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Where Our Minds Wander

Wes Guay & Beth Guay

From the creepy attic"s dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.

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121: Honobia Bigfoot and the Manure Crisis of 1894

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2024/08/22

Beth tells the story of one family's encounter with aggressive bigfoots in Oklahoma. Wes shares details of the icky problem that plagued New York City in the late 1800s. Our Sources: www.bfro.net/avevid/ouachita/siege-at-honobia.aspwww.oklahoman.com/story/news/2007/08/07/constant-sasquatch-watch-held-in-honobia/61554513007/www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2000/01/30/sooners-tracking-bigfoot/62212356007/www.fox7austin.com/news/2-million-bounty-placed-on-bigfoot-in-oklahoma-town-must-be-c...

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120: The Hayden House and Old Idaho Penitentiary

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2024/08/15

Beth tells the tale of Vermont's Hayden House- a home said to be haunted by a cursed family. Wes explores a former prison in Boise, Idaho, where both volunteers and visitors have reported some ghostly encounters. www.vermonter.com/hayden-curse-ghosts/www.caledonianrecord.com/littleton_record/news/local/the-haunted-hayden-house-of-albany/article_be56eee1-a0d1-51bb-9ba7-06f1ed623ff7.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Hayden_House_(Albany,_Vermont)https://newenglandhistoricalsociety....

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119: The Maine Penny, the Van Meter Monster, and...

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2024/08/08

Beth explores the controversy over a little Viking coin found on the shores of Maine. Wes looks at two cryptids in a league of their own: Iowa's Van Meter Monster and Sinkhole Sam of Inman, Kansas.Sources Used:www.atlasobscura.com/articles/maine-norse-penny-archaeology-vikings-north-americawww.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/controversial-origins-www.grandrapidscoins.com/the-maine-penny-a-coin-mystery-from-history/www.grunge.com/712961/the-unsolved-mystery-of-the-maine-penny/htt...

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118: Stone Lion Inn and the Northumberland Ghost Ship

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2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.Beth shares the history and hauntings of one Oklahoma Bed & Breakfast. Wes tells the creepy tale of the Northumberland Strait Ghost Ship.www.hauntedrooms.com/oklahoma/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/stone-lion-inn-guthriehttps://hauntedhouses.com/oklahoma/stone-lion-inn/https://ktul.com/news/investigations/haunted-oklahoma-the-stone-lion-inn-in-guthrie-has-issueshttps://thehauntedattic.uk/2024/07/16/the-stone-lion-inn/www.ocolly.com/owner-of-guthrie-inn-didnt-believe-...

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July Bonus: Violet Jessop: Miss Unsinkable

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2024/07/26

Send us a Text Message.Wes and Beth tell the remarkable stories of Violet Jessop and Arthur Priest who both survived all three of the White Star Line's sister ships' maritime disasters: the Olympic, the Titanic, and the Britannic.https://explorethearchive.com/violet-jessopwww.nationalarchives.gov.uk/titanic/stories/violet-constance-jessop.htmwww.mentalfloss.com/posts/titanic-survivor-violet-jessop-factswww.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/violet-constance-jessop.htmlwww.dannydutch.c...

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117: The Philip Experiment and Bannerman Castle

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2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.Beth discusses the 1972 Philip Experiment, when a group of Canadian paranormal researchers tried to create a ghost. Wes discusses Bannerman Island's haunted and abandoned castle in the middle of the Hudson River.www.liveabout.com/how-to-create-a-ghost-2594058www.ranker.com/list/philip-experiment-paranormal-study/jodi-smithhttps://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/philip-psychokinesis-experimentshttps://seancescience.com/outside-seance-room-people/the-philip-experiment...

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Special announcement! Technical Issue.

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2024/07/23

Send us a Text Message.Episode 117 was released by Mistake today due to a technical issue. The episode has been removed and will release on Its Normal schedule date Thursday morning.Were sorry for any inconvenience. Thank You all for your continued support we appreciate each and every one of you Fellow Wanderers. Support the Show.All our links:Our website: www.whereourmindswander.com/Our Premium Bonus Subscription Episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1940655/subscribeOur email: whereou...

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116: Frank Lenz and the 1957 Egg-Shaped UFOs

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2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.Beth explains the mysterious disappearance of 19th century cyclist Frank Lenz. Wes outlines the many egg-shaped UFO sightings of 1957.https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/rb-47-ufo.htmwww.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/20/aliens-crop-circles-ufo-roswellwww.seattletimes.com/nation-world/retired-pilot-explains-1957-ufo-incident/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levelland_UFO_casewww.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/ufo-sighting-tx/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtland_A...

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115: Rat Catchers and the Curse of the Omen

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2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.Beth delves into the life of Jack Black: the Victorian Rat Catcher. Wes shares the infamous curse of 1976's "The Omen" movie.https://goodnature.co/blogs/news/the-surprising-history-and-legacy-of-the-victorian-rat-catcherswww.tfcg.ca/old-occupation-rat-catcherwww.amusingplanet.com/2018/12/the-true-story-behind-pied-piper-of.htmlwww.geriwalton.com/child-rat-catchers-of-victorian-era/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Black_(rat_catcher)www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/...

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114: Wood Island Lighthouse and Old Slippery Skin

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2024/07/04

Send us a Text Message.Beth shares the history and haunts of a Maine lighthouse. Wes shares the tale of Vermont's bear-like cryptid.https://mainelighthousemuseum.com/wood-island-lighthouse.htmlwww.nelights.com/blog/haunted-wood-island-lighthouse-in-maine/https://woodislandlighthouse.org/about/ghosts-of-wood-island/www.newenglandlighthouses.net/wood-island-light-history.htmlhttp://fowilh.dynalias.com:1200/camera/index.html#/videowww.vermonter.com/slipperyskin-bear-bigfoot-or-indian/http://newe...

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113: The Exorcist Curse and Momo the Missouri Monster

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2024/06/27

Send us a Text Message.Beth asks the question, "Was the Exorcist movie really cursed?" as she delves into the 51 year old rumor that bad things happened on set for a reason. Wes looks at Momo, the Missouri monster, a three-toed cryptid that terrorized Louisiana, Missouri in the 1970s. Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts!Our Sources:www.the-sun.com/tv/3368193/exorcist-curse-film-deaths/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12384115/William-Friedkins-cursed-Exorcist.ht...

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112: Two Remarkable Reincarnations and The Alfred...

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2024/06/20

Send us a Text Message.Beth talks about two children with remarkable past lives - Joey Verwey and Shanti Devi. Wes talks about the strange disappearance of Alfred Loewenstein, the world's third wealthiest man. www.higherperspectives.com/10-past-lives-1454003489.htmlhttps://littlethings.com/lifestyle/girl-with-10-livesBeyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomena of Our Times, vol.1 #4, December 1968.www.carolbowman.com/dr-ian-stevenson/case-shanti-devihttps://adarshbadri.me/history/sh...

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Episode 111: The Integratron and Elvira’s Haunted House

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2024/06/13

Send us a Text Message.Beth visits the Mojave Desert's coolest time machine inspired by a visit from an alien. Wes visits Briarcliff, the haunted former home of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/20/style/tmagazine/welcome-to-the-integratron.htmlhttps://lamag.com/lahistory/integratron-desert-domehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Van_Tasselhttps://mabel.wwu.edu/do/d2f3f730-a37b-4850-ada5-6635524370cfhttps://integratron.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12...

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Episode 110: Mongolian Death Worm and The Wampus Cat

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2024/06/06

Send us a Text Message.Beth tries not to squirm as she talks about the Mongolian Death Worm, an elusive, acid-spitting cryptid. Wes delves into the dozens of Wampus Cat sightings; another cryptid with supernatural abilities.Show Notes:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolian_death_wormhttps://karlshuker.blogspot.com/www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mongolian-death-wormhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/mongolian-death-worm.htmwww.livescience.com/46450-mongolian-de...

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Episode 109: A Medieval Space Bonnet and the Pig War

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2024/05/30

Send us a Text Message.Beth explains the legends (and some truths) surrounding the infamous University of Edinburgh's graduation tradition. Wes explains how the US and Britain almost went to war over one little pig.Our episode sources:www.atlasobscura.com/articles/harry-potter-sorting-hat-geneva-bonnet-graduationwww.heraldscotland.com/news/12183001.gently-does-it-with-hat-used-on-100000-students/www.therestorationmovement.com/_international/scotland/knox.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_...

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Episode108: The Lady in Black and Wild West Hygiene

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2024/05/23

Send us a Text Message.Beth shares the tale of Rosina Despard, the 19 year old girl who investigated a haunting in her own house in the 1880s. Wes takes a look at how the Wild West really was. Beyond: Documented Truths About the Strange Phenomena of Our Times. Vol 1 #4, December 1968https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/cheltenham-ghosthttps://blog.maryland-paranormal.com/post/161618288768/reflections-on-the-cheltenham-ghost-aka-thewww.cotswoldplaces.com/haunted-places-cheltenham/https:...

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Episode 107: Randolph County Infirmary and the...

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2024/05/16

Send us a Text Message.Beth discusses the haunted Randolph County Infirmary and former asylum in Indiana. Wes takes a look back at the devastating 1944 Circus Fire in Connecticut. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_circus_firehttps://connecticuthistory.org/the-hartford-circus-fire/www.guilfordfire.com/single-post/remembering-the-tragic-hartford-circus-fire-77-years-laterhttps://todayincthistory.com/2021/01/13/january-13-charles-nelson-reilly-actor-and-hartford-circus-fire-survi...

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Episode 106: The Utsuro Bune and the Moon-Eyed People

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2024/05/09

Send us a Text Message.Beth shares the legend of the Utsuro Bune, a strange "ship" seen off the coast of Japan in 1803 that many say was a UFO. Wes shares the legend of the Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia. https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20220626-41030/www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00879/www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/uk-science-tech-weekend-features-project/article-11854841/The-Japanese-mountain-magnet-UFOs.htmlwww.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/tiny-town-hundreds-u...

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Episode 105: The Monte Cristo Homestead and The Hat Man

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2024/05/02

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Episode 104: The Iceman and Chislehurst Hotel

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2024/04/25

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