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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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  • Flesh-Eating Bacteria with Scared All The Time

    Flesh-Eating Bacteria with Scared All The Time
    Dec 16 2025
    With Scott and Forrest on hiatus, join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them in this special presentation of the Astonishing Legends Network's hit show Scared All The Time!

    In this episode (chosen by the fans!) the boys go sicko mode and come down with a case of necrotizing fasciitis...better known as flesh-eating bacteria. They cover the symptoms, the consequences, and what it takes to survive one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Plus: sepsis survivor stories!

    Don't love every word they say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love:

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:27 - Housekeeping
    00:06:49 - We’re Talking Flesh-Eating Bacteria
    00:10:04 - Cabin Fever
    00:16:04 - Nico gets Necrotic
    00:20:00 - Necrotizing Fasciitis
    00:29:31 - Tranq
    00:32:49 - The History of Flesh-Eating Diseases
    00:41:32 - What Happens to the Infected
    00:44:50 - FEB Survivor Stories
    00:49:22 - The Case of the Red Leg
    00:59:37 - Gross-ish Part 1 Starts
    01:00:28 - Gross-ish Part 1 Ends
    01:05:45 - Gross-ish Part 2 Starts
    01:11:31 - Gross-ish Part 2 Ends
    01:16:33 - Elenor Follow-Up
    01:22:10 - Sepsis
    01:25:00 - Sepsis Survivor Stories
    01:28:15 - The Fear Tier

    NOTE: Ads out of our control may affect chapter timing.

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    And the show notes for every episode can now be found on our website.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery
    Dec 10 2025
    SPECIAL PRESENTATION of The Midnight Library for Astonishing Legends Listeners - From Miranda Merrick: Welcome, Spooky Lovely! We have a fabulous evening planned for you in Highgate Cemetery! There will be gruesome finds, battling vampire hunters, rattled bones, and wandering ghosts- all shared with you by your rumored witch host! So, breathe deep, the gathering gloom, and pick out your spot in The Reading Room! We're so happy to see you!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
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    47 mins
  • 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
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