories: is it musical roads that play music as you drive over them? Or perhaps a siren song luring them to some strange place? Or maybe it's aliens!!👁️ Follo...

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by lost_xtic3934 about the strange figure seen in southern Australia that seemed to be behind a eucalyptus tree falling out of nowhere. Eerie!!Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a mysterious figure harassing local trees, including some local folklore, because why not.Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unex...

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Anonymous about a terrifying growling noise that came from seemingly thin air, witnessed by Anon and their partner in an AirBnb. A haunted AirBnb, perhaps??Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a disembodied growling, including some auditory trickery, because why not.Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the ...

This episode explores the idea of mimics (paranormal entities said to imitate voices, people, or presence) and asks a simple question: are mimics real? Drawing from reported encounters and online stories, the episode looks at how the mimic concept has spread, how it may connect to older ideas like doppelgängers, and what explanations (paranormal or otherwise) might account for these experiences.This episode covers:- are mimics real- paranormal mimic encounters- mimic vs doppelgänger- origins of mimic folklore- explanations for mimic experiences

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by Good_Composer_8409 about three women in black seen waiting, perhaps lurking, outside her Grandma's house in the Greek village she lives in. Are they witches? Do they mean harm? We may never know!As always, stick around after the story for spooky folklore and spooky history about the birth of witches and witchcraft in ancient Greece.Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained....

Join Madame Strangeways for this deep dive into the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Learn about the spooky history, culture, and weird folklore surrounding the classic American ghost story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman himself.And also, happy Strangetober! If you're listening to this to get into the spooky season and set the mood for Halloween, welcome!! Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained.Remember, Strang...

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story about phantom footsteps from above... but there's no attic. And to make things worse, the footsteps are accompanied by the sound of something heavy dragging behind them. Eeeeeek. A terrifying experience to be sure! And also, happy Strangetober! If you're listening to this to get into the spooky season and set the mood for Halloween, welcome!!As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis as well as possible mundane e...

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story about a possibly cursed ceramic frog and a possibly possessed Teddy Ruxpin doll that torment poor Rob in his childhood. As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis and some spooky pop culture history from the Madame about this haunting, and let me know where you land believer or skeptic! Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained.Thank you to Rob for granting pe...

Part 2! The true spooky story behind the Smurl family haunting, AKA The Conjuring: Last Rites, one of the Warrens' paranormal case files. (You don't need to see any of the Conjuring movies to enjoy this episode.)Make sure you listen to part 1 before listening to this episode!Join Madame Strangeways on a strange trip through strange rabbit holes as she exposes the truth behind the movie and examines Ed and Lorraine Warren's involvement. Was it all a hoax? Were the Smurls and the Warrens just ...

Part 1: Learn the true spooky story behind the Smurl family haunting, AKA The Conjuring: Last Rites, one of the Warrens' paranormal case files. (You don't need to see any of the Conjuring movies to enjoy this episode.) Join Madame Strangeways on a strange trip through strange rabbit holes as she exposes the truth behind the movie and examines Ed and Lorraine Warren's involvement. Was it all a hoax? Were the Smurls and the Warrens just after fame and fortune? Or were the Smurls truly experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in the form of a demon? Join me to expose this ghost story and shine a light on this horror movie based on a true story... allegedly.Also, there's a lot of discussion of demonic sexual assault due to the Smurls and the Warrens making those claims, so please listen with care if SA is a sensitive topic for you.

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal story set in an old Italian monastery. Was it the ghost of a monk haunting the halls? Or is there something more mundane and scientific to explain it? As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis from the Madame about this haunting, and let me know where you land: team believer or team skeptic!Thank you to Running_Chamomile for granting permission to read their story from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangec...

Is it a demon lurking in the woods behind Holly's home? Does it feed off the negative energy of her dad and her arguing? And actually, what even IS a demon, anyway? As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis from the Madame about this haunting and some spooky history about the origins of demons as we know them.Thank you to Holly for granting permission to read their story. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger.❤ A hu...

We're back in Wales, in an old, haunted manor house used as a care home. We love a classic ghost story. As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis from the Madame about this haunting and learn a little spooky history and folklore about the fate of manor houses in the UK in the wake of World War I. Thank you to OMGrealUFO for granting permission to read their story. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger.❤ A huge, spooky...

Explore the true strange story behind the Enfield Poltergeist, a possibly true ghost story intertwined with the Warrens’ paranormal case files, and the basis for the movie The Conjuring 2. Learn the true story behind the claims of Ed & Lorraine Warren, famous "paranormal investigators" slash "demonologists." You don't need to have seen any of the Conjuring films to listen. Did Janet Hodgson pull off a hoax? Did the Warrens really save the day? Were the Hodgson kids really possessed by a Poltergeist named Bill? You decide.

This true spooky story takes us to Butlin's Holiday Park in England and to Daniel's childhood bedroom, where he and his brother both witness the ghost of a creature they never expected to see... Humpty Dumpty.Thank you to Daniel Barton for sending in his true strange story of the unexplained. Remember: you can feel afraid and not be in danger.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, Ted, Keith, & Tori! ❤➽⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an EXCLUSIVE sticker/decal t...

Was it a ghost knocking on the walls in their bedroom? Join Madame Strangeways for another true scary story and stick around for some strange folklore and morse code lore.Thank you to Alarming-Badger-8316 on reddit for giving me permission to read their true strange story of the unexplained. You can feel afraid and not be in danger.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, Ted, Keith, & Tori! ❤➽⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an EXCLUSIVE sticker/decal to put on your...

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story set in the Appalachian forest. Was it paranormal? Or was it something more mundane? Stick around for weird folklore and supernatural brainstorming about the entity chasing them!Thank you to doobydoopy on reddit for giving me permission to read their true scary paranormal story of the unexplained.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, Ted, Keith, & Tori! ❤➽⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an EXCLUSIVE st...

Join Madame Strangeways on this strange story about a strange glowing figure seen on the night of the Perseid meteor shower one night. Was it an alien sighting? A NHI (non-human intelligence)? You decide.Thank you to Anonymous for giving me permission to read their true strange story.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, Ted, Keith, & Tori! ❤➽⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an EXCLUSIVE sticker/decal to put on your water bottle or whatever! Also get your name read at...

Thank you to Tori for giving me permission to read her true scary paranormal story.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, Ted, & Keith! Welcome, Keith! ❤➽⁠⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠⁠ Get an EXCLUSIVE sticker/decal to put on your water bottle or whatever! Also get your name read at the beginning of every episode! Also access to a guided sleep meditation and exclusive bonus content! Wow! Golly gee willikers! Join today at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/madamestrangeways⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Explore this true paranormal story about a doppelgänger taking the form of ivanx29's mother. Or was it La Tunda? Join Madame Strangeways for some spooky folklore from Honduras and Central America / South America.Thank you to ivanx29 for giving me permission to read their true strange story.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, & Ted! ❤➽⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠ Get a FREE exclusive sticker/decal to put on your water bottle or whatever! Also get your name read at the be...

What was haunting the lakehouse in today's true strange story? What's going on with the shared dreams? Stay tuned after the story for Madame Strangeway's paranormal analysis of what might be behind this haunted house.Thank you to anonymous for giving me permission to read their true strange story.❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, & Ted! ❤➽⁠Join My Patreon!⁠ Get a FREE exclusive sticker/decal to put on your water bottle or whatever! Also get your name read at t...

Explore the true strange story behind The Conjuring, AKA The Perron Family Haunting, one of the many paranormal case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Learn some strange history, including Bathsheba Sherman's real story, and spoiler alert: she's not an evil satan-worshiping witch!