Anxious At Bedtime

From the deserts of Arizona to the jungles of Papua New Guinea, reports of giant winged creatures refuse to die. Are modern pterodactyls gliding through our skies, or are these sightings just misidentified birds and folklore reborn? We dive into the legends, pterosaur eyewitness accounts, and mysteries that keep the skies alive with speculation. 
If you or somebody you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

*Contains spoilers for the movie Clown in a Cornfield
In this episode we're diving into one of the creepiest pieces of American folklore: the phantom clown sightings. From the terrifying reports of clowns trying to lure kids into vans in 1981, to the strange echoes in 1991, these eerie encounters blur the line between urban legend, mass hysteria, and something much stranger lurking just out of sight. 
We'll unpack the history of clown panics, explore how these sightings connect to the mysterious "phantom clown" phenomenon, and even draw some chilling parallels with Clowns in a Cornfield. (Yes, we finally got to talk about it, technical issues be damned.)
Are these just trick of fear and imagination, or do phantom clowns belong alongside cryptids and ghosts in the catalog of things that go bump in the night?
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is truly for mature audiences only!
We finally visited Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum in Las Vegas, and we have thoughts. In this episode, we break down our entire experience, from the objects and atmosphere to the ghostly encounter (just one!) and whether it lived up to the hype. We share the good, the bad, and the repulsive. We're being brutally honest about it all. Haunted or hype? Let's talk about it. 
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

The ash has barely settled from Part 1's dive into the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, but the story isn't finished yet. Because some people believe the mountain didn't just unleash fire and destruction... it unleashed something alive. 
In this episode, we meet the legendary Batsquatch, a winged cryptid with glowing red eyes, blue fur, and a knack for terrifying unlucky hikers and pilots. We'll dig into reported sightings, the bizarre details that don't quite add up, and how this monster managed to flap its way into modern pop culture with a hazy IPA brewed in its honor. 
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens unleashed the most catastrophic volcanic eruption in U.S. history. In this first part of our two-part series, we explore the mountain's eerie lore, the warning signs no one could ignore, and the morning when an entire face of the volcano collapsed in the largest landslide ever recorded. We'll take you inside the chaos, destruction, and four tragic deaths that became part of the mountain's story. Next week, we'll trade geology for the bizarre as we dive into a cryptid that was came from the eruption. 
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

This week's episode is a little chaotic, but hopefully in the best way. From floaty horrors to forest hauntings and glowstick fueled terror, we're diving into four brand new Summerween themed horror stories to cool you off with chills. 
It's also a special one: Cash reads a story on air for the very first time! 
Stories in this episode:
The Last Float- A foggy lake, a missing friend, and a haunting that wants to be remembered.
Camp Hollow Eyes- A throwback costume party at an abandoned summer camp turns terrifying. 
The Melting Man- A heatwave urban legend proves all too real.
Glowstick Hollow- A secret rave in the woods is not what it seems... and leaving might not be an option. 
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

First of all, 
Baddies > Haggies.
In this chilling installment of listener stories, we bring you five true tales from people just like you, who encountered the paranormal and lived to tell the tale about it (barely). 
First, a mysterious voice calls out at just the right moment, saving one listener from what could've been a deadly fall. Then, an intimate evening is rudely interrupted by an uninvited chaperone...who doesn't take the hint and follows the author home. We also hear from a renter who unknowingly moved into a house haunted by the dark aftermath of a Ouija session gone wrong. 
A parent shares the story of their child, who seems to have a rare and eerie gift: the ability to see other people's trauma in a ghostly form. And finally, a woman's terrifying sleep paralysis experience leaves us wondering if what happened in the night was truly just a dream... or something far more real. 
Turn out the lights, grab a blanket, and remember, we're probably fine. 
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com
 

What do you get when you mix a robotic hamster-owl, a made-up language, and a government ban? A Furby. In this episode, Monica and Cash dig into the bizarre and unsettling history of everyone's favorite cursed childhood toy. From real life horror stories and tech conspiracy theories to the NSA's paranoia and a possible paranormal connection, we ask: were Furbys haunted...or something worse?
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

In this killer-good episode of Anxious At Bedtime, Monica and Cash dive into the 1997 teen slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer. Monica gives a dramatic (and slightly unhinged) retelling of the plot while Cash adds his signature commentary and deep sighs. 
We break down everything from the iconic killer's rain slicker to the movie's biggest scares, and of course, rate it on our Anxious Scale, from "We're Fine" to "Turn The Fucking Lights On" (1 to 10 lights, naturally). 
You'll also hear some behind-the-scenes fun facts and our personal survival kits- three things we'd take into the movie world if we had to face off with a hook-wielding murderer. 
Lock your doors, dim the lights (or don't), and press play, because someone knows what you did last summer. 
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com

In this special tribute episode, Monica and Cash celebrate the legendary Dan Meers, aka KC Wolf, with a series of funny, fictional ghost stories set in Arrowhead Stadium. From haunted hallways to cursed tailgates, Dan Meers takes on paranormal chaos with heart, humor, and a foam finger. 
Whether you're a Chiefs fan, a ghost story lover, or just here for the BBQ references, join us as we honor one of Kansas City's greatest with this lighthearted paranormal love letter. 
Thank you, Dan Meers for being a wonderful human. And if by some chance you ever listen to this, sorry for the cursing. GO CHIEFS!!
If you or someone you know has had a brush with the paranormal and would like to have that story read on the podcast, please email it to anxiousatbedtimepodcast@gmail.com
Books referenced: Wolves Can't Fly and Mascot on a Mission