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Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends

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 The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC Social Sciences World
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  • SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles
    Nov 23 2025
    SPECIAL CROSSOVER PRESENTATION of Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf
    "The Ghost of 29 Megacycles" - S1:E5

    "At first, he couldn't believe what was happening. A shape was beginning to form. He could clearly see the head and face of a man. O'Neill was gripped in fear. 'My God who are you?' Bill said. He was more than surprised when the figure answered: 'They call me, Doc Nick'." – from The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller.

    Close your eyes and picture this: it's the winter of 1984. Karma Chameleon is on the radio, Ronald Reagan just announced his candidacy for a second presidential term, and a young Richard was returning home late on a Saturday night when his brother, John, caught him in the hallway and made him listen to the scariest thing they'd ever heard.

    In this episode, Richard explores The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller. This book chronicles the development and use of the Spiricom device, an invention claiming to facilitate two-way communication between the living and the dead. As Richard immerses himself in the pages of The Ghost of 29 Megacycles, which he found in 1997, he can’t help but see himself reflected in the pages. You see, he was holed up in the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, working on The Mothman Prophecies. Through Meek's unwavering belief in the impossible, Richard finds inspiration to embrace his own sense of limitless belief, propelling him to finish the screenplay and truly bet on himself.

    Join Richard as he uncovers the mysteries of the Spiricom and reflects on the power of belief, in both yourself…and the paranormal.

    Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts for the next episode. Learn more about the stories, books, music, and more featured in this episode at https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/
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    57 mins
  • Important Announcement

    Important Announcement
    Nov 2 2025
    Astonishing Legends and the Astonishing Dead Letter Office are on pause.
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    2 mins
  • 51: Spectral Hounds

    51: Spectral Hounds
    Oct 21 2025
    In tonight’s dead letter… Luke recounts a spooky camping trip with his brother and father where they found themselves surrounded by something both canine and ethereal. Despite being experienced outdoorsmen, they’re unable to defend themselves against whatever is encircling their campsite as the leader of this pack of animals stares intently at them, and has no reaction to shots fired in self-defense.

    LINKS:
    The Tule River Indian Tribe
    https://tulerivertribe-nsn.gov/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tule_River_Indian_Tribe_of_the_Tule_River_Reservation

    Black Dog
    https://www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk/the-black-dog-of-east-anglia/

    The Barghest
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barghest

    The Hellhound
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellhound

    The Black Shuck
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Shuck

    Original Reddit Post
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/55mhg6/surrounded_by_translucent_coyotes/

    The KLF 3AM Eternal
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_a.m._Eternal


    MOVIE REFERENCES:
    Jacob’s Ladder
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob's_Ladder_(1990_film)


    BOOK REFERENCES:
    Wild Talents: By Charles Fort
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Talents_(book)

    The Silver Bridge (Collapse/Mothman Connection)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge


    PODCAST EPISODES:

    Let’s Not Meet
    https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/
    https://crypticcountypodcasts.com/

    Radiolab: You Are Here
    https://www.radiolab.org/podcast/110165-you-are-here

    Astonishing Legends: Are We Ever Alone?
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nLvVgPmouZsTAnuxepPMo?si=7eb6d9be9f9b4c14

    Astonishing Legends: The Sheriff and Outlaw Henry Plummer Part 1
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aPODiXAQaJwg5GePi7039?si=78bc91b6c0e14a3a


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    Send YOUR story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    45 mins
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