WTHH Podcast Archive

In 1903, the small town of Van Meter, Iowa was shaken by a terrifying encounter with a creature unlike anything seen before. Described as part beast and part bat-like monster, the Van Meter Visitor was said to stalk the town at night—leaving residents armed, frightened, and desperate for answers. Was it a cryptid? A mass hallucination? Or something paranormal that defied explanation? Esther and Mr. Lockwood dig into eyewitness accounts, the strange details surrounding the week-long event, and the lasting legend of this mysterious visitor. 👣 Cryptids, folklore, and one of the Midwest’s strangest encounters—you won’t want to miss this one. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—do you believe the Van Meter Visitor was real, or just a story that grew out of fear and imagination? 💌 Got a strange story of your own? Send your supernatural, extraterrestrial, or cryptid encounters to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode. 📖 For a deeper dive into the case, check out the book: The Van Meter Visitor: A True and Mysterious Encounter with the Unknown on Amazon. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/mystic-forests License code: P64FLKC4PI8Y8RDK Music from Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: EJEOOJM1YA8FGA4Y

Toynbee Tiles | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood For decades, strange tiles have been mysteriously embedded in city streets across the U.S. and South America. Each one carries cryptic messages about resurrecting the dead on Jupiter, tied to film director Stanley Kubrick and historian Arnold J. Toynbee. Who made them? How did they end up in the asphalt of major cities? And what do the bizarre messages actually mean? Esther dives into the mystery, while Mr. Lockwood brings his skeptic’s perspective to the puzzle of the Toynbee Tiles. 🧩 Urban legend, guerrilla art project, or something more? Let’s find out. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—what’s your theory on the Toynbee Tiles? 💌 Got your own strange story? Send it to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

The Sausage King | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In 1897 Chicago, wealthy sausage factory owner Adolph Luetgert was accused of "disappearing" his wife, Louisa—and possibly disposing of her body in a vat at his factory. When investigators discovered bone fragments, rings, and traces of human remains in the plant, the press dubbed him “The Sausage King of Chicago.” The sensational trial became one of the most infamous cases of the 19th century, sparking headlines worldwide and fueling urban legends that terrified the city for years. But was Adolph truly guilty, or was he a victim of scandal and circumstance? Esther dives into the shocking details, while Mr. Lockwood brings a skeptic’s view to the evidence and myths surrounding the case. 🥩One of the strangest nicknames in true crime history—this is the story of the Sausage King. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—what’s your theory on Louisa’s disappearance? 💌 Got a strange story of your own? Send your supernatural, extraterrestrial, or cryptid encounters to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

The Phillip Phenomenon | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood Can the human mind create a ghost? In this episode, we dive into the Phillip Phenomenon—a famous experiment where a group invented a fictional backstory for a made-up spirit… and then claimed to actually make contact with it. Was it proof that belief can manifest the supernatural, or just psychology and group dynamics at work? Esther explores the strange possibilities, while Mr. Lockwood brings his skeptic’s perspective to the table. 🕯️ Can imagination cross over into reality, or are we just fooling ourselves? Let’s find out. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—do you think the Phillip Phenomenon was real, or just a trick of the mind? 💌 Got your own strange story? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

John Titor: Part 2 | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In the early 2000s, a mysterious figure appeared online claiming to be a time traveler from the year 2036. His name? John Titor. He shared warnings about the future, details of world events, and even descriptions of the machine that supposedly brought him here. Two decades later, the question remains: was John Titor a real time traveler, an elaborate hoax, or something stranger? Esther unravels the legend while Mr. Lockwood digs in with a skeptic’s eye, exploring whether any of Titor’s predictions hold up today. ⏳ Time travel or tall tale? You decide. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts—do you believe John Titor was real? 💌 Got your own strange story? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

John Titor: Part 1 | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In the early 2000s, a mysterious figure appeared online claiming to be a time traveler from the year 2036. His name? John Titor. He shared warnings about the future, details of world events, and even descriptions of the machine that supposedly brought him here. Two decades later, the question remains: was John Titor a real time traveler, an elaborate hoax, or something stranger? Esther unravels the legend while Mr. Lockwood digs in with a skeptic’s eye, exploring whether any of Titor’s predictions hold up today. ⏳ Time travel or tall tale? You decide. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts—do you believe John Titor was real? 💌 Got your own strange story? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

Indrid Cold & Woodrow Derenberger (Part 2) | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In Part 1, we covered Woodrow Derenberger’s first roadside encounter with the mysterious Indrid Cold. But the story didn’t end there. According to Derenberger, Cold later returned—and this time, he claimed to take Woodrow on a journey to his home planet: Lanulos. Derenberger described Lanulos as a peaceful world filled with kind, human-like inhabitants who lived free of war, hatred, and greed. He insisted these weren’t dreams or hallucinations, but real visits that changed his life forever. Was this a genuine extraterrestrial encounter, a product of stress and imagination, or something stranger still? Esther and Mr. Lockwood explore the details of Woodrow’s incredible claims, how the public reacted, and why Indrid Cold remains one of the most fascinating figures in UFO lore. 👽 A trip to another world, a smiling alien, and a story that’s as strange as it is unforgettable. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—if given the chance, would you go with Indrid Cold to Lanulos?

On a dark night in 1966, West Virginia salesman Woodrow Derenberger claimed he had a bizarre roadside encounter with a strange man who would later become known as Indrid Cold—the “Smiling Man.” Unlike typical alien encounters filled with fear and hostility, this story begins with an unusual calm, telepathic communication, and a mysterious being who promised friendship. In Part 1, Esther and Mr. Lockwood break down Derenberger’s first shocking encounter, the details of his testimony, and the atmosphere of the time—a period marked by UFO sightings, the Mothman, and Cold War anxieties. Was Woodrow telling the truth, suffering from delusion, or caught in the middle of something far stranger than anyone realized? 👽 Telepathy, strange lights, and a smiling man from the stars—this is only the beginning of the Indrid Cold story. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—do you think Indrid Cold was real, or just a figment of fear and imagination? 💌 Got a strange story of your own? Send your supernatural, extraterrestrial, or cryptid encounters to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

Hypnosis & Crime | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood Can someone really commit a crime under hypnosis—or is it just a convenient excuse to dodge responsibility? In this episode, Esther and Mr. Lockwood dig into real cases, the history surrounding , and some ridiculous theories. Is the mind truly vulnerable to outside control, or are these stories just smoke and mirrors? 🌀 Join us as we separate fact from fiction and ask the big question: *what the hell happened?* 👉 Don’t forget to **like, share, subscribe, and comment** with your take—could hypnosis really be used to pull off a crime? 💌 Got a strange supernatural, extraterrestrial, or cryptid encounter of your own? Send it to **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode.

The Dover Demon | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In April 1977, a small town in Dover, Massachusetts was shaken by a series of terrifying encounters. Several teenagers reported seeing a strange, pale creature with glowing orange eyes and long, thin limbs—something that didn’t look human… or like any known animal. The press soon gave it a name: The Dover Demon. For decades, the mystery has lingered. Was it a cryptid, an alien, a hoax, or something else entirely? Esther and Mr. Lockwood revisit the eyewitness accounts, sketch evidence, and the theories that have tried—and failed—to explain what exactly appeared on those dark rural roads. 👁️‍🗨️ A small town, a chilling encounter, and one of New England’s most enduring cryptid mysteries. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—what do you think the Dover Demon really was? 💌 Got a strange story of your own? Send your supernatural, extraterrestrial, or cryptid encounters to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Listener Stories episode. Sources: https://www.theyankeexpress.com/2022/01/05/380479/the-dover-demon https://archive.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/10/29/decades_later_the_dover_demon_still_haunts/ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Dover_Demon Music Credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: WQMZ1GTPK8YFGAE6