The Q Files

Finding Hester Foster

This week, we explore the story of Hester Foster. In what may be our most important episode to date, and one that will undoubtedly rewrite the history books, we tell you the story of Hester’s life. In our attempts at contacting her spirit by investigating a building she is said to haunt, we make a…

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Mother’s Murder Day

This week we’re taking a twisted turn on Mother’s Day by diving into the murderous true crime tale of Ethel Geller Yeldem. Ethel’s story is one of a woman at her wits’ end and a society that failed her. Any honest account of her life, and one not told just for morbid murder porn, makes…

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The Blackbird of Chernobyl

On this week’s show, we’ll be discussing the “blackbird of Chernobyl” and sharing a grim anniversary. 35 years ago today (April 26), an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in the northern region of Soviet Ukraine, led to the worst nuclear disaster in history. The Chernobyl accident, as it is called,  put 400 times more radioactive…

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Doctoring the Devil – Appalachian Folk Magic with Jake Richards

On this weeks magical show, we’ll be discussing Appalachian folk magic with Jake Richards. Jake is an expert practitioner of Appalachian folk magic and the author of “Backwoods Witchcraft” and his latest, “Doctoring the Devil: Notebooks of an Appalachian Conjure Man“. To celebrate having Jake on the show, we’re also hosting a giveaway where you…

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The Last, Last Supper

In this follow up episode to our special Easter show, The Last Supper, we will continue examining the lore, legend, and menu of, arguably, one of the most sacred events in Christianity known as “The Last Supper”, and discuss executions in America, today. We’ll also dive into Lori’s real life experience with one of America’s…

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The Last Supper

In this special Easter episode, we will be examining the lore, legend, and menu of, arguably, one of the most sacred events in Christianity known as “The Last Supper”, the very basis of the Holy Eucharist or Communion. Ultimately, we’ll take a look at, executions. And more importantly, solitary, final dinners of the condemned known…

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Dark Air with Terry Carnation

Dark Air with Terry Carnation premiers April 1st – wherever fine podcasts are sold. In this bonus episode of The Q Files, we have a very special show, with a very special guest. Legendary AM radio host, provocateur, world traveler, bon vivant, raconteur, owner of a great set of gams and a glorious VHS rental…

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Painting the Unexplained – Ralph Walters

Welcome back to The Q Files, in this episode, we’ll be discussing the mystical, magical, and paranormal. Events and experiences that are often hard to describe with words. The overwhelming power of such an unusual experience is often processed instead as raw emotion, splintered memory, wonder, confusion or even horror.  How do we convey our…

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Is This Spontaneous Human Combustion Or Am I Just Getting Warm?

Welcome back to The Q Files. In this episode we’ll be sharing the fascinating history of spontaneous human combustion – also known as preternatural combustibility and auto-oxidation –  the idea that people can, while simply minding their own business, burst into flames, with no external source of ignition. The fire is believed to start within…

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Ghosts In The White House

Welcome back to The Q Files – In this special Presidents Day episode we will examine what is arguably the most haunted house in America. 1600 Pennsylavnia Avenue, also known as, the White House. There is a long history of the sighting of ghosts, spirits, and apparitions of those who once resided within these famous…

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