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Odd Trails

Andrew Tate and Brandon Lanier

Real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters. Join Brandon Lanier every week on Odd Trails for firsthand accounts of hauntings, shadow people, cryptids, aliens, UFO sightings, and other unexplained supernatural mysteries. Submit Your Story: stories@oddtrails.com Ad-Free Episodes: patreon.com/oddtrails Instagram: @oddtrailspodcast

Real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters. Join Brandon Lanier every week on Odd Trails for firsthand accounts of hauntings, shadow people, cryptids, aliens, UFO sightings, and other unexplained supernatural mysteries. Submit Your Story: stories@oddtrails.com Ad-Free Episodes: patreon.com/oddtrails Instagram: @oddtrailspodcast

Andy's Last Supper – Ep. 256

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Andy's Last Supper – Ep. 256 29 Oct 2026

Join us for our last campfire together this year. A salute to Andy before Brandon begins leading the Trail, starting next week. Beautiful and bittersweet. Yes, we still love each other very much. Stories in this episode: - Bigfoot?, by coolestman4 - The Woman at the Rest Stop, by Daniel - What I Saw That Night in Uttarakhand, by RasgullaRogue - The Whistling Behind the Shed, by Brooke - I Encountered Higher Dimensional Beings, by Mystic_Mantis Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

The Pipe Cleaner Man – Ep. 255 23 Oct 2026

Stories in this episode: - The Pipe Cleaner Man, by Maxine - A Wild Experience With Fae, by Anonymous - The Unlocked Door, by Jeffgsh - I Knew Information That Was Never Shared, by StrawberrySushiRoll - Lane Four, by Nathan - I Have No Idea What Happened To Me or Why, by Stasia_Bunni Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Check new glasses off your list, today, with Zenni. Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off, plus free shipping over $65.

The Despair Monster – Ep. 254 15 Oct 2026

Stories in this episode: - I Think My Best Friend Never Really Existed, by ElepantFamiliar5234 - Traverse City State Hopsital, by Brandi - The Duplicated Family, by Player Unknown - Alien, Spirit, or Something Else?, by weirdjawn - The Duplicated Man, by sulna - The Despair Monster, by Kat Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/TRAILS. With World Mental Health Day this October, it’s a good reminder that taking care of your mental health can start with one step. Visit Rula.com/trails to get started.

Someone in the Playhouse – Ep. 253 09 Oct 2026

Stories in this episode: - Someone in the Playhouse, by TobleroneAndOnly - Haunted Lands, by Kimberly - Recurring Strangers All Over the Oregon Coast, by Radiant-Turnip-7686 - A Subtle Strangeness in The Neighborhood, by Christian B. - Something in my Window, by Adventurous_Low5249 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Find your next Fall favorites from Quince. Get their app or go to quince.com/trails and tell them Odd Trails sent you; it's the best way to support the show (literally wearing Quince right now; their stuff is rad). Free shipping, 365-day returns, and now available in the UK and Canada. Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/oddtrails today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/trails.

Dread and the Ghost at My Bed – Ep. 252 02 Oct 2026

Stories in this episode: - I Shouldn't Have Turned Back That Night, by tanuja_vii - Dread and the Ghost at My Bed, by birdnerd - The Peeping Shadow Person, by ECCENTRIC TIM - Haunted South Carolina Home, by MariMariVici - Who Is Calling My Name, by sable_curse686 - Weird Rest Stop Lady, by Allison - Farmhouse Shenanigans, by TobleroneAndOnly Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Trails.

A Collection of Favorites – Ep. 251 24 Sep 2026

Stories revisited in this episode: - Ghost Experience, by Doug - A Pentecostal Church Experience, by Tammi - The Thing That Pretended to Be My Dad, by Holly - The Blue Video Camera by Anonymous - Weird Boathouse Experience, by Bill - Bigfoot in the Bathroom, by Able-Calligrapher-74 - The Taco Shop From an Alternate Dimension, by Tara - Devil Dog at Youth Group Retreat, by Maria Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Mimic of the Mountains – Ep. 250 17 Sep 2026

Stories in this episode: - Mimic of the Mountains, by TowarzyszBart - The Factory Parking Lot, by Megan - Timeline Shift of Glitch in Cedar Hill, by Shrimps-is-Bugz - Weird Mail Carrier Experience, by Peter - The UFO and the Glowing Eyes, by Anonymous Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/TRAILS!

Chased by the Church Grim – Ep. 249 10 Sep 2026

Stick around for the outro for an important Odd Trails announcement. This week we have a graveyard hellhound type of creature, a precognitive encounter, and explore the Sámi practice of yoiking. Stories in this episode: - The Church Grim, by Riley - Another Side of Mt. Hood, by Forsaken-Hornet-2909 - A Case For Determinism, by ReadyToFlow Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/oddtrails today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trails #rulapod

Haint Holler Horsepen – Ep. 248 01 Sep 2026

Stories in this episode: - The Dream I Couldn't Escape, by Sunil - Somethings Standing in the Treeline, by Obscure_orbit - The Thing That Crossed the Road, by Sunil - It Happened When I Was 6, by davyd17 - Did Something Follow Me Home? by Vani - Haint Holler Horsepen by Jade_Possum Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Anomaly in the Projection – Ep. 247 27 Aug 2026

Enjoy the stories. We also spend some time talking about astral projection, prophetic/precognitive dreams, and time itself. Stories in this episode: - My Parallel Sister, by p4zaa - Anomaly in the Projection, by Faye - A Man Watching Us From the Bushes, by Sea_Package_417 - The Receipt, by TaraSourRex - I Just Lived Through a Dream I Had 6 Years Ago, by VerenyatanOfManwe - The Survey Point, by Miguel - I Hope My Mind Was Playing Tricks On Me, by Logical_Story_77 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Out of this World Mall Pizza – Ep. 246 19 Aug 2026

Time traveling malls, giant baby moose, Hollywood UFO sightings, and more. Stories in this episode: - Saw a UFO with My Sister, by Kalechips - Unknown Transmission, by GregH55 - An Unknown Forest Entity, by OutrageousAgency7865 - Did My Sister Call Me? by Denise - Out of this World Mall Pizza, by 413hooli - Your Bag is Downstairs, by annabanana Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/trails

The Noises at Mount Le Conte – Ep. 245 13 Aug 2026

Stories in this episode: - The Noises at Mount Le Conte, by Patient_Economics980 - The Bucket, by Gary D - I Visited a Parallel, Alternate World of Ours by SftdDan - A Visit From Grandpa, by Mel - Disappearing (and Reappearing) Bath Mat, by Sky_Watcher1234 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trails #rulapod

I Astrally Projected Where I Wasn't Supposed to – Ep. 244 05 Aug 2026

Disappearing cars, UFO Encounters, Astral Projection and MORE! Stories in this episode: - The Disappearing Car, by TropicalPixies - A Family's UFO Encounters, by Adam - My Grandma Practiced Voodoo in South Louisiana, by Majestic_Welder_20 - I Remember My Parents’ First Kiss Before I Was Born, by DreamGirl94 - I Astrally Projected Where I Wasn't Supposed to, by Zezolive - The Friend Who Wasn't There, by Gary D. Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. See what's hiding in your closet, you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees, and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US. Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/trails. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too

Men in Black, or Gangstalkers? – Ep. 243 29 Jul 2026

A listener shares two of their personal Mandela effects, another whose mother seemingly impossibly opens a locked door, a possible Men in Black encounter, and more. Stories in this episode: - My Men in Black Story, by iBABY1 - Who Opened the Door? by Ibrahim - Stalked While Camping, by Accomplished-Ad4334 - I Think a Demon Was Watching Me Sleep, by Sydney - The Reappearing Book, by Anonymous - My Own Mandela Effects, by Dana - A Brief Time Travel, by Atlandios000 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trails #rulapod Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/trails

The Attachment – Ep. 242 22 Jul 2026

NPC mall goers, sinister attachments, musical synchronicities, and more. Stories in this episode: - The Attachment, by Beautiful_Display371 - Strangeness in Copnenhagen, by Samuel - When Your Legs Don't Work Like They Used To, by Virtual_Buster - The Spirit Who Saved Me, by Savannah - Real-Life NPCs, by itswhowho - My Strange Experiences, by Beth - The Place I had Never Been To Before, by The Girl in The Cave Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

The Figure at the Top of the Stairs – Ep. 241 15 Jul 2026

More mysterious and creepy lights following you too close for comfort, sightings of unknown entities, and one of the most bizarre time shifts we've read. We also discuss more about the Mandela Effect at the end. Stories in this episode: - Feeling Surreal, by Archer Daniel Midland - The Figure at the Top of the Stairs, by TylerTheDebator - The "Man" in the Kitchen, by DoctorElectronic1934 - Phantom Headlights or Something Else? by Emily - A Friend's Call, by BlackKnight1078 - It Couldn't Have Been So Fast by Special_Cold7425 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trails #rulapod

What Lives Beyond the Dirt Roads? – Ep. 240 08 Jul 2026

A big furry forest entity, an attempted kidnapping by a doppelganger, and more! Stories in this episode: - My Friend's Haunted House, by Autumn - The Weirdest Experience of My Life, by lucy - Little Sister, Don't You Cry, by Shopgirl2026 - What Lives Beyond the Dirt Roads?, by Anonymous - Two Things I Can't Explain, by MelissaR Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Trails.

My Friend's Haunted Home – Ep. 239 30 Jun 2026

A haunted childhood home, objects reappearing without explanation, the ghost of an uncle, timeline slips, and more! Stories in this episode: - Mable's Haunted House, by Misha - Woke Up in a Slightly Different Timeline, by BlahBlahBae - Stories From Utah, by David - I Still Don't Know What Followed Us Home, by Individual-Grade6138 - The Man By the Water, by Malachi - Time Traveling Hair Straightener, by eighty_nine_ Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

I Wandered Into Another Dimension – Ep. 238 24 Jun 2026

Interdimensional parks, aliens fascinated by stuffed animals, foreshadowing shadow people, and more. Stories in this episode: - I Wandered Into Another Dimension, by Purple2728 - The Number in the Wall, by Brian E. - A Wednesday Night I'll Never Forget, by Anonymous - Intuition Saved My Life, by KS - My House Mysteriously Flooded, by James A. Drayton - The Old Black Sedan, by Mark - What Pulled My Foot at Night, by blue_starberrysky Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Slipping Into the Future – Ep. 237 17 Jun 2026

Time slips into the future, an abandoned house that doesn't make sense, glitches, and sightings of unknown entities. Stories in this episode: - Premonition? Memory From the Future? by Heather - A Glitch, Parallel Reality, or Collective Hysteria? by ElioAbel - Did I See the Future? by Kayla - Missing Rooms in An Abandoned House, by Mr. Skillsfr - Did I See a Dinosaur? by Ray V - Encounter With Tall, Long-Nosed Entities, by Nature_Lover_1_ Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at greenlight.com/trails

Ghostly Fun and Déjà vu – Ep. 236 10 Jun 2026

Divine automotive intervention, glowing eyes in the forest, generational shadow people, and more. Stories in this episode: - Burnt Toast Theory, by RayneMaybe - Mal de Ojo (The Evil Eye), by V - Need Help Identifying What I Saw, by n - The Woman at the Kitchen Window, by dannyct - Something Watches Over Our Family, by Liyah - Ghostly Fun and Déjà vu, by Kenzie - My Dog Came to Visit Me, by Kind_Seaworthiness58 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Right now, GhostBed's 4th of July Sale gives you $200 off mattress bundles. Odd Trails listeners get an extra 10% off on top of that. Just go to GhostBed.com/trails, and use promo code TRAILS. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trails #rulapod.

Frightening Hotel & Indiana Haunted House – Ep. 235 02 Jun 2026

A frightening bedside encounter in a hotel, several bizarre "coincidences", and other haunted locations. Stories in this episode: - Frightening Hotel Encounter, by River Rabbit - Weirdest Interaction, by Low-Site3317 - Wrong Number, by James - An Odd Encounter, by ilenak - Is Our Rental Haunted? By SamEyeAm - I Moved Into An Extremely Haunted House in Indiana, by Big_Analyst_8704 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/trails Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to quince.com/trails for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too!

The Man in Room 117 – Ep. 234 27 May 2026

Glowing skeletons, visitors with stealth capabilities, alternate timelines, and more... Stories in this episode: - The Thing Beyond the Tree Line, by Elliott_Stone666 - The Man in Room 114, by CJR - Bizarre Floating Orb, by LegallyNotACat - The Wrong Apartment, by Alex - Weirdest Day of My Life, by Beizzle - My Mom's Creepy Couch, by Kyle - Almost Abduction?, by Original-Trick5255 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Every day they're handling money without guidance is a missed opportunity. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at GREENLIGHT.com/trails.

Intuition, Premonition, or Coincidence? – Ep. 233 21 May 2026

Featuring stories that explore the power of intuition, a potential UFO sighting, the death of Roberta Steel, and two sightings of a deceased man. Stories in this episode: - I Saw a Cloud Turn Into a Plane, by Crobe - Death Rattle, by KL - Shadow Humanoid Creature, by Joshua - Cheer Camp, by Cherish - Strange Coincidences, by Lynn - One Final Goodbye? by Nora - And Then the Glitches Started, by Aggi Bridges Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

The Watchers in the Woods – Ep. 232 12 May 2026

Disappearing neighborhoods, entities in the woods, creepy whistling spirits, and more. Stories in this episode: - I Used to Do Star Photography in the Wilderness, by Freak Like Me - The Protective Hand, by A.A. Vacco - Cinema Time Slip, by Upset_Concentrate667 - A Whistle While We Worked, by A.A. Vacco - The Watchers in the Woods, by Mallory - The Footsteps in the Hall, by bballer96 - The Neighborhood That Doesn't Exist, by TUD-13BarryAllen Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Every day they're handling money without guidance is a missed opportunity. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at GREENLIGHT.com/trails. Upgrade your sleep with GhostBed. Right now, Memorial Day pricing is live with $200 off Adjustable Base Bundles, and code TRAILS gets you an extra 10% off sitewide at GhostBed.com/trails

Slipped Into a Different Timeline – Ep. 231 05 May 2026

Glitched timelines, doppelgängers, shadow people, and dreams that slip into reality. Stories in this episode: - I've Seen, Heard, and Felt Them, by Rachel - Slipped Into a Different Timeline, by VB - Shared Dream With My Husband, by Nicole - Did I See My Dad Outside at 1:30 AM?, by lame_zombie - The Baby Stealing Shadowman, by Cheryl - Sound in the Woods, by Adrian_Medinarosa03 - Apparently, My Father Died 4 Years Ago, by Juice Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/trails for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ditch overpriced wireless and get 3 months of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for 15 bucks a month. Shop plans at MintMobile.com/trails This Mental Health Awareness Month, don’t just think about your mental health - actually take the step to take care of it. Visit Rula.com/trails to get started.

Camping in Another Universe – Ep. 230 28 Apr 2026

Time slips, an encounter with the Toast Ghost, another Scare BNB, and more! Stories in this episode: - Unexpected Validation, by Successful_Sell_9093 - I Think My Duplex Was Haunted, by Melanie - Camping in Another Universe, by Origami Rhino - The Old Haunted Inn, by Essay - Weird Incident That Happened to Me Years Ago, by Chamuel - Toast Ghost, by Maari - Was The Silhouette Real?, by zhu_zzz Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

La Llorona and a UFO in Mexico – Ep. 229 21 Apr 2026

Two stories from Mexico - a possible La Llorona encounter and UFO sighting. Also featuring weird time glitches, an OBE (or doppelgänger?), and more. Stories in this episode: - Alien Memories, by Neither_Towel_7673 - Dead Friend Called From a Dream, by Ariana - Ghosts at My Grandparents' House, by Background-Leave5833 - I Manifested La Llorona, by Elizabeth - Something Was Trying To Get Into My Room, by Main-Investment9545 - The Scariest Sleepover I Ever Had, by KS - I Miss My Old Timeline, by Anonymous Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Check out the book Hoodoo House by Erik Gober if you enjoyed listening to Ghosts at My Grandparents' House.

Phantom Visitor at the Front Door – Ep. 228 14 Apr 2026

Phantoms at the door, non-human entities, ghosts get stuck in a loop, little alien beings, and more. Stories in this episode: - Phantom Visitor at the Front Door, by Paige - There Is Something Not Human Out There, by Acceptable-Border-90 - Maybe it Wasn't Such a Nice Gesture, by Jessica - I've Always Been a Non-Believer, by Inna - The Man in the Red Sweater, by Jack - Little Beings, by Electrical_Board_405 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Every day they're handling money without guidance is a missed opportunity. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/trails. If you like true crime that's grounded in real evidence, this one's for you. Listen to UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Go to GhostBed.com/trails and use code TRAILS to get an extra 10% off when you upgrade your sleep with GhostBed—the makers of The Coolest Beds in the World™.

My Mom’s Encounter with the Men in Black – Ep. 227 07 Apr 2026

Men in Black encounters, a haunted Georgia house, a terrifying Bigfoot sighting in the Florida mudflats, a prophetic vision of a fatal plane crash, a headless humanoid lurking on England’s Malvern Hills, and more. Stories in this episode: - 2 Close Calls, by poorandbrokeperson - Haunted in Georgia, by Meredith - My Mom's Encounter with the Men in Black, by Ginger - What Was Haunting My Family? by Meghan - We Saw Bigfoot, by JillyB3 - My Soulmate Visited Me in My Dreams, by DreamGirl94 - Anyone else seen anything like this before?, by Suitable_Bug_5226 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/trails to get started. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MintMobile.com/trails. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/trails for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Hear more details about Ginger's story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHaXgqz9I0s

Something Tried Luring Me into the Ruins – Ep. 226 31 Mar 2026

A camping trip in British Columbia takes a terrifying turn, a youth mission leaves three girls traumatized, a castle hunting excursion in Ireland reveals a malevolent force, a nightmarish solo retreat in the Catskills, and a visit to an ancient Turkish city triggers a dream so vivid it feels like a lifetime lost. Moral of this week's episode... Just stay home! Stories in this episode: - Something in the Tree Line, by The Tech Tutor - The Mission, by A. A. Vacco - Something Tried Luring Me into the Ruins, by James A. Drayton - The Catskills, by V - My Second Life, by Scared_Ad5011 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Weird Creature in Ladakhi Mountains – Ep. 225 24 Mar 2026

A father encounters an angry, child-sized humanoid in rural Minnesota, a family hears footsteps from a previous owner, a child recalls a man watching from impossible windows, a chilling creature with human eyes appears in the mountains of Ladakh, and a cautious little Beagle doggo. Stories in this episode: - Weird Creature in Ladakhi Mountains, by em - The Corner in my Room, by Denise - Strange Encounter in Minnesota, by Anonymous - I Lived in a Haunted House? by Purple Appa - A Story From When I Lived in the Forest, by Anonymous - The Canal in My Memory, by Meredith Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Saved by a Ghost! – Ep. 224 17 Mar 2026

A group of girls are guided to safety by an unknown force, strange objects in the sky, a pair of ghosts, and more. Stories in this episode: - Saved By a Ghost, by Sarungasie22 - Gerald's Thermostat, by Alex - Weird Encounters in Big Bend, by exloringtheworld - Footsteps in the Hall, by Renata - Weird Object in the Sky, by Other-Flamingo-3503 - Something Was in the Field, Jim Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale. Head to Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. You can support our show and tell them we sent you. #HollowSockspod Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Skinwalker Experience! – Ep. 223 10 Mar 2026

A story from Skinwalker Ranch, urban exploration in an abandoned school, a bizarre sense of intuition, and more! Stories in this episode: - Night Lights, by Anonymous - The Beehive School, by Genevieve - Have You Felt The Click?, by StormySeas24 - My Basement Room, by Kiara - Skinwalker Experience, by Anne H. Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

Haunted Airbnb – Ep. 222 03 Mar 2026

A haunted Airbnb in Jacksonville, a reality-warping encounter in Mount Hood National Forest, a child’s chilling apparitions rooted in Filipino folklore, and a lifetime of alien abduction and non-human contact experiences. Stories in this episode: - My Brother Could See Ghosts, by Zoe - My Wife and I Met a Non-Human, by Choir - Haunted Airbnb, by Tao - Twin Peaks in Mt. Hood by Forsaken-Hornet-2909 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MintMobile.com/trails. Right now, go to Quince.com/trail for free shipping and 365-day returns

Losing Three Hours to a UFO – Ep. 221 25 Feb 2026

Prophetic dreams that predict fatal car crashes, a massive UFO sighting with missing time and possible alien abduction, a haunted cottage stalked by unseen footsteps, a mysteriously reappearing ring, and a terrifying night of exorcism-triggered disturbances. - Did I Jump Dimensions? by Sterling - The Night the Frogs Went Silent, by Anonymous - Know When to Let Go, by MiniCurist - Something Circling My Cabin, by Petfrome88 - I Know I Don't Have This Ring, by Jess - I Shouldn't Have Listened to Those Exorcism Tapes, by Anonymous Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/Trails

I Accidentally Scared an ET – Ep. 220 17 Feb 2026

This episode features an alien encounter, a glitch in the matrix with physical evidence, high strangeness at Garner State Park and the Frio River, Jinn activity in an apartment, cryptid-like Little People, a doppelgänger sighting, and an Appalachian death omen. - Paranormal Family Stories, by Important_Banana4521 - The Ghost of My Son, by Abbey - The Little People of the Frio, by Tripoli1 - I Was Chasing After a Ghost, by AJ - The Mystery Egg, by BlunderedInOne - Weird Little Creatures Playing Beside My Bed, by Zealousideal-Job6959 - I Accidentally Scared an ET, by OL Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/Trails

The Owl & The Three Hooded Figures – Ep. 219 10 Feb 2026

This episode features a strange white owl encounter, missing time, a haunted newspaper office, a shapeshifter in rural India, a protective shadow figure in a Minnesota farmhouse, and more. Stories in this episode: - The Laugh, by Handheldmirror - The Hallway, by Eric - The Owl and the 3 Hooded Figures, by Anonymous - Weretiger, by M. Benedict - The Time Everything Slowed Down, by Cai - Meeting the Shadow, by Kathleen - Odd Life Event, by Character-Ad6260 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Prefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.

The Phantom Phone – Ep. 218 03 Feb 2026

Stories in this episode: - The Phantom Phone, by Clara - I Can See The Future, by sbbs2006 - Handprints on My Mirror, by Kristine - The Green Figure, by Kasije - The Frog Disappeared, by Vincent - My Dad and Aunt Saw Something As Kids, by st4rkburnh4m Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/trails for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Switch now at mintmobile.com/trails.

I'll Pull You by Your Feet! – Ep. 217 27 Jan 2026

Stories in this episode: - The Night I Saw Myself, by Jessica - My Family's Experiences with Aliens in Scotland, by Danthemantis - I'll Pull You By Your Feet, by Clarissa - Whistling in the Woods at Me, by nebchilly17 - There's Something About My Dreams, by Deirdre Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com

Radio Chatter – Ep. 216 20 Jan 2026

Stories in this episode: - I Think I Walked Through A Portal, by Lia - Radio Chatter, by Richard - I Don't Know Who I Talked To That Night, by Mystique - My Old House, by V - My Friends Believe I am a Doppleganger, by totoreshka - 2:17 AM, by Josiah Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com Tired of switching litters? Get Boxie today! Enjoy 30% off with code TRAILS at boxiecat.com/TRAILS.

The Haunted Hinsdale House – Ep. 215 13 Jan 2026

Stories in this episode: - The Haunted Hinsdale House, by Anonymous - Lost Earring, by strawberry_muffin_22 - Two Short Stories, by Anne - In Ireland, There are Still Kings, Lords, and Fookin' Fairies! by MyNameIsBefreier - Weird Boathouse Experience, by Bill - I'm Still Shocked, by MrCrosy Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince! Go to Quince.com/TRAILS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

Vampires from Outer Space – Ep. 214 06 Jan 2026

Stories in this episode: - Small Creature at the Edge of the Forest, by BugCatcherDHawk - A Visit from the Stork Genies, by Alicia - When I Saw My First Nature Spirit, by One-Tower-884- 3 - Living With Frank, by Alysha - I Don't Know What I Saw, by NightshadePatel - Going To and Fro the Earth, by Samuel - Has Anyone Ever Experienced Anything Similar?, by Jojo brown Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TRAILS. Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. . Go to Quince.com/TRAILS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

Bingham's Light – Ep. 213 30 Dec 2025

Stories in this episode: - My Horrible Experience on the Graveyard Island, by thewhale13 - Stories From Helltown: A Mother's Perspective, by Regina - Bingham's Light, by Bake@420 - Full Apparition in Austria, by Heather - I Feel Like I'm Being Haunted, by desperateatm Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com

Our Favorite Premonitions – Ep. 212 23 Dec 2025

Stories in this episode: - Saved From a Possible Shooting, by Rosemario - Dream Premonition Story, by Zach - Dream Premonition, by Claire - My Twin Called for Help in My Dream, by Taline - Intuition or Divine Intervention?, by Ash - The Psychic Friend, by Laura - How Did I Know?, by Ash Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows atCrypticCountyPodcasts.com Scamfluencers is a weekly podcast that takes you into the world of deception– sharing the stories of today's most notorious scams. Listen to Scamfluencers now, wherever you get your podcasts. Thousands have already trusted Rula to support them on their journey toward improved mental health and overall well-being. Head on over to Rula.com/trails to get started today.

Stories From Helltown – Ep. 211 15 Dec 2025

Stories in this episode: - A Knock at the Door in the Dead of Night, by SnuggleKitten - Stories From Helltown, by Aaron - I Can't Figure It Out, by Flashy-Turnip-5146 - A Sunday Morning Guest, by Lauren - Weird Lights Across the Street, by needanswerspls87 - Apparitions, by Val - Abducted in My Sleep, by janglesduwerk Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com If you’re tired of switching litters looking for the one, get Boxie! It’s the last litter you’ll switch to. Enjoy 30% off with code TRAILS at boxiecat.com/trails Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Go to Quince.com/trails for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too!

Presence in the Basement – Ep. 210 08 Dec 2025

Stories in this episode: - The Missing 6th Friend, by Mr_Massachusetts - Prophecy Saved My Family Line, by Starling - That Thing on Crouch Mesa, by Ghosty_1617 - My Little Brother Could See Ghosts, by Zoe - Train That Never Arrived, by DonEvanLee - My Haunted Home, by Ashley - There is a Presence in the Basement, by tansyuduri2 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com Thousands have already trusted Rula to support them on their journey toward improved mental health and overall well-being. Head on over to Rula.com/trails to get started today.

Childhood Friends From Where? – Ep. 209 03 Dec 2025

Stories in this episode: - Remote View Places You Shouldn't, by BirdsSpyOnUs - Collision At Sea, by JJ - Childhood Friends From Where?, by galacticsensation - Ghost Experience, by Doug - Encounter With Two Beings, by SkyWalkerGoblin - My Paranormal Experience, by punktoadisdead - I Changed My Reality and I Am Liking The New One, by Separate-Implement80 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com Go to TryMiracle.com/trails to try Miracle Made sheets today. You’ll save over 40%, and when you use promo code TRAILS, you’ll get an extra 20% off plus a FREE 3-piece towel set! Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MintMobile.com/trails.

Bigfoot Crashed My Family Vacation – Ep. 208 25 Nov 2025

Stories in this episode: - Terrifying Encounter in Northern New Mexico, by Ghosty_1617 - I Think Bigfoot Crashed My Family Vacation, by Dee Mill - Has Anyone Ever Been to Morlazán?, by HopefulEar7229 - I Moved Back to My Childhood Home, by Anonymous - My Friend's House, Haunted, by JonnyJjr13 - Amazon Delivery from Alternate Reality, by JordanG - Time Dilation on Superior Hiking Trail, by Jesse1472 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com Go to TryMiracle.com/trails to try Miracle Made sheets today. You’ll save over 40%, and when you use promo code TRAILS, you’ll get an extra 20% off plus a FREE 3-piece towel set! Listen to Scamfluencers now, wherever you get your podcasts.

Lucid Dreaming Adventures (Dream Stories #2) – Ep. 207 17 Nov 2025

Stories in this episode: - Adventures in Lucid Dreaming, by Pooka - Dream Experiences, by Haze - The Titanic Haunt, by Cory - My Sleep Paralysis Daytime Experience, by FunZookeepergame9716 - Prophetic Dreams, by Kevin - The Dark Figure at the Edge of my Bed, by Clarissa - I Hate Dreaming, by Jackie Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You’ll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to Quince.com/trails for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too!