Garth is back with a brand new Polterbites! This time we talk about what we were up to the last three months while he was away, why he was away, and then we dive into politics and the philosophical ways to oppose fascism. Then finish it off with an old song for a new world.

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Garth has returned from his special assignments, and Cody has returned from Phoenix with a tale to tell. Get out your telescopes and potato cameras, look upwards and through the past to the mid 90's as we explore one of the largest mass UFO sightings in history! And along the way we'll take a ride on a warthog too. 

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From the coast of Big Sur, to the top of the second highest peak in The British Isles, Cody and Garth explore tales of giant shadow figures in the mist. What are The Dark Watchers? Who is The Big Gray Man? and What does a specter from Germany have to do with it? All of this and the opening of your third eye await in the latest episode of Least Haunted!

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This time Cody and Garth travel to the 1960's (again!) to examine the Unsolved Mystery that is The Minnesota Iceman! A tale involving carnies, mysterious millionaires, college kids in disguise, cryptozoologists, possibly a murder, and... Vietnam?! So grab your acid, put on your favorite Dead album, and get ready to follow a hairy dude frozen in a block of ice on tour around the land of a thousand lakes! 

This time Cody and Garth talk about Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. A story so big it encompasses 200 million years! This one has something for everybody: Possibly cannibalistic dinosaurs, Ancestral Native American Peoples, cattle rustlers, hidden gold, demon cows, Earth-Babies, giant snakes, double dealing poker games, vagina shaped flowers, Presbyterians, and The Lizard King himself- Jim Morrison!

Also, not one, but TWO Garth's Corners!

Only for the hardcore Least Haunted completionist, it's The Least Haunted 1st Anniversary Q&A Extravaganza! Possibly our longest episode ever! Hope you like talking, because You had questions and we had answers.

Want to know how the show is made? We've got answers. 

Want to know what cryptid/mythical beast we would make love to? We've got answers.  

Was there a second shooter on the grassy knoll? And Non-Fungible Tokens?! We've got answers? 

All questions will be answered! Chili recipes will be shared, and tales of international identity theft and near death experiences in the desert shall be told!  

The Least Haunted Podcast has been absorbed by the Paramount+ family and hive mind. Resistance is futile. 

It's episode 25! And this time Cody and Garth travel to 1960's West Virginia to witness the terrible beating of wings that is The Mothman! What dread terror awaits? And will the screeching ever stop? You'll just have to listen to find out!  

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: "Hopped up on Goofballs", Él Rincón de Garth, monstrous attractions, exploited hillbillies, apologies to They Might Be Giants. 

Pay no attention to the man behind the sheet... Wait... Actually DO pay attention to the man behind the sheet. That's what he wants.

This time Cody tells Garth all about one of the most ridiculous experiments to ever be conducted in the name of paranormal research, and how it might have been accidentally brilliant.  It is a tale of cows, winding sheets, and... a Porno theater?!

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: An inordinate amount of rock wall talk, and maybe a Polar Bear? 

Climb aboard the newly refurbished Backwards Carousel of Time to hear the tale of the world famous Haunted Toys R Us! Only, why does this story seem so fishy? And just what is Cody's deal with psychic Sylvia Browne anyway? If this is what it means to be a Toys R Us kid, then who couldn't wait to grow up?

Also In this Episode: A few million fruit trees, a bunch of failed predictions, and are the Toy Story toys dead people?

Let The Buyer Beware!! What would happen if someone bought a house only to discover that the previous owner had hidden a terrible, dark secret about the property? What if a house came with some unwanted spectral roommates? What is one to do? The answer is take it all the way to the Supreme Court of New York! 

Cody and Garth are joined by friend and "Legal Counsel" Travis Alexander, as they discuss the time that a house was declared legally haunted in a court of law! A case of "Ectoplasmic Fraud", and judges quoting The Ghostbusters- It's Legally Haunted!

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: The depressing truth about Casper The Friendly Ghost, Family Films about Stockholm syndrome, and Killing Bigfoot... 

Do unknown giant felids stalk the moors of Great Britain? Do Scottish sheep have something else to fear on the shores of Loch Ness? Do cats recognize the monarchy? This time wildlife biologist and Least Haunted's resident "Cryptid Hunter" Carolyn joins us once again to take a look at the mystery of Alien Big Cats.

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What eldritch horror resides in the town of Loveland Ohio? Wait, did we say "Eldritch Horror"? We meant to say, completely ridiculous creature. This time Cody  and Garth investigate the plain stupid tale of The Loveland Frog! A cryptid seen only four times over a span of sixty years. Yet it lives on in the imagination and hearts of the people of a rural Ohio town. 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Story Time! Are walking skeletons magic? And Garth tortures Cody with The Aquatic Ape Theory. 

It's a new year. Time for new beginnings and even older endings. And there is no older ending than The Ending... So join Cody and Garth as they begin again with the end of all things... It's Death. This one is about Death- Or at least, a particular personification of Death. 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: A Christmas Miracle, Story Time, and Garth's Corner.  

 The Least Haunted Digital Theater presents The Campfire Club Players in A Least Haunted Christmas Carol!

It's our Holiday Special! Ever wonder what happened after Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by the three ghosts? Ever wonder what it would be like if he was visited by three skeptics? Wonder no longer! 

Sponsored by: Happy McCallister's Old Fashioned Snake Oil, Surplus Meat Exchange And Taxidermy (SMEAT), and Anchor.fm! 

Cast:

Garth Von Ahnen as: Ebener Scrooge, and The Reporter from The Modern Skeptical Journal.

Kelly Flynn as: Sensationalism 

Alison Franks as: Martha Cratchit 

Cody Franks as: The Reporter from The Skeptical Review,  and Editorialization 

Nate Nauseda as: Ulysses Noman

Harpo Marx as: The Reporter from Future Skeptic Digest.

Here we come a-wassailing! This time Garth and Cody are joined once again by Dr. Tim King to learn about the ancient and varied origins of several Christmas traditions. From ancient Odin worshipers, to Yule logs, to  drunk man-goats, to Father Christmas and Santa Claus-  We are meticulously unwrapping it all! So drag another large tree trunk into the fire, mix up a giant bowl of Wassail or Punch to keep the party going, and put that elf on a shelf where he belongs.... The Garbage.  This year, we are celebrating Christmas 800's style! 

Garth and Cody are joined by one of their oldest friends (and arguably the person ultimately responsible for Least Haunted), Nate Nauseda. Nate brings his near two decades of Audio and Recording experience with him as the Least Haunted Crew explore the world of Electronic Voice Phenomena, and take a trip to Garth's Corner to look for extraterrestrial ghosts! Can the dead speak? Will a broken radio help you do it? Did we capture our own EVP? You will have to listen to find out! 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Cold War ending friendship, Time traveling sickness, phantom space signals,  and an EVP Game.

Yub Nub! While celebrating the impending defeat of The Empire, Cody and Garth discuss the time that a family in rural Kentucky had a gun fight with visitors from another planet! It's the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter 0f 1955! Then they take a trip to the top of Garth's Astronomy Tower to learn about possible messages from another galaxy...

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Pokémon Blaspheme, Funky Ewok Bass, and "The Bat". 

Happy Halloween and Welcome to The Least Haunted Digital Theater! In this episode The Least Haunted Campfire Club Players bring you an original dramatization in the vein of classic "Old-Time Radio". It's,  "THE TALE OF THE GHOSTLY TOWN"! 

When The Least Haunted Team discover the location of a long lost Gold Rush Ghost Town high in the Sierra Mountains of California, they find a little more than they bargained for up Over Yonder, and especially at this time of year....

Sponsored by: HAPPY McCALLISTER'S OLD FASHIONED SNAKE OIL, MARBLE VALLEY ESTATES, and ANCHOR.FM.

Featuring The Least Campfire Club Players:

Cody Franks......... as...........Himself

Garth Von Ahnen..........as.........Himself

Jared Wilson..........as..............Himself

Dr. Tim King...........as............Himself/"Old Man"

Alison Franks...........as.........Sal

and Nate Nauseda...........as..........Ulysses Noman

The sequel is here! Rejoin in the conversation between special guest Alison Silva, and Garth, and Cody- as they continue to discuss the female role in modern horror cinema. What further horrors and spoilers await our faithful investigators? How does an in depth break down of the male gaze and "subtle" gender nuances of The Silence of The Lambs do for you? 

SPPOLER WARNING: We will be spoiling the following movies: Village of The Damned, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street,  Sleepaway Camp, Scream, Cabin in The Woods, Wait Until Dark, The Silence of The Lambs, Midsommar, The Babadook, The Witch, Us, Hereditary, The Whicker Man, and many more!!

Resources: The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org. AND www.Womensshelters.org

This time Cody and Garth are joined by scholar and cool person Alison Silva as they discuss the portrayal and role of women and female characters in popular horror media and film (mostly film). Spoilers for just about every horror movie of the twentieth century, and the last two decades. 

CONTENT WARNING: We will be discussing  some extremely violent media in which most of the violence is directed at women, and some of this violence is of a sexual nature. Although we discuss many of these films with levity and humor, we recognize the sensitive nature of such subject matter. If you or anyone you know is in a dangerous or unsafe living situation, please contact The National Domestic Abuse Hotline at the hotline.org, or women shelters.org.  Listener discretion is advised. 

Least Haunted Podcast, open 'til midnight! Actually open until well after midnight. But what the heck even is midnight?! This time Cody and Garth stay up way past their bedtime to capture the elusive witching hour, ascend Garth's Astronomy Tower, avoid the Night Ducks, and ride the Backwards Atomic Carousel of Time all the way to Doomsday! It's a one way ticket... 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Telling time with bowls, The Gremlins Expanded Universe, becoming Death the Destroyer of Worlds, and like a million crickets. 

Cody has a migraine and Garth has a cough. So of course the only logical thing to do is address the really important questions: How Ghost Work? What Ghost do? Why is Ghost? Etc. Admittedly there are a hell of a lot more questions than answers in this one, so you've been warned. 

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In this bonus Mini-Sode, Cody and Garth announce the winners of Least Haunted's first ever giveaway contest! As well as talk about future possible contests. 

To see the winning submissions go to: @leasthaunted on Instagram. 

While braving a raging wildfire in the mountains of California, Cody and Garth talk about their favorite band, which leads to the story of one of America's first great hoaxes... So climb aboard the Backwards Carousel of Time and hear one GIANT of a tale! 

ALSO IN EPISODE: Biblical translation errors, cunning plans, The Greatest Showman on Earth is a jerk,  Muffler Men, cultural sensitivity. 

This is not a regular episode. We (Cody and Garth)  are just checking in to let everyone know that we are okay during the CZU Lighting Complex Fire in The Santa Cruz Mountains, which is where we live... As we await evacuation instructions/orders we just wanted to appraise people of the situation, and offer a few places where people could donate to relief efforts.  Thanks Everybody! 

The US Red Cross, Northern California Branch: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal.html

Animal/Pet Assistance Resources: https://www.redrover.org/2020/08/20/fireresources/

Community Foundation Santa Cruz: https://www.cfscc.org/updates/fire-response-fund

California Wildfire Relief Fund: https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/

It's Episode 10! We made it!  This time Cody and Garth are joined by Jake and Lucas from the Hacked History Podcast to complete a conversation started on their show about Sir Francis Bacon- and the Fowl Specter he left behind... So grab some napkins and a cold beverage of your preference, and come take a big ol' bite of this sandwich! 

This is the second half of a two-part conversation. To listen to part 1/A listen to Hacked History @ Hacked-History.captivate.fm. OR Where ever podcasts can be found... 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Drunk soldiers, heritage chicken breeds of England, educational child abuse re-enactments, roaming gangs of feral demon cats in The US Capitol Building, and a not so hidden Kinks reference.  

An old book from 1913 opens the portal for Cody and Garth to explore the spectral world of ghostly animals. From Black Dogs to mischievous Cat Demons and beyond! 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Phantom dog walkers, watching a ghost horse "eat it", your cat needs glasses, and magical placenta eating animals.

Hello! And welcome to The Least Haunted Podcast! A place where skepticism, science, anthropology, and humor meet to discuss all things; spooky, haunting, supernatural, and sometimes- just the plain stupid... 

The Dead Speak! Or, at least Harry Price wishes they would. Join us for our thrilling conclusion to the epic saga of the Psychic Wars! 

When Cody and Garth do some more time traveling to witness Price stake his reputation on Borley Rectory, the most haunted house in Britain, they don't realize just how deep the rectory hole goes. Hear the sordid and bizarre tale of Borley Rectory! Where nuns and monks cavort, and there do indeed turn out to be some shady goings on... In this episode we dig up bones, both old and new.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Ghostly soap operas, new friends, confusion, and: An Original Song by Judd Pilsen (www.juddpilsen.com) 

This is our first two parter episode, because we just couldn't fit all the twists and turns into the story of the attempted founding of a new field of "science" called Psychical Research one hundred years ago...

   Cody and Garth delve deep into a story of betrayal, British classism, hoaxes, fake beards, and the difficulty of keeping the faith in a world that seems less full of magic every day. This is the story of Harry Price.

Also In This Episode: Prophecy Boxes, Air Benders, Giant Douches, and Goat Sorcery. 

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What do a remote monastery, a monster hunting oil tycoon, Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart, lady's lingerie, and WETA Workshop all have in common? This week Cody & Garth climb high into The Himalaya, where they wrestle with bears, try to outwit nazis, and avoid avalanches as they go in search of the one they call... The Yeti. So hang on tight, make sure your climbing harnesses are safely fastened, and get ready for Least Haunted's most abominable adventure yet! 

Also In This Episode: A "Progressive" 1830's British guy, disappearing mountaineers, fishing for Ichthyosaurs, Eating Mammoth, and Meatloaf! 

Fire burn and cauldron bubble, Cody and Garth are in for trouble!  This time we are joined by special guest, Dr. Tim King, who acts as our guide as we navigate the bubbling brew of misconceptions, half-truths, and fascinating facts that is European Witchcraft. 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Occam's Razor, extra nipples, and why a bunch of kids flying around on broomsticks in Harry Potter is more than just a bit troubling... 

Today is our One Hundred and Eleventieth episode! In New Zealand they dial 111 for emergencies, so here we are, talking arson and summer fun. Cody and Garth discuss some recent brushes with rapid oxidation and then we travel to England to get to the bottom of a spooky photograph of a burning city hall. Come and join us and we promise we won't put on a ring of invisiblity and never be seen 'round these parts again. Clean a firebreak and we'll teach you to burn!

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When Cody brings Garth a mysterious DVD featuring Killer Clowns from Outer Space the two podcasters fall down a fun house rabbit hole of horrors, pies-in-the-face, and violent whimsical assaults that occurred during what would have otherwise been an unremarkable fall of 2016. Join in as we discover just how many homicidal maniacs can fit into a tiny car, because these horror-lequins are no laughing matter...

Also in this episode: Time Traveling Carousels, The Wizard Bombardier, and a bunch of rowdy Australians.  

This time Cody is joined by his brother, Gunner Franks, as they discuss memories of growing up in a haunted house! Also in this episode: Haunted Scottish Castle, big eyed waifs, goat neighbors, HAL 9000, and Murphy Beds! 

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This one is definitely on the Least end of the haunted spectrum i.e. not that many ghosts- Cody and Garth talk about The Bubonic Plague, how they are handling COVID-19, and the idea of quarantining. STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING: there are a few swears. 

Welcome to the first episode! Undoubtedly to be disavowed years from now when we tell people where to start listening…

​This time, join Cody and Garth as they travel to the Isle of Man in the 1930s to experience the terrifying ridiculous tale of Gef the Talking Mongoose!

This time Cody and Garth are joined once again by the incomparable Michael Swaim to discuss the time a famous author wrote a book posthumously. That's right! It's actual ghost writers!

They also discuss Michael's new book, The Climb and delve into the philosophical ramifications of generative A.I. on the world of artists and creators. 

So grab your Ouija™ boards, fire up the chatbots, and crack a few glo-sticks, it's about to get weird. 

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It's a hot one at Least Haunted HQ, so to escape the heat we are going to dive deep beneath the ocean. But as we do we need to be on the look out for the grasping tentacles of one of the briney deep's most feared sea monsters! Look out for Kraken!

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Here it is! The c*ntinuation of the discussion regarding the magical role of genitals. This time, Cody and Garth focus more on the Middle Ages, and instead of just talking about dicks, they explore the depths of the magic and mystery that is The Vulva. Obvious CONTENT WARNING.
Also, an ILLUMINATING trip to Garth's Corner!

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This time we talk about Richard Payne Knight, a man so interested in phalluses that he inadvertently created not just magick, but possibly our modern world. It's a long hard subject, but we're going to grasp it tight and work it out to completion. Listener discretion is of course strongly advised... 

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Cody and Garth talk about the time that two young girls fooled a whole new age movement and the creator of Sherlock Holmes down by a beck. What's a beck? You'll have to listen to find out!

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This time Garth and Cody take a look into the upsetting and troubling business of inapropriate nocturnal attacks by Incubi and Succubi. What is the deal with these demons, and why do they want our fluids? Learn the ancient origins and very problematic functions of these supernatural terrors of the night as we just try to make some sense of it all. 

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Cody is joined once again by Dr. Tim King to go over the very complicated workings of the Mayan calendar, and why in the extremely grand scale of things, December 2012 wasn't as much to worry about as many wanted you to believe at the time. Or was it? 
Included: ASMR of rain on a cabin roof. 

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Has it been four years already? This time Cody and Garth are joined once again by Mule-Man Jared, who is now the official Least Haunted Archivist. Listen as they discuss the origins and development of fan favorite bits and characters, in a pretty self indulgent exercise (if we are being honest). 

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Has anyone ever told you that "No one knows who, how, or why the Great Pyramids of Egypt were built"? Or did they try to tell you that "Aliens" somehow were involved? Well if someone ever told you that, they were full of Sh*t. Listen as we explain not everything, but pretty damn close to it, about The Great Pyramids of Giza. We'll also go through some of the more outrageous claims regarding the pyramids and their purpose. Also, Garth's Corner is going to explore The All Seeing Eye! 

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That's right! It's happening again! Spring is here, and like the swallows retuning to San Juan Capistrano, Garth and Cody return once again to Star Trek The Next Generation to discuss the episode, Schisms. Not as much Dr. Crusher this time, but it's still a spooky episode that falls within the borders of the Least Haunted. 

If this is your first time listening to the show, we recommend an different episode. Maybe number 100: The Bigfoot instead? 

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