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The phrase "Making a deal with the devil" is one that has many meanings. But did you know that this saying stems from a real world event? Join Tyler and Ryan as they talk about what happened to Robert Johnson in the late 1930's, and how it influenced how we interpret crossroads, demons and contracts with the devil. 

Grab a drink and join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss their experiences at the Zak Bagans Haunted Museum in Las Vegas, NV.We are joined in the studio tonight with two guests, as we uncover the darkness this museum holds. 

There is a section of south eastern Tennessee that is home to a horrifying legend. There is a story of man named Tom who cheated with another man’s wife. The jealous husband took matters into his own hands and gruesomely tortured Tom off of Lovers Lane in Walland, Tennessee. Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into this legend and discover the horror that haunts this section of Tennessee. 

In May 1973 two young children faced an encounter with a creature unlike anything in the world. In Sandown, UK two children found themselves following a bizarre siren sound deep through the woods and meadows. What they came face to face with was both unbelievable and horrifying. A 7ft tall clown/robot hybrid crawled out from underneath a wooden bridge and interacted with these two children for up to 45 minutes. The clown ended up writing something cryptic on a piece of paper and handed it to the two youngsters. It read “Hello, I am all colors Sam”Join Tyler and Ryan as they try to uncovered the secrets behind this encounter and discuss why on the surface this being seemed friendly and personable, but underneath may lie something much more insidious.

Hotels are places that typically provide short term accommodations for travelers on trips or vacations. They're associated with lavish rooms, new experiences and exploration. But what happens when those short term accommodations become the final resting places for unlucky tourists? And why do so many people choose these buildings as the place to end their lives? Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss these ideas as they relate to the infamous Cecil Hotel, and as they talk about one of the strangest disappearences of all time. This is The Haunting Hour: The Cecil Hotel. 

When it comes to urban legends the fear that comes with these legends can be subjective. Certain people may not find the same type of things scary. What is extremely interestingly is the passing of these legends through word of mouth and throughout generations. One thing always remains true when it comes to these legends and it’s the idea that they must have started somewhere and certainly have a grain a truth within them.  There is one of these stories that comes to us from the countries of Venezuela and Colombia. One story that is terrifying down to its core. The legend of El Silbon: The Whistler  Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the horrifying story of a young farm boy who was cursed to live out eternity in misfortune and misery. A legend of a deadly spirit that, if you hear his whistle: it’s too late for you to make it out alive. 

Some urban legends seem far fetched, like an alligator growing to enormous size in a sewer; after being flushed down the drain. Some urban legends have been around for decades such as Bigfoot. But what about an urban legend that is purely terrifying and could happen to anyone at anytimeBlack Eyed Kids are entities that are said to appear on your doorstep or outside the window of your car when you least expect them. These entities are desperate for you to let them inside in either your vehicle or your house. No one knows why these children appear or why they need to come inside, but there are hundreds of encounters with these children across the world. If there’s any piece of advice given to someone who confronts these terrifying children…Don’t Let Them In. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets behind these entities and why we think they are appearing on peoples front doorstep and outside of their vehicles 

Aliens and alien encounters continue to be one of the most debated topics in the past 100 years. These entities and experiences frighten us to the core for many reasons, chief among them being the sole idea that we are not the center of the universe, and that all that we've known for fact, may not be reality. Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into all things Alien - including, UFO's, UAF’s, close encounters and their own personal experiences regarding these unidentified creatures from outer 

As horror fans today, we wouldn’t be anywhere without the slashers, monsters, and gore that exploded in the decade between 1980-1990. Grab a drink and join Tyler and Ryan after hours, as they bring you an uncensored bonus episode as they chat all things 80s horror. They discuss how we arrived at horror movies today such as Insidious, Hereditary, and The Conjuring, and how the original slashers paved the way for these to be made. 

When it comes to killers in America many come to mind, Jeffery Dahmer, Ed Gein, and Albert Fish are a few that top that list, but when it comes to true crime across the United States there can only be one “first”. Herman Webster Mudgett also known by the name HH Holmes is that first infamous killer that America gave birth to. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets of HH Holmes’ crimes and his terrifying hotel known only as the “Murder Castle”. Holmes’ rein of terror during the Chicago Worlds fair in 1893 will forever go down in America’s history as a bloody and horrifying time. 

When it comes to classic monsters few remain relevant throughout history. Vampires, zombies, and witches are three that are at the top of that list. There is one more however that has found it’s way into literature, television, and feature films since the dawn of time. A coldblooded cursed killer that hunts everything in its path underneath the full moon, the werewolf is one of folklores most prolific monsters. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss the history behind this creature and the true stories that may make you believe that these monsters actually exist. Shout out to the guys in Motionless In White. Our intro is based on their song “Werewolf” off of Scoring The End Of The Wolf 

When it comes to folklore surrounding a specific time in history, World War 2 could arguably be the pinnacle of dark history mixed with supernatural folklore. The Nazi’s, specifically the SS are said to have frequently studied and dabbled into the occult as well as various sects of witchcraft. One of the most notorious legends emerging from the end of WW2 was a top secret experiment known as “Die Glocke” (The Bell). This machine is said to be a device that could have completely changed modern physics and the entire outcome of World War 2 itself. Theories revolve around it being an anti gravity device, a supercharged particle accelerator, and even a time machine. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets of the Nazi Bell, and why they believe it may have been used for an even more terrifying reason. We experience some unexplained static when speaking about Adolf Hilter and the Bell itself that we have no explanation for. The rights to the “Indiana Jones theme” belongs to The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilms.The rights to “Left for Dead” belongs to Matty Mullins and Memphis May Fire. We do not own any of this music. 

The Haunting Hour is back with another installment of Scary Stories. This episode we bring forward another original short story written by Tyler himself. “Caught” follows the tale of one unlucky soul in colonial America who becomes entrapped inside one of the worlds darkest places, to his horror he finds out he is not alone.  Join Tyler and Ryan as they also discuss their experiences staying in the haunted Moses Webster House in Vinalhaven, ME, and give their thoughts on Jordan Peele’s new horror movie NOPE. 

Maine has always been known as the land of Stephen King. A countless amount of King’s stories find their setting in one of the countries most northern states. But did you know that Maine is actually known as one of the most haunted states in the entire nation? Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss 4 separate haunted locations, and the real horrors that can be found on the backroads, islands, and within the houses all across this state. 

The western United States is home to countless legends, folklore, and cryptids. These date back to when settlers moved west for the first time in search of gold, and a new life across the country. The old west has always been affiliated with ghosts and apparitions, but what if we told you there is a legend of a headless horseman galloping across Texas. When alive this man was a criminal who was wanted dead or alive and captured by any means necessary.  Grab your cowboy hat and join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the legend of El Muerto and the history behind this haunting headless apparition. 

Some of the most notorious Urban Legends across the globe involve creatures known as cryptids. Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, and the Yeti fall under this umbrella. There are numerous encounters with these monsters dating back hundreds of years, including one such creature that is said to terrorize the town of Bishopville, South Carolina. Scape Ore Swamp is said to be home to a 7ft tall bipedal lizard creature that is known to be extremely vicious. It attacks vehicles driving through this section of South Carolina with numerous first hand encounters dating all the back to the early 1900s. This creature is witnessed as being very territorial and it has even been known to kill. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets to this legend and discuss how horrifying this creature is known to be.

Castles are some of the most iconic buildings found around the globe. These structures are created for specific purposes, acting as strongholds for military battles. They are also designed for both keeping unwanted guests out, as well as locking some people in. Corvin Castle located in Hunedoara, Romania is one of the most picturesque keeps on the entire globe. This castle holds a very dark history including inhumane torture, suicide, murder, and the legend that Vlad Tepes (Dracula himself) was held prisoner here for 7 long years within the 15th century.

Fear is subjective to each person who experiences it. Everyone is afraid of something different and for different reasons. That brings up a very interesting question, is there a type of fear that everyone shares? Home invasions is an experience that we believe everyone would experience some type of fear with. Having the place you feel most comfortable in, violated is an experience that will never make you feel that same comfort again. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss 4 real occurrences where home invasions took place and how terrifying they can be. 

When it comes to legends, there are hundreds all across the United States. From the Headless Horseman of Sleep Hollow to the Legend of the Mothman, the country is littered with different sightings of strange phenomena. One of the scariest legends to be found in the US is a story of a disfigured man wrapped in bandages that terrorizes a stretch of highway 101 in Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is said this entity haunts various overlooks and tries to enter your vehicle while traveling down this coastal roadway. Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into the legend of this mummy and how they believe he came to haunt this area.  

When it comes to monsters what comes to mind for you? Vampires? Werewolfs? Frankenstein’s monster? What about one of the oldest creatures in Native American folklore to stalk the darkest parts of the forest. The Wendigo is said to be a real creature that was once human. This human was plagued with isolation in the woods and resulted to human cannibalism. Once that step is taken they turn into a 12-15 ft tall creature that only has a taste for human flesh. It feeds off lost hikers, hunters, and campers who are visiting forests of the northern United States and southern Canada. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss one of the scariest monsters that is said to roam the forests and feed off any unlucky human that crosses its path.