The Freaky Deaky

Imagine being alone in a glass box on top of a mountain, a hundred feet in the air, with nothing but a radio, a pair of binoculars, and a single ladder going up, and at 2 a.m., something starts climbing the ladder. In this episode we're taking you inside the strange, lonely, and quietly haunted world of America's fire lookouts.This week we unpack real, first-person accounts from people who spent their summers alone in fire towers across the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian boreal forest, including the legendary Fire Tower Road encounter, a documented BFRO report from Oregon's Ochoco National Forest, the eerie radio voice heard by writer Trina Moyles, and the unsolved 2006 disappearance of fire lookout Stephanie Stewart.Whether you believe in Bigfoot, Missing 411, or just the slow, weird power of isolation on the human mind, this one will keep you up at night. Subscribe to catch all new episodes every other Thursday. Send your own wild and crazy experiences in to mothy@talltalesocialclub.com for a chance to have your story read in an episode of Tall Tale Social Club! -----TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - This Week on Tall Tale Social Club2:03 - We Are Climbing The Ladder3:08 - Theme Song4:41 - Fire Lookout Stories Coming In Hot7:15 - What Are Fire Lookouts?10:45 - STORY: Something's On The Ladder (Washington)15:00 - Lil Bit Of Squatchy Nip Action (Y'like That?)21:10 - Oregon Intermission22:07 - Intentionally Cringy Thumbnail Photos22:56 - STORY: The Thing Under Tower Point (Oregon)29:10 - Literary Hotspots For Famous Authors35:37 - STORY: The Voice On The Radio40:44 - Camera Reset Intermission (Edit This Out)43:10 - Go Play Flight of the Mothman | www.talltalesocialclub.com45:12 - STORY - The Woman Who Vanished From Her Tower 50:00 - No Listener Story Today (Or Is There?)51:08 - Don't Answer The Voice53:51 - Recreation.gov - AirBnB Stay In an Old Fire Tower55:35 - THEORIES, YO.________Become a Member at www.talltalesocialclub.com Shop Merch at www.talltalesocialclub.com/merch Follow us on Socials @talltalesocialclubFollow Mothy on X @heymothySubmit your story → mothy@talltalesocialclub.com

Enter The Deakyverse! Join For Exclusive Monthly Shows, Early Access to Episodes, Extended Episodes & More. Click the Link to Join on Spotify: https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverseSubscriptions also available on Apple Podcast & YouTube Platforms.-----If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night and felt like something was standing there watching you, you’re not alone. Across the world, people are quietly sharing stories of shadowy figures at the foot of their beds, strange apparitions crawling across ceilings, and encounters that waltz across the line between nightmares and waking life. Tonight, we’re diving into real shadow people encounters—true stories of unexplained figures, sleep paralysis visitors, and paranormal experiences at night that have left people shaken long after the lights come back on. Some of these tales come from childhood bedrooms, others from drug-induced altered states, and some from ordinary homes where the unexplainable simply walked in uninvited.-----TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Coming Up: Shadow People!1:04 - Intro2:01 - Thirst Quenched Via The Power of HALFDAY2:57 - Been A Sad Couple of Weeks5:28 - Fresh FRIGHTLINE Merch6:34 - STORY: Shadow At The End of the Bunkbeds12:28 - End of the Open Mind Era 15:20 - Christian's Never Seen The Santa Claus? 16:45 - Invoking Creed 18:34 - Returning to the Story…21:43 - STORY: The Lizard Shadow 26:30 - Trolls Scare Christian 28:00 - Shoutout Morgan Lauren 29:30 - Sweet Dreams / Easter Eggs 30:00 - Busch Gardens Sheikra Roller Coaster 31:00 - STORY: Cold Hum of the TV 38:53 - Baby Hitler 40:00 - Why Demons Don't Go After Christian 46:05 - PTSD Mom Texts 46:30 - Pick Your Own Adventure 48:00 - STORY: Shadow People and M*th / Shoutout shadowpeople.org53:30 - Can We Pierce The Veil While Under The Influence?57:06 - Outro ____________________________________________+PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg+BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeakyThe Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.+SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY:—Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com —Voicemail: 801-997-0051 +WEBSITE & MERCH:—Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store +JOIN THE DISCUSSION:—TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6

Enter The Deakyverse! Join For Exclusive Monthly Shows, Early Access to Episodes, Extended Episodes & More. Click the Link to Join on Spotify: https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverseSubscriptions also available on Apple Podcast & YouTube Platforms.-----There are places where the veil feels thinner—where laughter echoes in empty forests, where shadows on the roadside burn brighter than the night around them, and where voices call your name though no one is there. Some of our listeners have stood in those places, and tonight, they share what they found waiting.From strange lights and woodland whispers, to blacker-than-black beasts and the hag who leans close enough to breathe your fear, these are the kinds of encounters you don’t just remember—you carry them with you.Volume 12 of our Listener Stories dives deep into the unexplained, the terrifying, and the beautifully bizarre. Settle in, turn down the lights, and join us as we explore true experiences from those who’ve brushed against the other side.Huge shoutout to every one that shared their story for Volume 12! ✨ Got a story of your own for Volume 13? Share it at thegang@thefreakydeaky.com----TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Coming Up on The Freaky Deaky0:48 - Drink Halfday Tea (We Did It, Folks…)3:09 - Intro4:07 - Let's Get Into Some Listener Stories4:48 - Christian's Hilarious Email Anecdote, I Guess6:20 - EPISODE STARTS HERE (YOU GRUMP)6:39 - STORY: Wisconsin Forest Spirits from Vesna14:06 - STORY: Dogman, Hell Hound Or?15:28 - HEY EVERYONE, CHRISTIAN'S FAMILY IS FROM PENNSYLVANIA!!18:28 - Something Something Something Migration Patterns..21:46 - Christian Derails The Merch Pitch With Talk of the Glory Days Again23:16 - STORY: STARWOLF STORIES! (OBE & The Old Hag)29:39 - Good Episode Idea? Yay/Nay?30:13 - Christian Can't Help Himself, Truly.32:18 - STORY: Starwolf Pt. II (The Old Hag)37:04 - For The Skeptic37:45 - Other Great Wolf Legends (Dick Wolf)39:10 - The Halfday Half Second42:24 - STORY: Queenie Fizzlesticks' Floating Sequin Pillow43:41 - Christian Is Confusing Everyone Else50:15- The Feeling of Dread or Being Watched: What Does It Mean?54:13 - The Demonic Angle: Instill Fear?55:55 - Christian Believed In Ghosts 10 Years Ago57:45 - Check Out The Wandering Crow Podcast (Sorry, Amanda)59:48 - STORY: Whispers In The Ozark62:46 - Doppelgänger v. Mimic v. Wendigo v. Skinwalker65:18 - The Omen Angle?62:45 - Don't Follow Voices In The Woods____________________________________________+PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg+BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeakyThe Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.+SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY:—Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com —Voicemail: 801-997-0051 +WEBSITE & MERCH:—Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store +JOIN THE DISCUSSION:—TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6

Enter The Deakyverse! Join For Exclusive Monthly Shows, Early Access to Episodes, Extended Episodes & More. Click the Link to Join on Spotify: https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverseSubscriptions also available on Apple Podcast & YouTube Platforms.-----We're back with volume 5 of Police & The Paranormal, packed with even more haunting true stories of things cops saw while in the line of duty from police and members of law enforcementNot every call ends with a simple arrest or routine report. Sometimes, police officers face things that defy explanation. From ghostly figures returning from the grave, to terrifying demonic voices in the back of a squad car, to encounters with cryptids and blinding lights in the dead of night — these are the stories that still haunt the men and women behind the badge.👮‍♂️ In tonight’s episode, you’ll hear chilling accounts of:- A police officer who came face-to-face with the ghost of a man he once knew.- A young cop who arrested someone… only to hear demonic voices no human throat could make.- A patrol shift interrupted by a creature straight out of legend — the infamous chupacabra.- An officer who lost time under a blinding white light in the middle of nowhere.- The horrifying night a man spoke in two voices at once.- A blood-curdling scream that led police to an old, abandoned well.These are the paranormal cases law enforcement will never forget… and neither will you.💀 If you enjoy true scary stories, police encounters, paranormal horror, and unexplained mysteries, this episode is for you.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Will You Accept Us Now, YouTube?2:32 - Intro5:11 - STORY: Death Comes For Us All..13:06 - STORY: Devil In The Back Seat15:12 - Ah Yes, Demon Talk (You Know Where This Leads)19:34 - Ah Yes, The Church of Satan Talk (You Know Where This Leads)23:08 - Christians & Muslims Don't Have The Same God (Oopsie)24:04 - STORY: The Chupacabra26:30 - Cult Talk29:30 - STORY: The Harsh White Light34:06 - B--- Stuff & Alien Hijinks 38:00 - Still On The Aliens And B--- Stuff (Sorry Mom)39:12 - STORY: 2 Voices, Simulaneously42:15 - How Else Is 2 Simultaneous Voices Possible46:18 - Christian Is Just a Contrarian, I'm Sure Of It48:46 - STORY: What's In The Well..?51:34 - The Terrifying Sound of Bunny Screeches____________________________________________+PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg+BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeakyThe Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.+SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY:—Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com —Voicemail: 801-997-0051 +WEBSITE & MERCH:—Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store +JOIN THE DISCUSSION:—TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6

Enter The Deakyverse! Join For Exclusive Monthly Shows, Early Access to Episodes, Extended Episodes & More. Click the Link to Join on Spotify: https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverseSubscriptions also available on Apple Podcast & YouTube Platforms.-----Prepare yourself for a dose of nightmare fuel as we dive into dark dreams you can't shut out. This week we’re sharing a collection of terrifying true stories centered around nightmares, sleep, and the strange things that happen in the quiet hours of the night. From being stuck in an endless dream loop, to hearing voices that shouldn’t be there, to unsettling family experiences that can’t be explained—these are the kinds of stories that make you question whether sleep is really a place of rest.If you’re a fan of true scary stories, sleep paralysis encounters, or nightmare-fueled tales that stick with you long after they’re over, this episode has you covered. Every story brings a different angle on the fear that creeps in at night, and by the end you might think twice before turning off the lights.Be sure to stay til the end for a very important, and albeit quite sad, announcement regarding the future of the show. Thanks for all you do.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - It Is What It Is1:02 - Intro4:02 - Buy Merch / Sticker Packs5:59 - STORY: The Nightmare Loop8:23 - Have You Ever Had a Looping Nightmare?11:03 - Dream/Nightmare Journal For The Merch Store 13:23 - STORY: My Grandma, The Devil13:46 - Apparently Not, Christian, Because it Was An After Dark Episode…15:43 - CHRISTIAN IS WRONG: SUNDOWNERS IS CORRECT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH…16:53 - Christian Is Thinking of "Sundown Town" not Sundowners18:03 - Outlander: Non-Stop G*y B*tts*x & R*pe20:03 - This Is Rage Bait, Chill Out..21:44 - STORY: Crucifix on the Doorknob25:13 - Did You Know: Chris Doesn't Believe in Ghosts or Demons26:23 - Jus' Blabbing TBH 27:23 - More of Christian's Rage Bait 28:33 - STORY: Coming to Get You29:23 - More of Christian's Rage Bait 30:23 - Nvm, Guess Demons Are Just Messengers. Thank Goodness!30:53 - UhOh ThEy'Re TaLkInG aBoUt ThE bIbLe AgAiN!?!?! (stfu.) 34:23 - Everyone Start Praying For Christian36:03 - STORY: Lifelong Premonitions38:23 - Anyone Got Recurring Premonition Dreams?40:23 - Oopsie Slipped Back Into Demon Rants Again45:43 - STORY: The Girl In The Window50:53 - STORY(ISH): Visions In The Form of Dreams (Trigger Warning)55:28 - Christian Gave Samuel L. Jackson a Coke.56:03 - Depressing Ending, Apologies.60:03 - Samuel L. Jackson Kind of Owes Us a Favor If You Stop and Think About It…62:31 - (Translation: Spend Time Relaxing & Hanging Out With My Family)64:39 - Outro68:13 - wut? _____________________________________________+PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg+BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeakyThe Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.+SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY:—Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com —Voicemail: 801-997-0051 +WEBSITE & MERCH:—Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store +JOIN THE DISCUSSION:—TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6

Enter The Deakyverse! Join For Exclusive Monthly Shows, Early Access to Episodes, Extended Episodes & More. Click the Link to Join on Spotify: ⁠https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverse⁠Subscriptions also available on Apple Podcast & YouTube Platforms.-----What really happens on the night shift, when the world goes quiet and you're the only one left awake? In this episode, real people share unsettling experiences from hospitals, nursing homes, event centers, and even the Alamo—where things don’t always stay where they’re supposed to. You’ll hear about voices with no bodies, figures that vanish into walls, and strange happenings that make seasoned workers question what they’ve seen.These are firsthand accounts—told plainly and without drama—from people who weren’t looking for anything paranormal, but found it anyway. Whether it’s a call light going off in an empty recovery room or someone climbing into bed when no one else is home, every story is grounded, believable, and just unnerving enough to stay with you long after it ends.We'll see you on the inside...------TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Oopsie No Monologue1:23 - Theme Music2:43 - Welcome Back / Nightshift Horror Stories 4:03 - Shoutout Harris of Calm History & Marcus! (holler.baby/thefreakydeaky)6:03 - Christian Notices the Clapper6:57 - STORY: Untitled9:43 - Christian's Being Dramatic12:36 - STORY: Scared The Shiii Out Of Me13:43 - What Is a Gang Plank? 16:53 - Scary Movies v. Horror Movies18:03 - Christian Enters Some Racist Territory21:05 - STORY: Terrifyingly Wholesome22:39 - Christian's Mic Has Been Tampered With25:03 - STORY: Haunting Graveyard Shift29:55 - STORY: Remember (The Ghost of) The Alamo34:23 - The Alamo Ghost Convices Christian37:35 - STORY: I Couldn't Take Them With Me40:23 - Christian Must Be a Detective or Something42:23 - Down With Mullets43:03 - Sorry For The Influx of Racially Charged Jokes in This Episode44:29 - STORY: The Sleepy Specter47:53 - Djinn Rage Bait49:35 - Deez Nuts / Outro53:36 - The After Party_____________________________________________+PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg+BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeakyThe Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.+SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY:—Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com —Voicemail: 801-997-0051 +WEBSITE & MERCH:—Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store +JOIN THE DISCUSSION:—TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6

Enter The Deakyverse! Join For Exclusive Monthly Shows, Early Access to Episodes, Extended Episodes & More. Click the Link to Join on Spotify: ⁠https://ishortn.ink/tfdeakyverse⁠Subscriptions also available on Apple Podcast & YouTube Platforms.-----On April 19th, 1995, 168 people died in Oklahoma City. The government blamed Timothy McVeigh—but buried in the rubble is another story: one about a wealthy debutante, a swastika tattoo, and warnings that came too late.We'll see you on the inside...-------TIME STAMPS:0:00 - April 19th, 19950:33 - Intro1:52 - Welcome Back 2:33 - The Oklahoma City Bombing & Carol Howe 3:53 - Sticker Packs, New Merch & Producer Marlene 5:53 - Shoutout Author/Journalist Jon Ronson 6:13 - Carol Elizabeth Howe 8:03 - Carol's Early Years 8:48 - Christian Makes a QUESTIONABLE JOKE!!! 9:54 - She Made It Up 10:13 - The KKK Has The Dumbest Names 11:03 - Christian Pronounces Elohim Weird (Elohim City) 11:23 - Andy The German 12:13 - The ATF Recruits Carol Howe / Ruby Ridge 16:53 - The Waco Incident / The Branch Davidians 17:23 - Christian Disrespects The Butterscotch Gang 23:03 - Back to Carol Howe 25:03 - Christian Keeps Pronouncing Elohim Weird 26:33 - The ATF and Howe Part Ways 29:43 - Dial-A-Racist 30:33 - Marketing Is The Root of all Evil 31:29 - Testimony From The Trial36:53 - RIP Carol via House Fire40:23 - RIP Scott via Vape Pen 48:23 - The KKK Has Impeccable Branding (They're Still Very Bad)49:13 - Do We Have Racist Listeners / Raciest Joke of All Time49:57 - Outro_____________________________________________+PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M, Marlene Olmos+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg+BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeakyThe Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws.Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.+SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY:—Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com —Voicemail: 801-997-0051 +WEBSITE & MERCH:—Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store +JOIN THE DISCUSSION:—TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6