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Backwoods Obscura

Topher Brown and Hewitt Hall

Two friends discuss the Strange and Paranormal (maybe) lurking in their backyard of Louisiana and beyond. Updated every Tuesday

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0244 - Centralia, PA - Backwoods Obscura

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2025/11/11

Of the many towns that have been lost and abandoned in America, Centralia stands out as a strange and unique tale. It's not a story of a boom town going bust, or a natural disaster wiping it off the face of the Earth, but of a series of unfortunate events slowly making the town unlivable until there was (nearly nothing left)Come join us as we talk about Centralia, PA!Recorded 10/25Music by Co.Ag

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50:46

0243 - The Red Phosphorous Demons of Vietnam -...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/11/04

During the Vietnam War, several new and developing technologies were handed out to soldiers to test, to varying success. In this episode, we go over one particular piece of technology that might have accidently let users see something strange...Music By Co.AgRecorded 10/25

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21:16

0242 - "I don't care about Butt stuff as long as I...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/10/28

this episode is about the Travis Walton abduction, but I make it disappointing.Music by White Bat AudioRecorded 10/25

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51:17

0241 - Lindy Boggs Medical Center (Mercy Hospital) -...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/10/21

In this episode, we dive into another Hospital ransacked by Katrina, and left rotting in Mid-City, with the only inhabitants being wayward homeless, the curious explorers, and perhaps the dead that were taken on that fateful day. Join us as we go over the history and horrors of Mercy Hospital.Warning: This episode gets into detail of some of the horrors of Katrina. We advise skipping this episode if you're sensitive to this subject.Originally recorded 9/25Music by Co.Ag.

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41:35

0240 - The Louisiana Hippo Bill - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/10/14

Today, we take a U-turn into some strange American history as we talk about a bill that could have brought hippos to America to Louisiana and to your kitchen table. Thought to be an environmental and solution to meat shortage, there is a reality where we could have had Hippo Bacon in the morning...but would it have caused more problems than it solved?Originally Recorded 9/25Music by Co.Ag

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38:44

0239 - The Men in Black (MIB) - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/10/07

From UFO encounters, to the Mothman, mysterious men are said to show up during weird events and intimidate witnesses. Some believe they're part of some secret federal agency, while others think they could be something else entirely. Come join us, as we go over the Men in Black!Music By Co.AgRecorded 9/25

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36:57

0238 - Lying Horse Rock and the Legend of Coochie...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/09/30

Today, we explore a strange area that is known to be a cursed and haunted place, which is said to hold buried treasure...and also has an unfortunate name that made at least one of the hosts giggle like a child.Come join us as we dive into Coochie Brake!Originally Recorded 10/25Music by Co.Ag

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46:45

0237 - The Mysterious Mothman! - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/09/23

This episode, we finally cover one of the biggest and most well-known Cryptids - The Mothman! Join us as we go over sightings, as well as the Silver Bridge Collapse

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76:32

0236 - The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR -...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/09/17

This episode, we cover the history of what is said to be the most haunted hotel in the US, and possibly the world - Join us as we go over the history of the Crescent Hotel from its time as school, to its dark history as a cancer hospital.

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64:05

0235 - The Strange and Chilling Monroe Radio...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/09/09

Imagine: You're driving down a road, listening to the radio. Suddenly, your tunes are interrupted by a creepy cry for help. Join us as we go over a creepy broadcast, along with some other popular Broadcast incidentsMusic by Co.AgOriginally recorded 8/25

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50:06

0234- The Terrifying Devil Monkey! - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/09/02

This episode, we go into detail of a terrifying creature that roamed the lands of US from Arizona to Appalachia!Originally recorded 7/25Music by Co.Ag

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48:26

0233 - The mysterious Sisimito - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/08/26

Today, we dive into yet another story of a hairy ape - This time from Central America, and with a strange twist; One with backwards feet, a deadly gaze, and known snatch unsuspecting victims who venture too far into the forests at night.Originally recorded 7/25Music by Co.Ag

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46:13

0232 - The Creepy Weeping Woman of West Virginia -...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/08/19

This episode, we go back to Appalachia to explore a Graveyard said to be the home of a strange statue with a paranormal folk story. Originally recorded 7/24Music by Co.Ag

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40:49

0231 - The Terrifying Melon Heads, the strange...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/08/12

This episode, we talk about an Urban Legend that spans 3 states, with a creature that could be a product of strange experiments, going feral in the woods, or...witchcraft? Maybe? Maybe not. Come join us to find out!Originally recorded 7/25Music by Co.Ag

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76:35

0230 - Ghost Tales with Nox — Abandoned Building &...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/08/05

In our last episode with our friend Nox, we go into our own ghost stories - From an abandoned building, to a haunted bar. Join us as we try to stay on track telling our personal tales!Originally recorded 7/24Music by Co.Ag

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72:33

0229 - The Haunted History of Magnolia Plantation in...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/07/29

We are back at another Plantation in this episode of Backwoods Obscura, this time joined by our friend Nox, to look at the history and hauntings of one of the earliest plantations built in Louisiana history. We go over the history, the haunting, and as always, what's going on in our lives.COTENT WARNING: This episode gets into slavery and related topics.Originally Recorded 7/25Music by Co.Ag

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72:43

0228 - The Arlington? Part 2? - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/07/22

I'm gonna be honest, this episode got away from us. We do talk about the Arlington, but having a third we haven't seen in a while (Our buddy Nox), we kind of just shot the sh*t. Anyway, I hope its enjoyable anyway!Recorded 7/25Music by White Bat Audio

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38:53

0227 - The Bus Druid - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/07/15

So, we weren't able to record because of scheduling, but we had an old episode we haven't released, an idea we initially had where we "create" a cryptid - This episode is the about a Cryptid called the Bus Druid.

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57:46

0226 - The Millrace Monster - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/07/08

Going back to the 1974, we talk about a strange monster that would appear at Mill Race Park (Once knowns as "Death Valley") in Indiana.Recorded 6/25Music by Co.Ag

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63:00

0225 - The Jennings 8 - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/07/01

In our first real True Crime Episode, we dive into a mystery here in Louisiana that both intrigued and irritated those who looked into it - A story of corruption and ineptitude that's all too common.Warning: This episode talks about sexual assault and murder. Music By Co.AgRecorded 6/25

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