

Odd Trails
Andy & Brandon Lanier
Odd Trails is a weekly anthology of real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters. Narrated by Andy and Brandon Lanier, each episode features firsthand accounts of hauntings, shadow people, cryptids, aliens, UFO sightings, and unexplained supernatural mysteries. Submit your experience to stories@oddtrails.com.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 47min
Attacked by Mythical Creatures in Australia – Ep. 156
Venture into a world of chilling tales where mythical creatures haunt the Australian Outback. Discover a spine-tingling encounter with a blood-red-eyed entity lurking in the forest. Listen to a gripping account of a childhood fishing experience tainted by the supernatural. Laugh along as speakers share humorous anecdotes about Bigfoot sightings and cultural folklore that spark childhood fears. Explore themes of grief and belief, weaving the line between skepticism and the paranormal in a captivating journey through wild adventures.

Nov 19, 2024 • 38min
Creepy Experiences at a Resident Facility – Ep. 155
Stories in this episode: - Creepy Experiences at a Resident Facility, by CreepyCryptid1969- Gettysburg Hotel, by 4thdegreeknight- I Just Had The Bejeezus Scared Out Of Me The Other Night. by Blonde_Dambition- My UFO Experience in 2007, by Nico- My Experience in Washington's Cascade Mountains. by JackSprat90Submissions: stories@oddtrails.comHate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated.Connect with us on Instagram, the Odd Trails Discord, and the Cryptic County Facebook Group.Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to MasterClass.com/OddTrails for the current offer.Head to embarkvet.com and use code TRAILS to save $65 on Embark’s Breed + Health Test and get free shipping!

Nov 12, 2024 • 47min
Visiting a Town That Doesn't Exist – Ep. 154
Stories in this episode: - I Ran into Myself in the Future, Then in the Past!, by comfydw- Somewhere in Time, by asabovesobelow75- My Family Sees Me When I'm Not There, by ParkerUwUForever- I Went Through a Town That Doesn't Exist, by DeathTurkey- Evil Lurked in my Childhood Home, by nitroninjaSubmissions: stories@oddtrails.comHate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated.Connect with us on Instagram, the Odd Trails Discord, and the Cryptic County Facebook Group.Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.Head to embarkvet.com and use code TRAILS to save $65 on Embark’s Breed + Health Test and get free shipping!To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/trails

Nov 6, 2024 • 45min
Haunted House & The Cedar Closet – Ep. 153
Discover chilling tales of haunted houses and eerie encounters. A couple grapples with unexplained sounds and movements in their new home. There's a horse that seems to attract supernatural occurrences. A cedar closet becomes a source of panic during a power outage, tied to a gangster's haunted history. Mysterious blue lights on a rural highway intertwine with family memories. Each story is a blend of humor and spine-tingling suspense, making for an engaging exploration of the paranormal.

Oct 28, 2024 • 41min
Haunted University Campus – Ep. 152
Dive into spine-tingling tales of the supernatural! Explore a family's eerie encounters at home and on a haunted university campus. Hear about unsettling experiences in an abandoned house during a party and shadowy figures from a historical complex. Laugh along with anecdotes of a fun trip to Vegas contrasted with spine-chilling investigations in basements. The discussion flows from anxiety and ghostly lore to a playful test drive at the Speedway. This blend of fear, laughter, and the supernatural keeps you on the edge of your seat!

Oct 21, 2024 • 52min
Something Happened in Japan – Ep. 151
Delve into chilling personal encounters with the paranormal in Japan, including unsettling nighttime adventures and mysterious phone calls that escalate fear. Hear about haunting childhood memories and ghostly experiences tied to antique geisha lamps. The conversation also dives into the eerie differences between Japanese horror films and their American remakes, alongside a thoughtful exploration of adaptations and storytelling in film and literature. Expect a blend of nostalgia, fear, and cultural reflection.

Oct 15, 2024 • 44min
Hauntings in Florida and the Deep South – Ep. 150
Stories in this episode: - The Back Door, by Malory- Familial Haunting in the Deep South, by eunchaegodbless- Strange Encounter in the Woods, by Financial_Cheek_1624- Haunted Central Florida, by Juliet- What Crossed Our Path that Night? by drusgal26- The White Light, by VictoriaSubmissions: stories@oddtrails.comHate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated.Connect with us on Instagram, the Odd Trails Discord, and the Cryptic County Facebook Group.Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/trails

Oct 9, 2024 • 49min
Footsteps in the Dark – Ep. 149
Delve into unsettling childhood memories intertwined with paranormal experiences. Experience harrowing tales, from sleep paralysis in a haunted Georgia apartment to a deep-sea expedition threatened by the unknown. Discover chilling encounters with eerie noises and shadowy figures linked to dark histories. Explore the allure of cult classic films while reflecting on personal narratives. The hosts invite listeners to share their own eerie tales, highlighting connections between ghostly encounters and extraterrestrial experiences.

Sep 30, 2024 • 42min
The Ghost of 85B – Ep. 148
Dive into chilling tales of haunted places and eerie encounters. Discover the unsettling phenomenon of randomly teleporting and the uncanny happenings at truck stops that could be portals to Hell. Hear a family's spine-tingling experiences in a historic duplex, blending personal stories with ghostly legends. Explore the complexities of dreaming, along with humorous takes on amateur sleuthing. These captivating stories and insights will keep listeners on the edge of their seats!

Sep 24, 2024 • 44min
Whistling in the Appalachian Mountains – Ep. 147
Join Itachi_Uchiha_11388, who shares a haunting whistling encounter in the Appalachian Mountains, delving into local legends. Much_Credit_3936 recounts eerie happenings during a visit to New Orleans, where reality blurs with the supernatural. pastelpunk2077 narrates a chilling night filled with unsettling voices, while NoStepOnSnek117 discusses various creepy experiences that leave listeners on edge. Maria wraps it up with a mysterious tale involving a dark figure, sparking curiosity about the unknown lurking in our surroundings.


