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In our final episode of the year, we push through a technical issue and talk about another festive creature, yet one with a strange equine appearance.

Originally recorded 12/25

Music by Co.Ag

On the week of Christmas, we go over the Frost spirit turned Secular Santa from the soviet Union, Father Frost!

originally recorded 11/25

Music Co.Ag

In our next Christmas themed episode, we skip the elves and go straight for dwarvan troublemakers and their big ol' cat.

Originally recorded 11/25

Music by co.ag

This episode, we somehow believe we had 200 episodes before going over the year and the podcast,

originally recorded 11/25

Music by White Bat Audio

For the second Lutin-like f0lkloric creature this year, we go into another fun trickster spirit that may and or may not be a boon to your household.

originally recorded 11/25

Music by Co.Ag

In this short little episode, we go over a natural oddity that has perplexed people for over 100 years.

Originally recorded 11/25

Music by Co.Ag

This episode, we dive again into Native Legends again, this time different ones, from strange Lincoln-looking figures to the flesh-eating creatures we dare not speak its name.

originally recorded 10/25

Music by Co.Ag

Of the many towns that have been lost and abandoned in America, Centralia stands out as a strange and unique tale. It's not a story of a boom town going bust, or a natural disaster wiping it off the face of the Earth, but of a series of unfortunate events slowly making the town unlivable until there was (nearly nothing left)

Come join us as we talk about Centralia, PA!

Recorded 10/25

Music by Co.Ag

During the Vietnam War, several new and developing technologies were handed out to soldiers to test, to varying success. In this episode, we go over one particular piece of technology that might have accidently let users see something strange...

Music By Co.Ag

Recorded 10/25

this episode is about the Travis Walton abduction, but I make it disappointing.

Music by White Bat Audio

Recorded 10/25

In this episode, we dive into another Hospital ransacked by Katrina, and left rotting in Mid-City, with the only inhabitants being wayward homeless, the curious explorers, and perhaps the dead that were taken on that fateful day. Join us as we go over the history and horrors of Mercy Hospital.

Warning: This episode gets into detail of some of the horrors of Katrina. We advise skipping this episode if you're sensitive to this subject.

Originally recorded 9/25

Music by Co.Ag.

Today, we take a U-turn into some strange American history as we talk about a bill that could have brought hippos to America to Louisiana and to your kitchen table. Thought to be an environmental and solution to meat shortage, there is a reality where we could have had Hippo Bacon in the morning...but would it have caused more problems than it solved?

Originally Recorded 9/25

Music by Co.Ag

From UFO encounters, to the Mothman, mysterious men are said to show up during weird events and intimidate witnesses. Some believe they're part of some secret federal agency, while others think they could be something else entirely. Come join us, as we go over the Men in Black!

Music By Co.Ag

Recorded 9/25

Today, we explore a strange area that is known to be a cursed and haunted place, which is said to hold buried treasure...and also has an unfortunate name that made at least one of the hosts giggle like a child.

Come join us as we dive into Coochie Brake!

Originally Recorded 10/25

Music by Co.Ag

This episode, we finally cover one of the biggest and most well-known Cryptids - The Mothman! Join us as we go over sightings, as well as the Silver Bridge Collapse

This episode, we cover the history of what is said to be the most haunted hotel in the US, and possibly the world - Join us as we go over the history of the Crescent Hotel from its time as school, to its dark history as a cancer hospital.

Imagine: You're driving down a road, listening to the radio. Suddenly, your tunes are interrupted by a creepy cry for help.

Join us as we go over a creepy broadcast, along with some other popular Broadcast incidents

Music by Co.Ag

Originally recorded 8/25

This episode, we go into detail of a terrifying creature that roamed the lands of US from Arizona to Appalachia!

Originally recorded 7/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we dive into yet another story of a hairy ape - This time from Central America, and with a strange twist; One with backwards feet, a deadly gaze, and known snatch unsuspecting victims who venture too far into the forests at night.

Originally recorded 7/25

Music by Co.Ag

This episode, we go back to Appalachia to explore a Graveyard said to be the home of a strange statue with a paranormal folk story.

Originally recorded 7/24

Music by Co.Ag

This episode, we talk about an Urban Legend that spans 3 states, with a creature that could be a product of strange experiments, going feral in the woods, or...witchcraft? Maybe? Maybe not. Come join us to find out!

Originally recorded 7/25

Music by Co.Ag

In our last episode with our friend Nox, we go into our own ghost stories - From an abandoned building, to a haunted bar. Join us as we try to stay on track telling our personal tales!

Originally recorded 7/24

Music by Co.Ag

We are back at another Plantation in this episode of Backwoods Obscura, this time joined by our friend Nox, to look at the history and hauntings of one of the earliest plantations built in Louisiana history. We go over the history, the haunting, and as always, what's going on in our lives.

COTENT WARNING: This episode gets into slavery and related topics.

Originally Recorded 7/25

Music by Co.Ag

I'm gonna be honest, this episode got away from us. We do talk about the Arlington, but having a third we haven't seen in a while (Our buddy Nox), we kind of just shot the sh*t. Anyway, I hope its enjoyable anyway!

Recorded 7/25

Music by White Bat Audio

So, we weren't able to record because of scheduling, but we had an old episode we haven't released, an idea we initially had where we "create" a cryptid - This episode is the about a Cryptid called the Bus Druid.

Going back to the 1974, we talk about a strange monster that would appear at Mill Race Park (Once knowns as "Death Valley") in Indiana.

Recorded 6/25

Music by Co.Ag

In our first real True Crime Episode, we dive into a mystery here in Louisiana that both intrigued and irritated those who looked into it - A story of corruption and ineptitude that's all too common.

Warning: This episode talks about sexual assault and murder.

Music By Co.Ag

Recorded 6/25

This episode we go over an interesting folk tale, originating in France but with many origins.

Music by Co.Ag

Recorded 6/25

Today's Episode we talk about a recently burned down in 2025 - The Nottoway Plantation. Come join us in a mostly history episode of our spooky podcast

Music by Co.Ag

Originally recorded 6/25

Today, we talk about various legends circling around various legends and accounts of "wild" and feral people.

Music by co.Ag

Recorded 5/24

This week, we go to a very local place to talk about a now shut down and possibly haunted hospital in Monroe, Louisiana

Recorded 5/24

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we go over some spooky roads in our backyard, ones that have a history of strange occurrences.

Originally recorded 4/25

Music by Co.ag

Today, we're back in New Orleans to talk about a historic Hotel that has had a storied history over the years, as well as some strange haunts.

Originally recorded 4/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we go over yet another legendary Creole healer - One that was said to take 3 whole towns with her when she died in 2015.

Originally recorded 5/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we talk about the humble Crawfish - But not just any Crawfish. We talk about the Devil Crawfish, also known as the Coffin Cutters, and the legends created around it.

Originally recorded 5/24

Music by Co.Ag

Today we talk about a legendary figure of New Orleans - Not only a voodoo queen, but someone who cared for her community .

Recorded 2/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we talk about a creature related to the infamous Lutin, and whose story connects Detroit and Louisiana.

Originally recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we travel just a little north into the Ozarks to check out a creature said to be an Ill Omen, striking fear into the locals with its howl.

Originally recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, Hewitt goes through the varied history of Hags and Witches throughout American history.

Recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we dive into the lore and legends of Dragons!

Originally recorded 12/24

Music by White Bat Audio

Today we "hop" into a little story about a frog that spooked unsuspecting Ohioans in 1955 and 1972.

Originally recording 3/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today we go over a location on Canal Street that is both a spooky attraction, but also with some interesting history behind it. Come Join us as we talk about the The New Orleans Mortuary (Or Mortuary Haunted Mansion)

Originally recorded 3/25

Music by Co.Ag

In this Episode, we go to an old Hotel located on the strip in Hot Springs, AR with a special guest - Our good friend Jed!

Originally 2/24

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we travel to Maryland to talk about a weird, Eldritch Cryptid that might have had a rivalry (or friendship?) with the famous Jersey Devil.

Originally Recorded 2/24

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we take a break from bigger things and go over a smaller haunted area nestled in the forest at the outskirts of Shreveport, Louisiana - an old jail now reclaimed by nature and said to be haunted by the prisoners who were abused and died there.

Music by Co.Ag

Originally recorded 2/25

This episode, we go over the life and legend of one of the greatest musicians in modern history: Robert Johnson.

Originally Recorded 2/25

Music by Co.Ag

Once again, we dive into a small creature that has a big presence in the Midwest- a creature that's anything from 300, to a ton and a local mascot in many Wisconsin sports teams

Recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag

Today, we decide to dip our toes into a theory that proports a gang of murderers stalk the US and kill unsuspecting college students.

Originally recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag

Come join us as we go to Avoyelles Parish and learn about an obscure legend born of both Native and Cajun culture - The Tanapachafa.

Originally recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag

We finally take one of the most notorious haunted houses in New Orleans - The La Laurie Mansion. Is it haunted? Is it a Scam?

Does it matter? Find out!

Recorded 1/25

Music by Co.Ag