Hoosier Myths and Legends
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Welcome to Hoosier Myths and Legends Podcast where we will dive into the spookier side of the Hoosier State.
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Creepy Stories 5: The Man of Science by Jerome K. Jerome
The Man of Science by Jerome K. Jerome tells the story of a scientist who believes a skeleton recently bought is that of his old enemy and is haunting him. So turn the lights low, sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy this creepy tale.
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Sep 15, 2023
Episode 4.9: Boonville’s Black Annie
Since the 1930’s a legend has persisted about a mysterious woman in black who haunts the town of Boonville, Indiana. So sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we bring you the legend of Black Annie.
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Sep 8, 2023
Creepy Stories 4: The Red-Haired Girl by Sabine Baring-Gould
The Red-Haired Girl was written by Sabine Baring-Gould and was part of a collection called, A Book of Ghosts, that was published in 1904.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Sep 1, 2023
Episode 4.8: The Beast of Busco
In this episode, we bring you a special monster edition from Churubusco, in Whitley County, Indiana.
Sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we bring you the legend and history of one of the most well-known Hoosier cryptids, The Beast of Busco.
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Aug 14, 2023
Episode 4.7: Book Release Day
In this episode, we share a chapter from our book Haunted Dearborn County, Indiana, which was released today and is available wherever you buy books and at www.arcadiapublishing.com. We hope you enjoy Chapter 10 - The Aurora Public Library Hauntings.
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Aug 11, 2023
Episode 4.6: Haunted Hannah House
Today we bring you the history and lore of Indianapolis' own Hannah House. Built in 1858, this two-story brick mansion has been nicknamed “the house that reeks of death.”
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Aug 4, 2023
Creepy Stories 3: The Terror by Night by E. F. Benson
We're back with our third creepy story. "The Terror by Night" was written by E. F. Benson and was part of a collection, The Room in the Tower, and Other Stories, published in 1912.
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Jul 29, 2023
Episode 4.5: The Dewees-Preston-Smith House
In this episode, we bring you a tale about what we believe may be the best-known haunted house in the Wabash Valley, The Dewees-Preston-Smith House.
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Jul 21, 2023
Creepy Stories 2: A Ghost Story by Mark Twain
We're back with our second creepy story. This one is a favorite of ours by author Mark Twain. This story is part of a collection of short stories in a book called “Sketches New and Old” published in 1875.
A Ghost Story starts as a very spooky tale and in true Twain fashion it ends with a humorous twist. We hope you will enjoy his satire as much as we do.
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Jul 14, 2023
Episode 4.4: Hoosier Casefile - Vanishing Women of the Indiana Dunes State Park
We bring you a special sneak peek at a project we have been working on. Toward the end of the year, we will be starting a second podcast called Hoosier Casefile, where we will discuss True Crime from the state of Indiana.
On Saturday, July 2, 1966, three young women went missing from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter Indiana. What happened to Patricia Blough, Ann Miller, and Renee Bruhl? 57 years later, there are more questions than answers to this mystery that still plagues Northwest Indiana.
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Jul 7, 2023
Creepy Stories 1: The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs
Today we bring you the first episode of "Creepy Stories," a new feature of our podcast. In between our regular episodes, we are going to share short stories from the public domain that we find creepy.
So sit back, relax, and get prepared for our very first tale, "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.
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Jun 30, 2023
Episode 4.3: The Crawfordsville Monster
In September of 1891, a strange creature was seen in the skies above the town of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Today we bring you another story about a Hoosier cryptid, the Crawfordsville Monster.
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Jun 16, 2023
Episode 4.2: The Ghost Lady In Black Of I-74
In today's episode, we bring you the mysterious tale of the ghost lady in black of I-74.
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Jun 2, 2023
Episode 4.1: Captain McHarry’s Vault
In this episode, we discuss the bone-chilling history behind the legendary curse of Captain McHarry's Vault.
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Oct 27, 2022
Episode 3.10: School Spirit! Haunted Hoosier Schools
In today’s episode, we bring you some legends about haunted schools in Indiana.
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Sep 8, 2022
Episode 3.9: Hoosier Hitchhiking Legends
In today’s episode, we bring you a few hitchhiking stories from all over the Hoosier state. These are sure to spook you the next time you find yourself driving alone on a dark night.
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Aug 28, 2022
Episode 3.8: Haunted Indianapolis - Part 2
In this episode, we share the last 5 of 10 haunted places in Indianapolis that we find fascinating. Some of these you may not be familiar with. So sit back and relax. If you are feeling brave, we have a lot of tales to share with you.
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Jul 16, 2022
Episode 3.7: Haunted Indianapolis - Part 1
In this episode, we share the first 5 of 10 haunted places in Indianapolis that we find fascinating. Some of these you may not be familiar with. So sit back and relax. If you are feeling brave, we have a lot of tales to share with you.
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Jun 27, 2022
Episode 3.6: The Lake Manitou Monster
Located in Rochester, Indiana is Lake Manitou. This mysterious lake and the surrounding area are supposedly cursed by a monster that holds supernatural powers. Settlers to the area hearing the legends in the 19th century called it “Devils Lake.” In this episode, we tell you about the legend of the Lake Manitou Monster.
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May 28, 2022
Episode 3.5: Hoosier Supernatural Powers
Today’s episode talks about tales of Hoosier premonitions, supernatural powers, and omens.
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May 9, 2022
Episode 3.4: Special Episode - Back to the Beginning
Today we are taking a trip back in time and revisiting our very first episode - The Cline Ave. Ghost. Listen carefully for an exciting announcement. Thank you to all of our supporters. We wouldn't be here without you.
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Apr 25, 2022
Episode 3.3 - Two Terrifying Hoosier Cemeteries
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about two of the most haunted cemeteries in all of Indiana - The 100 Steps Cemetery in Clay County and Stepp Cemetery located in the Morgan Monroe State Forest.
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Apr 11, 2022
Episode 3.2: Hoosier Hellounds
In this episode, we discuss some popular legends about hellhounds in Indiana.
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Mar 27, 2022
Episode 3.1 - The House of Blue Lights
In today's episode, we discuss the famous estate of Skiles Edward Test. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this house was full of mysteries. Did Mr. Test really keep his deceased wife in a glass coffin? Why was the home referred to as the House of Blue Lights?
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Aug 8, 2021
Episode 2:5 - Top 10 Hoosier Urban Legends: Part 2
In the last episode, we brought you tales of murder, mayhem, lore, and mystery. Today we have even more disturbing stories for you. Sit back, relax and try not to get too spooked as we dive into the second of our two-part episode on some of the creepiest urban legends in Indiana.
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Jul 24, 2021
Episode 2:4 - Top 10 Hoosier Urban Legends: Part 1
Today we have some tales for you that are truly disturbing. A hatchetman, a murder, a bottomless lake, a mysterious phone call, and a hill where your car goes upwards...apparently by itself. Sit back, relax and try not to get too spooked as we dive into the first of a two-part episode on some of the creepiest urban legends in Indiana.
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Jul 9, 2021
Episode 2:3 The Gullywompus and the Pukwudgie
In this episode, we discuss Jefferson Counties' Gullywompus and Pukwudgie legends.
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Jun 25, 2021
Episode 2:2 Spook Light Hill
In this episode, we discuss the mysterious lights of Indiana's Spook Light Hill. Is it a father searching for his beloved daughter's severed head? An elderly couple searching for their cow? Or an unexplainable natural phenomenon?
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Jun 11, 2021
Episode 2:1 Haunted Hoosier Bridges
We're back with season two. In this episode, we discuss some of the most well-known haunted Hoosier bridges. We even have a legend about a bridge in Indiana that has ties to the 1893 World’s Fair.
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Dec 24, 2020
Episode 1:17 Christmas Superstitions
In this episode we discuss some popular folklore surrounding Christmas.
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Nov 27, 2020
Episode 1:16 Haunted Hoosier Restaurants
In this episode, we bring you 5 of the most haunted restaurants in the Hoosier state. Sit back, relax, and see if any of your favorites made the list.
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Oct 23, 2020
Episode 1:15 Hillforest Mansion
In this episode, we discuss the history of Hillforest Mansion in Aurora, Indiana and the many legends surrounding it.
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Oct 9, 2020
Episode 1:14 Gypsies Graveyard
In this episode we discuss the many legends surrounding Gypsies Graveyard, located in Crown Point, Indiana.
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Sep 25, 2020
Episode 1:13 The Legend of the Loup Garou
Indiana has many legends of animals that are not really animals at all. In this episode, we are going to discuss the legend of the Loup Garou.
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Sep 4, 2020
Episode 1:12 The Legend of Stiffy Green
In today’s episode we are going to explore the enduring love between a pet and its owner...we bring you the legend of Stiffy Green.
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Aug 21, 2020
Episode 1:11 The Devil's Elbow
Just outside of Osgood, Indiana is a stretch of road that has a very mysterious past. We are going to explore some of the legends of the road that locals refer to as the Devil’s Elbow.
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Jul 31, 2020
Episode 1:10 The Notorious Reeder Road
In this episode, we are going to discuss the many strange legends surrounding Reeder Road. From a church where the pastor allegedly went mad and killed his congregation, to the apparition of a beautiful teenage girl who has been trying to catch a ride home since 1955.
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Jul 17, 2020
Episode 1:9 Hoosier College Ghost Stories
In this episode, we discuss a few legends and ghost stories from Saint Mary of the Woods College and Marian University.
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Jul 3, 2020
Episode 1:8 Fort Sackville Ghosts of Old Vincennes
In this episode, we discuss the Seige of Fort Sackville and the spirits it may have left behind.
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Jun 19, 2020
Episode 1:7 The Crosley Monster
In this episode, we explore a legend from just outside of North Vernon in Jennings County, Indiana. A creature that Hoosiers have nicknamed, "The Crosley Monster. "
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Jun 5, 2020
Episode 1:6 The Purple Head Bridge
In this episode, we discuss the legend of the Wabash Cannonball bridge, which is more commonly known by locals as the Purple Head Bridge.
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May 22, 2020
Episode 1:5 Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train Accident
In this episode, we discuss the Hagenbeck-Wallace Train Accident of 1918. One of the worst train accidents in United States History.
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May 8, 2020
Episode 1:4 The Wolfman of Versailles
In the episode, we discuss the legend of Silas Schimmerhorn who locals called the "Wolfman of Versailles."
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Apr 24, 2020
Episode 1:3 Diana of the Dunes
In this episode, we discuss the legend of Diana of the Dunes and why some people think that not even death could separate Diana from the Dunes she so loved.
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Apr 10, 2020
Episode 1:2 The Glowing Grave of Riverview Cemetery
For our second episode, we explore the mysterious glowing gravestone of Riverview Cemetery and its connection to a notorious Dearborn County murder that happened almost 79 years ago.
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Mar 27, 2020
Episode 1:1 The Cline Avenue Ghost
For our first episode, we are diving into the story of the Cline Avenue ghost. This legend originates from our hometown of Hammond, Indiana in Lake county. This is a ghost or legend that is going to sound familiar to many Hammond and Northwest Indiana residents.
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Mar 26, 2020
Welcome to Hoosier Myths and Legends Podcast
Welcome to our podcast. We hope you enjoy our introduction episode.
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