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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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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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54:27

0224 - Père Malfait - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/06/24

This episode we go over an interesting folk tale, originating in France but with many origins.Music by Co.AgRecorded 6/25

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92:48

0223 - The Nottaway Plantation - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/06/17

Today's Episode we talk about a recently burned down in 2025 - The Nottoway Plantation. Come join us in a mostly history episode of our spooky podcastMusic by Co.AgOriginally recorded 6/25

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50:39

0222 - The Wild people throughout history - Backwoods...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/06/10

Today, we talk about various legends circling around various legends and accounts of "wild" and feral people.Music by co.AgRecorded 5/24

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40:38

0221 - Old E.A. Conway Hospital - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/06/03

This week, we go to a very local place to talk about a now shut down and possibly haunted hospital in Monroe, LouisianaRecorded 5/24Music by Co.Ag

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32:05

0220 - "Haunted Roads" Bayou Sale and the Grand Bois...

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/05/27

Today, we go over some spooky roads in our backyard, ones that have a history of strange occurrences.Originally recorded 4/25Music by Co.ag

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43:17

0219-Dauphine Orleans Hotel - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/05/20

Today, we're back in New Orleans to talk about a historic Hotel that has had a storied history over the years, as well as some strange haunts.Originally recorded 4/25Music by Co.Ag

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54:10

0218 - Manchac Swamp and the Legend of Julia Brown

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/05/13

Today, we go over yet another legendary Creole healer - One that was said to take 3 whole towns with her when she died in 2015.Originally recorded 5/25Music by Co.Ag

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52:51

0217-The Coffin Cutters - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/05/06

Today, we talk about the humble Crawfish - But not just any Crawfish. We talk about the Devil Crawfish, also known as the Coffin Cutters, and the legends created around it.Originally recorded 5/24Music by Co.Ag

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71:38

0216 - Marie Laveau - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/04/29

Today we talk about a legendary figure of New Orleans - Not only a voodoo queen, but someone who cared for her community .Recorded 2/25Music by Co.Ag

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54:08

0215 - The Nain Rouge - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/04/22

Today, we talk about a creature related to the infamous Lutin, and whose story connects Detroit and Louisiana.Originally recorded 3/25Music by Co.Ag

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46:43

0214 - The Ozark Howler - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/04/15

Today, we travel just a little north into the Ozarks to check out a creature said to be an Ill Omen, striking fear into the locals with its howl.Originally recorded 3/25Music by Co.Ag

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61:53

0213 - American Witches and Hags - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2025/04/08

Today, Hewitt goes through the varied history of Hags and Witches throughout American history.Recorded 3/25Music by Co.Ag

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