Sleep paralysis? The Hat Man? Crawlers? Shadow people are a frequent paranormal entity that many people around the world claim to experience. They are one of the most commonly reported beings, and have been around for an incredibly long time yet they somehow still remain elusive and mysterious to humans. Some believe they are demons, while others think that they might be interdimensional beings and an even more curious theory comes to light when we consider that perhaps they are just shadows of ourselves. Alyssa and Lindsay look at different types of shadow people, and some theories on what they are and what they want while sharing experiences that both they themselves and others have witnessed. Resources:Books:'A Walk in the Shadows: A Complete Guide to Shadow People' by Mike Ricksecker'Shadow Entities' by Gemma JadeWebpages:https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/what-are-shadow-peoplehttps://medium.com/@allykaymoms/the-shades-of-darkness-exploring-different-types-of-shadow-people-178183490049Like, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

The Sodders had no idea that Christmas and the rest of their lives would be changed forever in 1945. Alyssa and Lindsay discuss the fire that destroyed the Sodder home and seemingly took five of their children from them, and potential theories on why everything that could have gone wrong did. From an angry salesman to supporters of Mussolini, and even the mob, the Houghs look at various theories as they talk about this real life tragedy and try to better understand what happened to the five Sodder children that never returned. Resources:Podcasts:Morbid PodcastEpisode 10: The Sodder Children...where The Hell Are They?Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime PodcastThe Sodder ChildrenCasefile True CrimeCase 192: The Sodder ChildrenWebsites:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-25/the-mystery-of-the-vanished-sodder-children/103245390https://thejohntravolta.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-the-sodder-children-dedda85e97a4https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sodder-children-disappearance-unsolved-mystery_n_6574961ae4b09724b4345a46Morbid Like, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

What happens when the purest of coal burns? It burns. And it burns. and it burns. For 60 years, the mines beneath Centralia have been alight with fires so hot that they sometimes burn blue. Some believe that this place may just be a portal to Hell, and with the damage done to the once prosperous town that's not a hard thing to consider. Alyssa and Lindsay look at the history of Centralia and what steps, if any, have been taken to try and stop the constant burning beneath the ground of this old mining town. Resources: Websites:https://www.offroaders.com/album/centralia/haunted.htmhttps://uncoveringpa.com/visiting-centraliahttps://www.abc27.com/digital-originals/history-of-centralia-a-pennsylvania-ghost-town/https://allthatsinteresting.com/centralia-pahttps://www.centraliapa.org/visiting-centralia-pa-map-directions/Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lftblcp0NsLike, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

Alyssa and Lindsay discuss and question the disturbing practices that teenagers and young adults had to endure while at Joe Riccis' Elan School. A facility that claimed to help troubled youths, Elan was open from the 70's up through the early 2000's. Several victims have come forward and shared their truths, and though Elan claimed to be one of a kind, it's practices were easily lumped in with the dark facilities that regularly dispensed child abuse to those who had come to them for help.Resources:Webpages:https://wjbq.com/elan/https://www.sunjournal.com/2016/03/13/family-asks-really-happened-phil-elan-school/Webcomic (Joe Nobody):https://elan.school/Videos:The Last Stophttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2hAG7Yex5U&t=5133sChildren of Darknesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTCSfx47R1wPodcasts:Human MonstersChild Abuse Part 18:  The Elan School (With Karen Watson)Behind The BastardsPart One/Two: Elan School: The Worst 'Troubled Teen' FacilityNot TodayEpisode 49: The Elan SchoolLike, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

What do you think of when you hear the word 'Siren'? A beautiful woman with shells in her hair and shimmering scales where her legs should be? A girl with a voice that lures sailors to their deaths down in the ocean deep? Like a lifelong game of telephone, the wires got crossed and the words were translated incorrectly. While the word 'siren' might bring mermaids and underwater magic to mind, the truth is a little darker then you might think. Join us as we attempt to untangle to truth, looking at where sirens originated, how they differ from mermaids and just what happened in history that tangled the threads. You may be surprised at what you learn. Just another lesson here that things are not always what they seem to be!Sources:Webpages:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Siren-Greek-mythologyhttps://www.worldhistory.org/Siren/https://www.icysedgwick.com/sirens-mythology/#:~:text=And%20the%20siren%2Fmermaid%20confusion,to%20go%20and%20meet%20her!https://mermaidsofearth.com/on-the-origin-of-mermaids/#:~:text=The%20first%20appearance%20of%20mermaids,casting%20herself%20into%20a%20lake.Video:https://youtu.be/f2EX66iIZ5Y?si=ZclAz86Wapr5Bpf0https://youtu.be/bIsr8vfoRKQ?si=YSjcktTr6ONiPy-rLike, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

Alyssa and Lindsay hang out with family who is incredibly familiar with aliens and has some interesting insight to offer. What are these guys? Where are they from? Why are their heads so damn big? No, really, we take a look at not just some interesting theories on what these guys want but how they may have evolved, and some chilling stories as well. Resources:Books:'Top Secret Alien Abduction Files: What the Government Doesn't Want You To Know' by Nick RedfernPodcasts:Spectral Phenomena:Episode 1-The Biology of Alien Greys, Part IEpisode 1.5-The Biology Of Alien Greys IIThe Long Road HomeAlien Talk: The GreysWebsites:https://www.pbs.org/video/alien-abduction-and-ufos-why-are-grays-so-common-d5uw7p/https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2003/02/alien-abduction-claims-examined-2/https://www.aetherius.org/ufos-and-extraterrestrial-life/?param1=GA&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMY0tNV2yJLVw2AGXUogCFIHloQ2_8qi-PokwnDKzVPr1GQ1s9a06sBoCPTMQAvD_BwEhttps://bkps.co/2023/grey-aliens/Like, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

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As if cryptids weren't enough, Appalachia also has its' own visitors from space. We're going to play it safe and follow the rules anyway, though, even if they don't apply to our friends that are far out.  Alyssa and Lindsay take a look at Braxton County and the peculiar entity that has become a staple within the community. Resources:(Tba)Like, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

Alyssa and Lindsey take a dive and swim across the ocean to Irelands famous Leap Castle. With over 150 deaths (oubliette, anyone?), familial betrayal, hidden treasure and mysterious spirits, this castle sounds like the perfect work of fiction but listener, beware, because the stories you are about to hear hold true. Leap Castle started its' history in a violence that lasted hundreds of years, leaving the echoes of the past burned into stone walls and inviting beings beyond our comprehension to live on its grounds. Rumored to sit over ley lines, Leap continues to intrigue skeptics and believers alike with its wild tales from the past. What secrets lie within? Lurk and laugh with us while we uncover the stories of Ireland's most haunted ancient castle.Resources:Webpageshttps://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/ireland/leap-castlehttps://leapcastle.net/?page_id=41https://pmterrell.com/wp/2017/09/18/the-most-haunted-castle-in-ireland/https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/leap-castle/https://emeraldisle.ie/the-most-haunted-castle-in-irelandDocumentarieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaBKeJ9sbeQ&t=777sPodcastsHillbilly Horror Stories: Episode 110True Haunting: Case 26Graveyard Tales: Episode 64Like, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...

Built in 1886 and closed in 1990, Mansfield Reformatory has had a lot of time to build up some grisly history. From inmates who were crammed into spaces like sardines to guards who tried to ease a bit of the tension, Mansfields' story is nothing short of colorful...Maybe dark is the word we're looking for. Regardless of whether its colorful, dark or both, Mansfield has earned its' place in the world as one of the most haunted places in North America. Attracting people from all over who seek to experience its' beautiful architecture, dreary stories, and novelty worth (Shawshank Redemption, anyone?) the reformatory gone prison has intrigued many ghost hunters and tourists alike since it was closed down in the 1990's. Sit with us and have a listen as we talk about the tragic fates of those who both worked and lived in the prison in this episode of Macab at Midnight!Resources:https://www.mrps.org/abouthttps://ghostwalks.com/articles/murderer-robert-daniels-mansfield-reformatoryhttps://www.worldrecordacademy.org/2023/5/worlds-largest-free-standing-jail-cell-world-record-in-mansfield-ohio-423214https://www.ohioexploration.com/structures/ohiostatereformatory/https://lynnesutherlandolson.wordpress.com/tag/lockhart-suicide/Like, subscribe and rate us!Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and more at Macab at MidnightAdd us on Instagram for episode teasers and updates, at Macab_At_Midnight_PodcastMessage us with your suggestions and spooky things at [email protected] importantly, stay scary and we'll see you in your nightmares...