Witches: The Story of Mary Bateman | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Alice In 18th-century England, fear and superstition still ruled the countryside—and few stories capture that better than the tale of Mary Bateman, the so-called “Yorkshire Witch.” Known for her charm, cunning, and supposed supernatural abilities, Bateman made a living selling charms, potions, and “protective” spells… until her dark secrets caught up with her. Behind the facade of a fortune-teller and healer was a skilled con artist—and possibly, a murderer. In this episode, Esther and Alice explore the life and crimes of Mary Bateman, how she manipulated her victims through fear of witchcraft, and why her legend still lingers as one of the last echoes of England’s witch hysteria. 🕯️ Witchcraft, deception, and the deadly power of belief—this is the story of the Yorkshire Witch. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—was Mary Bateman a true witch, or just a master of manipulation? 💌 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.

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

Cursed Objects: The Destiny Ring & Letta – the Gypsy Doll | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Alice Some objects carry history… others carry curses. In this episode, Esther is joined by Alice to explore two infamous items said to bring misfortune, tragedy, and fear to those who possess them. 🔮 Story 1: The Destiny Ring – A jewel with a dark reputation, tied to accidents, mysterious deaths, and strange coincidences that followed its wearers. Is it cursed, or just the victim of bad luck magnified by legend? 🪆 Story 2: Letta – the Gypsy Doll – Discovered in Australia, this eerie wooden doll has terrified owners and sparked stories of supernatural activity for decades. From unexplained noises to feelings of dread, Letta is said to be one of the world’s most haunted dolls. Are these tales of cursed objects rooted in truth, or are they cautionary stories passed down to explain the unexplainable? Esther and Alice unravel the history, the myths, and the chills behind two of the strangest artifacts ever told. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—what do you think: are these objects truly cursed, or just products 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.

Project Pegasus | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In the 1970s, lawyer and whistleblower Andrew Basiago claimed he was part of a secret U.S. government program known as Project Pegasus. According to Basiago, as a child he was recruited into an experimental initiative that used teleportation and time travel technology. He says he visited the past, glimpsed the future, and even saw historical events unfold firsthand. Was Project Pegasus a real top-secret experiment hidden from the public, or the product of imagination and conspiracy culture? Esther dives into Basiago’s astonishing claims, while Mr. Lockwood brings his skeptic’s perspective to the table, separating fact from fiction in one of the wildest time travel stories ever told. ⏳ Child test subjects, secret technology, and time travel conspiracies—welcome to Project Pegasus. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—do you believe Project Pegasus could have been real? 💌 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.

Camp Hero: Montauk | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood Beneath the abandoned radar towers of Camp Hero in Montauk, New York, lies one of the strangest conspiracy theories ever told. According to believers, secret government experiments took place there—projects involving mind control, psychic warfare, and even time travel. At the center of the story are Al Bielek and Duncan Cameron, two men who claimed to be brothers pulled into the Montauk Project, traveling through time and space in experiments that blurred the line between science fiction and reality. Adding fuel to the fire was Preston Nichols, author of The Montauk Project, whose book detailed bizarre accounts of secret labs, altered memories, and terrifying experiments. Were these men exposing hidden truths, or weaving elaborate tales that fed into Cold War paranoia and pop culture myths? Esther unpacks the incredible claims, while Mr. Lockwood brings his skeptical eye to the legend of Montauk. 🌀 Government secrets, time travel, and the conspiracy that inspired Stranger Things. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—do you think the Montauk Project was real, or just a story that got out of control? 💌 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.

Buried Alive | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood Few fears are as universal—or as chilling—as the thought of being buried alive. In this episode, Esther and Mr. Lockwood dig into the disturbing history of premature burial, safety coffins, and the cultural obsession with escaping the grave. But it doesn’t stop there. We also uncover the strange (and sometimes unbelievable) stories of performers and daredevils who made a living by being buried alive, turning one of humanity’s deepest fears into a spectacle for profit and fame. This episode explores the line between survival, superstition, and the bizarre extremes people have gone to in the name of curiosity—or money. ⚰️ History, horror, and the human fascination with cheating death. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—what’s scarier: being buried alive by accident, or choosing it for a show? 💌 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 Disappearance of Agatha Christie | What the Hell Happened! Podcast Hosted by Esther & Mr. Lockwood In December 1926, world-famous mystery author Agatha Christie vanished without a trace. For eleven days, the “Queen of Crime” became the center of one of Britain’s greatest real-life mysteries. Her abandoned car was found, rumors swirled, and a massive manhunt unfolded—while the public speculated wildly about what had happened to her. Was it a nervous breakdown, a publicity stunt, or something darker? And why did she refuse to talk about those missing days for the rest of her life? In this episode, Esther and Mr. Lockwood dig into the strange details of Christie’s disappearance, the theories that have followed her ever since, and how this real-life mystery still fascinates readers, historians, and true crime enthusiasts nearly a century later. 🕵️‍♀️ When the world’s most famous mystery writer becomes the mystery herself. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment—what’s your theory on what really happened to Agatha Christie? 💌 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.