TW: Violence, Abuse, Assault. We talk about some really dark and evil stuff in this one, this episode has discussions of assault, abuse, and SAR (Satanic Ritual Abuse). On this episode, Amanda and Dakota explore the nightmares of the Satanic Panic! Join your hosts on an adventure thru the manipulation and distortion that has: Satanic Ritual Abuse, A Daycare that may or may not have sacrificed its clientele, Dungeons and Dragons, and find out what Michele does and doesn't remember!

Happy 2021 Listeners! To celebrate, Amanda & Dakota have decided to dive into the year with their FIRST Haunted Hospital! Come explore the haunted location known at Linda Vista Community Hospital of Los Angeles, California. This turn of the century Hospital, saw many tragedies as it slowly trickled away its time, ultimately closing in 1991. What mysteries lurk in the abandoned asylum? What secrets are hiding in the records littered all over the complex? And find out who is inhabiting...

Glad tidings Encounters listeners! Todays episode is another CRYPTID 101 exploring the folklore and mythology of the Nine Tailed Foxes of Eastern Asia! From ancestral guardians to blood thirsty beasts these little foxes keep the surprises coming. Join your hosts as they discuss 3 of the best known foxes: The Huli Jing of Ancient China, the Kitsune (and its hierarchy) of Japan, and Koreas own the bloodthirsty Kumiho. Its the final episode of 2020! Don't Miss it!

On todays episode come listen to Amanda and Dakota discuss a long forgotten but recently revisited gem of Ufology and Lore. The Berkshire County sightings of 1969 include a numerously reported UFO sighting that covered the skyspace over Berkshire County. From playdates that end in tractor beam abductions to a twenty-something single mother and her gal pal witnessing a "flying tortoise shell" to a repeat abduction survivor who refused to let this story fade into the shadows. Tune in now!...

Join your hosts on a origin story taking them all over the landscape of America and even the Globe as they discuss one of folklores most experience supernatural entity. Imagine driving along a long dark stretch of highway and suddenly a female in distress stops you in the middle of nowhere for help only to disappear moments after you agree. Its the story of disappearing passengers and the trauma tied to the land. Tune in now and let that stranger in! Stay Spooky!

Today, Amanda and Dakota sit down and discuss the various ways reality Ghost Hunting shows investigate known Paranormal Locations. Specifically our hosts revisit the previously covered, Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Tune in to hear the thoughts of the Encounters teams self dubbed "Paranormal Enthusiasts". Topics range from: Evidence vs Feelings, Helping vs Provoking, and even Paranormal Plumbers vs. Child Psychics! Welcome to the Discussion. Stay Spooky!

Gather round the podcast and listen to Amanda and Dakota conjure up the stories of Eves long since past. Learn about Samhain and Soul cakes, survive the spooky tale of Stingy Jack, and protect your candy stash from the dreaded Candy Man of Texas. Find out the truth behind the taboos and the lore behind your favorite Halloween antics.

It's time for another FLASHBACK episode! On this episode going us on a trip back thru season 1 with our overview and telling of the SCREAMING HOUSE. Travel today to Union, Missouri and listen to the tale of the Union Screaming House and the LaChance family as they move into a 1932 "Dream Home" but the dreams would soon turn to nightmares as each day passed. 17 Days. Thats what awaits you in this episode. Shadowy Figures, Ghostly Screams, and a brush encounter with Lorraine Warren.. Welcome...

Happy Haunts Encounters Listeners! Today the Encounter's duo explores the sordid and dangerous history of the UK's most violent poltergeist, The Black Monk of Pontefract. Disturbances surroundings the Pritchard Family and their 30 East Drive residence culminated in some of the most violent and visceral paranormal interactions that ultimately brought the Pritchard's face to face with a monster lost in antiquity. Tune in now to hear more of the Black Monk and his history of violence!

Today, your hosts go extraterrestrial all up on this case. Join Dakota and Amanda as they try and solve the mystery of the Mothman. What do The Men in Black, A Strange Smiling Man, UFOs, and an 8ft (+) Winged Man Beast all have in common? They all show up to Point Pleasant, WV at an alarming rate in the years proceeding the collapse of the Silver Bridge in December of 1967. Today's episode serves as a starter guide to the Mothman Lore and leaves your hosts with more questions than answers.

It's time for another FLASHBACK episode! On this episode going us on a trip back thru season 1 with our overview and telling of the SHADOW PEOPLE. On this episode, Dakota and Amanda dive into the realm of the Shadow Person. Just what are they? Where do they come from? What do the want? Join our paranormal discussion and learn about the world that lurks in the shadows in what we are calling a Cryptic 101 session.

Journey back with the Encounters team to learn the story of Anneliese Michel. The story of Anneliese takes us back to the 1960s to a sixteen year old begins to suffer mental health problems that would leave the host feeling a more "sinister" presence or presences... The Michal case would go on to greatly impact Vatican law and treatment of mental health. We hope to illuminate the struggle and impact of this 7 year long case and hope to bring light to the often frogetten face behind "Emily Rose".

It's time for another FLASHBACK episode! On this episode going us on a trip back thru season 1 with our overview and telling of the MYRTLES. This week join Dakota and Amanda as they disclose the secrets of the Antebellum South's Most Haunted Home, Myrtles Plantation. This home has so many twists and turns, join Dakota and Amanda as we separate the fact from crap. Special Thanks to our friend Natalie for lending us a super spooky personal encounter she had on the property.

Now Streaming on Patreon! The Encounters Paranormal Team heads to Waco Texas to uncover the paranormal hotspots from their collegiate years. What awaits in Cameron Park? Who haunts the halls of the BPAC? And learn why Adelaide laments in the catwalks at McLennan Community College. It’s your favorite podcast now with video! Special Thanks to: Natalie Evans-Merkley, Randy Dockendor, Kelly Parker, McLennan Community College, and all our Patreon Subscribers for helping make this happen!

Amanda and I wanted to make sure we said thank you to all of you who have been here along the way the past 2 years. To celebrate Join us for a special re-airing of the episode that started it all. Archive Upload: the Launch of Encounters: A Paranormal Experience. In todays episode our hosts (Amanda and Dakota) discuss the aims of the podcast and the differences in Intellectual and Residual Hauntings. Do you know the difference? No matter the answer dive on in and join the discussion!

Join Amanda and Dakota as they explore a spooky double feature: first the legend behind the 'Haunted Spirit Tracks" or 'Railway' Legends of San Antonio & the story of a bus full of children and a crash course with fate and a train. Then Dakota loops in with the Mississippi Delta Devil Deals and learn why you never wanna make a deal with your soul. Dakota's confusion turns into your benefit as the Patreon CROSSROADS DOUBLE FEATURE is here! Tune in now and learn whats awaits at the...

On today's episode it another Secret Society Exploration with our very own, Natalie! Specifically we are diving into one of the most well known sects, The Fraternal Order of the Freemasons. An order known for its brotherly love, devotion to god, and secret rituals? Ask just about anyone you know about “secret societies” and the freemasons are bound to turn up on everyone’s list. But why is that? Tune in now to here some of the profound stories behind the foundation of the Worlds most public...

If you have never heard the story of Hilary Porter, it has everything: Reptilians, Greys, Abductions, Men In Black, Shadow People, & even top secret facility raids by little green men. With recollections stretching back to the early 50s, the life & abductions of Hilary Porter provides an interesting retrospective on what it means to be constantly observed, interacted with, and experimented on. Tune in now to hear the story of a woman who has seen aliens her entire life. Stay Spooky.

Happy May Encounter's Listeners! Dakota and Amanda wanted to give everyone who visits the Encounters Patreon something fun and entertaining, so for the month of May 2020  the 2020 Episodes of Paranormal Update have been made public! Here's our May 2020 Episode! This month, Paranormal Update explores:  Haunted Mansions for Rent, GoogleMaps Ghosts in France, Alien Confirmation from the Pentagon and so much more! Tune in Now and explore the latest updates in the paranormal news!

Welcome to Demonology 101! On this episode, Amanda & Dakota explore the massive and expansive topic of Demonology! Demonology has been a running topic amongst the spectral narrative for centuries and we are gonna distill it down to the basics with examples! In addition to the basics, the Encounters Team has compiled a few "Need to Know Demons" including: Andromalius, Paimon, Samael & other Demons. As well as some secret knowledge from our co-hort Natalie about "The King". Tune in...

This month, join Amanda and Dakota as they explore the legend behind the 'Killer in the Backseat" or 'High Beams' Legends. The stories all start out the same, a young female stops to get gas and then is chased by another vehicle flashing it's bright lights. Eventually the driver learns that a murderer or killer has stowed away in the back seat and she barely escaped with her life. We see this legend evolve, infiltrate the culture, and learn why you "always check your backseat". Tune in now!

This time on Encouners, your hosts head to the UK to dive deep into the legends and lore of the infamous Tower of London. With a history that stretches back 1000+ years, The Tower is one of London's paranormal hotspots that hosts a variety of supposed specters. From a BeHeaded Ann Boleyn to the Ghastly Ghost Bear in the Royal Menagerie, you never know who you may meet or what is lurking just around the corner. Tune in now and see what awaits at The Tower of London!

Hey hey Listeners! On this episode of Encounters, join Amanda and Dakota in an otherworldly discussion concerning ANCIENT ALIENS or the Ancient Astronaut Theory. So the idea is that Man had nothing to do with the ancient achievements like The Pyramids at Giza or Stonehenge but rather Extraterrestrial Beings from another planet came to Earth and provided man kind with the since forgotten knowledge and tools. What was this knowledge? Tune in know to find out.

On today's episode we are Exploring Secret Societies with Natalie! Specifically we are diving into the illustrious and secretive Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. A sect of English Magicians at the turn of the century held secret knowledge of the powers of astral projection, angel speak, and divine communication with "the others" but somewhere along the way they found themselves "incorporated". Tune in now to hear about all the things that happened between!

THE FIRST CRYTID 101 OF 2020! To kick off 2020 Cryptid style, Amanda & Dakota chose to start with the big one.... or Bigfoot rather. Sasquatch, Yeti, Hairy Man, Momo, Bigfoot. This tall, hairy, ape-like cryptid has fascinated humans for decades (maybe even centuries) but do we know who what why and where these creatures come from? This origin special is to help round out Squatch knowledge and lore from available texts and resources but more importantly to start the exploration into the...