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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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44:51

0145 - The Krasue - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/11/12

We decide to go way across the earth to see another Will-O-Wisp type entity, one that has a gruesome twist. Join us as we talk about the flying creature known as the Krasue, and see if we figure out how to pronounce Krasue.Originally recorded 10/24Music by Co.Ag

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56:38

0144 - The Spooky Hotels of New Orleans - Backwoods...

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2024/11/05

The Hotel Monteleone and The Bourbon Orleans Hotel are iconic fixtures of New Orleans, and like most places in the Big Easy - They have their share of history and haunts. Come join us as we talk about just some of the spooky destinations in NOLA.Originally recorded 9/24Music by Co.Ag

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39:16

0143 - Dambalah and Ayida-Weddo

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2024/10/29

We go back into the Loa with the mother and father of Creation - Join us as we go over the interesting lore surrounding some of the most powerful (and ancient) spirits in Voodoo.Originally recorded 10/24Music by Co.Ag

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65:07

0142 - A Visit to McRaven House - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/10/22

We decided to take a trip to Mississippi to visit a location we've mentioned before: The McRaven House. In this episode, we go over our trip, the house, and our experiences there.Originally recorded 10/24Music by Co.Ag

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71:05

0141 - The History and legend of Charity Hospital -...

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2024/10/15

Today we go over one of the most striking buildings in New Orleans - The now shut down Charity Hospital - Join us as we talk about its history both as a medical facility and what's happened to it post-KatrinaOriginally recorded 8/24Music by Co. Ag

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80:50

0140 - The Legend of Tarar, the Man with The...

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2024/10/08

In this very gruesome episode, we go over an enigma of history - a man who was said to eat anything and everything - From household pets to kitchenware. Nothing was able to satisfy his hunger. Come learn how this man went from a Busker act to a spy before being on the run for his insatiable apatite. Originally recorded 8/24Music by Co. Ag

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45:54

0139 - The Moonman of Kilgore Hill - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/10/01

This episode, we talk about one of the first accounts of a strange space man coming down to earth to visit us, only to get shot. Was he here to tell us the secrets of the universe? To give us insights on new and exciting technology? To get weed? We probably will never know, because he was shot. Join us and learn about a new silly story about aliens.Recorded 8/24Music by Co.Ag''

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44:09

0138 - Laffite PT2. Laffite's Blacksmith Shop -...

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2024/09/24

In this episode, we go deeper into the famous Lafitte Blacksmith Shop Bar, the supposed location of a Laffite black market operation fronting at a Smithy. Note: The audio file on this one was messed up, we tried to clean up as best as possible, but there was some issues we couldn't resolve. We apologize and we hope you can enjoy the episode regardless.Please email us at Backwoodsobscura@gmail.com if you have any advice on how to improve audio set up.Recorded on 7/24Music by Co.Ag

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43:54

0137 - Une Grosse Betaille - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/09/17

In this episode, we talk about a Louisiana cryptid and folk tale that takes many shapes - From hell hounds to the Rougarou. Recorded 5/24Music by Co.ag

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45:27

0136 - The White River Monster (Whitey) - Backwoods...

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2024/09/10

We go into the Arkansas/Missouri area to discuss a strange, bright white monster that floats within the White River. Is it a strange new monster? An Alligator? A Norwal? Join us and see. Originally recorded 8/24Music By Co. Ag.

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49:10

0135 - The Sackabilly - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/09/03

This episode, we cover another Louisiana Boogieman with history far beyond Acadiana - One that might throw your "disappointing" children into a bag and run off with them, never to be seen again. Recorded 08/24Music by Co.Ag

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46:59

0134 - The McRaven House - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/08/27

In this Episode, Hewitt presents a house that's as old as the US, and the ghosts that might haunt it. Join us as we go into the mysterious McRaven House, one of the most haunted places in MississIppi.Originally Recorded 7/24Music by Co,Ag

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42:17

0133 - The History and Legend of Jean Lafitte - Part...

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2024/08/20

We go over a little history of one of the most famous pirates of the Gulf of Mexico and the world, Jean Lafitte, and go over some of the places he's said to haunt, which is...quite a bit.Recorded 7/24Music by Co.Ag and sea Shanties by PGN Music

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42:28

0132 - The King's Tavern - Backwoods Obcura

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2024/08/13

Today, we go into another Haunting, this time in the small town of Natchez, MS. Join us as we go over the history and the haunting of the King's Tavern.Originally recorded 7/24Music by Co.Ag

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38:17

0131 - Sultan's Palace - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/08/06

The Gardette-LaPrete House, also known as a the Sultan's Palace, supposedly gained notoriety when an eclectic noble from across the seas moves in and is suddenly murdered. Join us as we dive into this story and discuss it's authenticity.Originally recorded 5/24Music by Co. Ag

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37:16

130 - The Dover Demon - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2024/07/30

Today, we talk about a creepy cryptid from the 70's that caught the attention of cryptozoologists and Ufologists.

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70:37

0129 - The Yazoo Mermad - Backwoods Obscura

Backwoods Obscura ·

2024/07/23

Hewitt finally decides to go outside of his comfort zone of Louisiana and talk about a cryptid from Mississippi in this episodeoriginally recorded 5/24Music by Co.Ag

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23:33

0128 - Sinkhole Sam - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/07/16

In this light episode, we go to Kansas and look at a wormy little cryptid said to inhabit one of the biggest lakes in the state. Originally recorded 6/24Music by Co.Ag

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37:23

0127 - Le Petite Theatre - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/07/09

This episode, we talk about a classic haunting - One of an old theater with a nice ensemble of ghosts. originally recorded 6/24Music by Co.Ag

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38:46

0126 - The Enfield Horror - Backwoods Obscura

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2024/07/02

Today we venture to a small town in Illinois where a monster was said to terrorize the populace in 1973. Originally record 5/24. This episode has a few Audio issues that we didn't catch during recording. Sorry about that! We will do better next time.Music by Co.Ag

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