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47 case files in this drawer of the archive. Every episode below was checked against the show notes and filed here because this is its main subject, or a major part of the story.

Start with Ep. 70, “The Horrors of Amityville”: the case that started it all.

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Ep. 4 · Sep 27, 2022 · 00:45:19

Ep. 4: Spirit Encounters and a Haunted Childhood: Midwest Nightmare

Steven shares his traumatic childhood spirit encounters and the entities that plagued him growing up. On this episode, Steven joins us to talk about his traumatic childhood experie

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Ep. 5 · Oct 4, 2022 · 00:37:35

Ep. 5: Ghost Encounters in Australia: Disembodied Hand From Down Under

Mel joins the show to share the ghost encounters from her years in Australia, including the night a disembodied hand grabbed her while she slept. On this episode, Mel joins the sho

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Ep. 7 · Oct 18, 2022 · 01:31:39

Ep. 7: Shadow People

On this episode, Michael joins the show to discuss his experiences with shadow people.If you've had a personal encounter, or have a story you would like to share, please send an em

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Ep. 21 · Feb 7, 2023 · 01:17:33

Ep. 21: Ghosts and Hauntings in Appalachia: Obscure Appalachia

Candis, host of Obscure Appalachia, shares her own personal experiences with ghosts and hauntings in Appalachia. On this episode we are joined by fellow podcaster Candis. She is th

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Ep. 27 · Mar 21, 2023 · 00:31:24

Ep. 27: A Guardian Spirit Encounter: Guardian Spirits

Sandra shares her experience with what she believes was a guardian spirit. On this episode we are joined by Sandra and she was kind enough to share her experience with what she bel

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Ep. 28 · Mar 28, 2023 · 00:46:45

Ep. 28: Haunted Navy Ship: Ghost Ships

Tyler shares his experiences aboard a naval vessel that he and many others believe was haunted. On this episode we are joined by Tyler and he shares his experiences aboard a naval

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Ep. 29 · Jul 20, 2023 · 01:32:15

Ep. 29: I Worked At A Haunted Movie Theater - High Strangeness in Kentucky

Jon, a Kentucky teacher who runs a paranormal group at his school, shares his stories from working at a haunted movie theater and the other high strangeness he has encountered. Wel

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Ep. 30 · Jul 25, 2023 · 00:47:20

Ep. 30: Full Body Apparition in Sweden: Ghosts of the Past

Simon of the Library of Gnosis podcast joins from northern Sweden to share the full body apparition he watched for several minutes. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales. On this episode w

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Ep. 54 · Dec 14, 2023 · 00:55:53

Ep. 54: Ghosts or Aliens?

Brian shares the encounter he had around Thanksgiving 1987, when he woke to find ghosts beside his bed, and how a book he found a year later made him question whether they were gho

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Ep. 56 · Dec 21, 2023 · 00:48:54

Ep. 56: Ghosts and a Possible Bigfoot in Florida: Weird Happenings in Florida

Leslie joins the show to share the ghosts and possible Bigfoot encounter from his years living in Florida. Welcome back Foil Fanatics! On this episode Leslie joins us to talk about

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Ep. 60 · Jan 11, 2024 · 00:52:14

Ep. 60: A Haunting in Room 237 - Mystery Junkie

Hello Foil Fanatics and welcome back to another new episode of Tinfoil Tales. Tonight we are joined by Oscar, host of Mystery Junkie YouTube channel. Oscar works at a medical facil

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Ep. 70 · Mar 5, 2024 · 01:20:10

Ep. 70: The Horrors of Amityville

On this episode, Rich from Founding Lore Fathers podcast is here to discuss the very well documented case of the Amityville tragedy and the reported hauntings by the Lutz family.Ma

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Ep. 105 · Jul 5, 2024 · 01:04:10

Ep. 105: Full Body Spirit Encounter and a UFO Sighting: Third Eye Paranormal

Christy shares her encounter with a full body interactive spirit that spoke with her, along with her UFO experience and a possible cryptid encounter. Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show N

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Ep. 111 · Jul 26, 2024 · 01:17:49

Ep. 111: He Killed A Hat Man

On this episode I am joined by Mark NeCamp and he shares his experiences with being an exorcists and defeating a Hat Man enitity, along with many other spirits and energies. Find o

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Ep. 124 · Sep 10, 2024 · 01:28:55

Ep. 124: Sleep Paralysis & Otherworldly Encounters

On this episode I am joined by guest Sunny from NFS podcast about his bouts of sleep paralysis and some strange encounters he has had that may be paranormal. Make sure to check out

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Ep. 132 · Oct 8, 2024 · 00:53:39

Ep. 132: Paranormal Investigations Across the Midwest: The Dead Chronicles

Paranormal investigator Austin shares his experiences researching haunted locations around the Midwest and his latest project, The Dead Chronicles. Welcome back to Tinfoil tales! O

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Ep. 133 · Oct 11, 2024 · 01:08:10

Ep. 133: Haunted House in Rural Indiana: The Boulevard Hell House

Arielle shares her experiences growing up in a home in rural Indiana where she believes a dark energy tormented her family. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am join

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Ep. 135 · Oct 18, 2024 · 00:55:13

Ep. 135: The Haunted Tour Guide

On this episode I am joined by Rissa, who is a tour guide that takes guests through some of haunted locations. Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show Notes Share Your Story! Got a paranormal

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Ep. 137 · Oct 25, 2024 · 00:45:27

Ep. 137: Shadow Figures in an Ohio Home: Living with Shadows

Mary returns with her brother Mark to discuss growing up in haunted locations and living with shadow figures in their mother's home in Ohio. Welcome back to another new episode of

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Ep. 175 · Feb 28, 2025 · 00:49:53

Ep. 175: The Boyd House Hauntings

On this episode I am joined by my guest Jill, and she's here to talk about some of her paranormal investigations and becoming the owner of a couple of locations that is said to be

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Ep. 178 · Mar 11, 2025 · 01:03:34

Ep. 178: Shadow Demon

On this episode I talk with Rachel about her experience as a child where she saw what she believes to have been a shadow demon. Rachel's book can be found at this link Tinfoil Tale

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Ep. 185 · Apr 4, 2025 · 01:04:44

Ep. 185: Investigating Haunted Locations: Sinister Sisters Paranormal

Rachel and Jenn of Sinister Sisters Paranormal share the experiences they have had while investigating haunted locations. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am joined

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Ep. 190 · Apr 22, 2025 · 00:56:56

Ep. 190: Tormented by Spirits and Haunted Homes: Deliverance

Valerie shares the paranormal experiences that tormented her, and how they led her to help other people dealing with spirits and haunted homes. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On th

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Ep. 192 · Apr 29, 2025 · 01:13:36

Ep. 192: An EVP From Her Late Nephew: A Voice from Beyond

Author Cyn Shrader Hill shares the EVP she captured that she believes is the voice of her nephew who had recently passed away. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales. On this episode, I am

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Ep. 200 · May 27, 2025 · 01:06:49

Ep. 200: A Haunted House Calling Her Home: It Keeps Calling Me Back

Returning guest Jessiy talks about the old house she used to live in, and why she feels it has been supernaturally calling her back ever since she left. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tal

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Ep. 203 · Jun 10, 2025 · 00:40:14

Ep. 203: Stalked by a Shadow Creature

On this episode I am joined by my guest Sergio and he shares an experience of being stalked by what he describes as a very tall, dark shadow like being or creature when he was youn

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Ep. 204 · Jun 17, 2025 · 01:16:57

Ep. 204: Dark Entity Manifestation: A Hovering Dark Entity

Chris shares his experiences with the paranormal, including the dark entity that manifested itself in his room. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am joined by my gue

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Ep. 207 · Jul 8, 2025 · 00:51:17

Ep. 207: Backwoods Kentucky Ghost Hunters

Angel and her paranormal team, the Backwoods Kentucky Ghost Hunters, share some of their experiences within the paranormal world. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I a

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Ep. 221 · Oct 14, 2025 · 00:50:54

Ep. 221: The Smoke Entity Passed Down in Family Stories: The Smoke Man

Matt of the Cat5Boys podcast shares his experience with a smoke like entity that has been passed down through stories in his family for generations. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales!

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Ep. 245 · Mar 31, 2026 · 01:02:34

Ep. 245: A Haunted House Full of Activity: I Grew Up in a House Where Things Never Stopped Happening

Tammy shares what it was like growing up in a haunted house where the activity never stopped, and why she believes the house itself works like a doorway. Tammy joins the show to sh

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Ep. 251 · May 12, 2026 · 01:06:07

Ep. 251: House Cleansings, Spirit Attachments, and the Paranormal

In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon is joined by Mick, a psychic medium, Reiki master, and paranormal investigator who works with a team that helps cleanse homes experiencing

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Ep. 252 · May 19, 2026 · 01:15:49

Ep. 252: Full Body Apparitions, Haunted Bridges, and Paranormal Encounters

In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon is joined by Monica and Sarah, the hosts of the Verbal Echo Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation about paranormal experiences, cryptid

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Ep. 273 · Sep 29, 2026 · 01:01:22

Ep. 273: Ghostly Voices

Paranormal investigator and author Nicole Tito joins Tinfoil Tales to discuss decades of investigating some of the Midwest's most active haunted locations. From Resurrection Cemete

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Ep. 9 · Nov 1, 2022 · 01:44:13

Ep. 9: Ghosts, UFOs, Former Religious Cult Member

On this episode, Kelly joins the show to discuss her paranormal experiences and encounter with a UFO in the 1980's but the discussion takes a turn when she says she use to be in a

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Ep. 46 · Nov 14, 2023 · 01:20:53

Ep. 46: UFO Sighting and a Shadow Person: Close Encounters of the First Kind

Bob shares the strange UFO he saw one night nearly 20 years ago, and the shadow person that lived with his family in their rental home. Welcome Back Foil Fanatics! On this new epis

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Ep. 48 · Nov 21, 2023 · 01:11:33

Ep. 48: Spirits, Werewolves, and Bigfoot too!

Author Jack LaFountain shares his personal experiences with spirits, werewolves, and Bigfoot, and how those encounters shape the fiction he writes. Welcome back Foil Fanatics to an

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Ep. 139 · Oct 31, 2024 · 02:16:35

Ep. 139: A Dark Presence Targeting Their Kids: Imaginary Evil

Jerry and Emily each share their experiences with a possible evil presence that seemed to be targeting their children. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this Halloween edition we a

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Ep. 149 · Dec 3, 2024 · 01:55:16

Ep. 149: The Disclosure Movement and a Haunted Location: The Full Disclosure Movement

Brian Tseng of the Full Disclosure Movement discusses the project, his personal experiences, and the old haunted location he purchased. Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episo

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Ep. 247 · Apr 14, 2026 · 00:54:21

Ep. 247: Upright Dogman Near the Border: My Parents Saw an Upright Dog Near the Border

Jose shares his parents' 2008 encounter with an upright dogman near the US Mexico border, and the strange activity that has followed his family ever since. Jose joins the show to s

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Ep. 261 · Jul 21, 2026 · 01:08:27

Ep. 261: UFOs, Poltergeists, and Interdimensional Contact: Summoned to the Cube

In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon speaks with Samantha, a lifelong experiencer who shares decades of encounters ranging from poltergeist activity and out-of-body experience

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Ep. 263 · Aug 4, 2026 · 01:09:32

Ep. 263: A Lifetime of Paranormal Encounters: The Energy That Surrounds Us

Paranormal investigator Michael shares a lifetime of paranormal encounters, from shadow beings and spirit encounters in childhood to the energetic attachments he investigates today

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Ep. 266 · Aug 25, 2026 · 01:15:11

Ep. 266: Paranormal Among Us

Brandon sits down with Paranormal Paul, creator and host of Paranormal Among Us, to explore the experiences that transformed him from a casual fan of the unexplained into an active

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Ep. 274 · Oct 2, 2026 · 01:08:51

Ep. 274: Time Travel, UFOs, and the Paranormal

Paranormal investigator Adam joins the show for a conversation that spans nearly every corner of the unexplained. From his earliest paranormal experience as a child to years spent

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Ep. 275 · Oct 6, 2026 · 00:45:28

Ep. 275: Bigfoot in Eastern Kentucky: Searching for the Unknown

Buddy shares the childhood encounter he believes was Bigfoot in eastern Kentucky, and the UFO sightings and hauntings that turned his search into a lifelong pursuit. Buddy has spen

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Ep. 280 · Nov 3, 2026 · 01:09:38

Ep. 280: New Orleans Voodoo, Folklore, and the Paranormal: The Girl With Shark Teeth

Historian and experiencer Stephanie returns to explore New Orleans voodoo, folklore, and the strange beings that appear in paranormal encounters across cultures. Historian, researc

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Oct 23, 2022 · 00:51:52

ParaUnity 4 (Live)

This episode is a special edition coming live from the ParaUnity Convention at Miami County 4H Fairgrounds in Peru, IN. We are joined by several guests from local investigation gro

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Apr 28, 2024 · 01:45:05

Tinfoil Tales: After Dark - Ep. 4

Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales: After Dark. On this episode I am joined by Drew and JC from SasqWatachers (now known as the Watchers Network) and guest Bryce Edwards as we dive into

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