Dairyland Frights

What makes a horror movie truly terrifying? Is it the blood, the suspense, the psychological terror, or the things our imagination creates when the camera looks away? On this episode of Dairyland Frights, we welcome horror movie enthusiast and podcast co-host Bill “The Butcher” Van Veghel from Land of the Creeps for a frightfully entertaining conversation about horror movies, legendary filmmakers, cult classics, and the evolution of the genre.

n this chilling episode of Dairyland Frights, host John sits down with paranormal investigator, medium, tarot reader, hairstylist, and mother — Joy zIggaty— for one of the most intense supernatural conversations ever featured on the show. Joy opens up about growing up surrounded by terrifying entities, shadow figures, and unexplained paranormal activity that haunted her childhood home. From seeing spirits as a child to being chased by a crawling entity near her family’s garage, Joy shares firsthand experiences that blur the line between the living and the dead. The episode takes an even darker turn as Joy reveals the shocking story behind her experience at Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum — an encounter so disturbing it eventually led to her appearance on the hit paranormal TV series Ghost Adventures. Joy describes terrifying encounters with a sinister smiling entity, unexplained EVP responses, shadow figures, physical sensations, and overwhelming fear inside the infamous museum. John and Joy also dive deep into: Demonic oppression vs. angry spirits Haunted objects and cursed items Why teenage girls are often linked to possession cases The dangers of taking objects from cemeteries Spirit attachments and paranormal cleansing Shadow people and negative entities Annabelle and the Warrens Ghost communication and mediumship Protecting yourself during paranormal investigations Real-life exorcism experiences Paranormal encounters involving serial killers like Samuel Little and Ed Gein Joy also shares emotional stories about helping people connect with loved ones who have passed away and explains how she sets boundaries with spirits while navigating life as a psychic medium and mother. If you love paranormal podcasts, haunted locations, ghost stories, demonic encounters, supernatural investigations, and true paranormal experiences, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Topics Covered Ghosts & hauntings Shadow figures Paranormal investigations Ghost Adventures behind the scenes Demonic entities Mediumship & tarot readings Haunted museums Spirit communication Exorcisms Haunted objects Paranormal protection 🎧 Listen now to this terrifying episode of Dairyland Frights and decide for yourself… are these entities truly evil, or is something even darker hiding in the shadows?

What happens when paranormal investigators go searching for answers—and the equipment seems to answer back? On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes J&J Paranormal for a fascinating conversation about ghost hunting, unexplained encounters, paranormal equipment, debunking evidence, and some of their most memorable investigations.

In this spine-tingling episode, host John Radtke is joined once again by Rissa from Tea & Smoke for an in-depth journey into one of the most infamous paranormal tools of all time — the Ouija Board. From its eerie Victorian origins to its pop culture legacy, they trace how a “toy” became one of the world’s most feared gateways to the unknown. 👻 Episode Summary What started as a parlor game during the Spiritualist movement of the 1800s soon transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Rissa walks us through the dark, tragic, and surprisingly entrepreneurial history of the Ouija board — from its creation by businessmen in Baltimore to the spooky myths and moral panics that followed. You’ll learn how a locket, a séance, and a clever marketing plan birthed a legend that refuses to die. Together, John and Rissa explore: The Fox Sisters and the birth of American spiritualism How Helen Peters named the Ouija board — and how it betrayed her Why Hasbro now owns one of the world’s most “haunted” brands The Exorcist effect that turned a game into a demonic symbol The Satanic Panic years — and how fear fueled sales Modern science’s explanation: the ideomotor effect And whether Ouija boards are truly dangerous… or just misunderstood 💀 Highlights 📜 The Ouija board’s link to the Civil War, grief, and loss 🪦 The mysterious death of inventor William Fuld 🧠 How scientists once used Ouija boards to access hidden memories 🎬 Pop culture moments from I Love Lucy to The Exorcist 🔥 The surprising rules of play — and what not to ask 🕯️ Why You’ll Love It This episode blends history, folklore, and psychology with John and Rissa’s trademark humor and insight. Whether you’re a skeptic, believer, or just love a good ghost story, you’ll come away with a whole new understanding of why the Ouija board endures — and why it might not be as evil as you think. 📅 Episode Out: Halloween Week 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your chills.💬 Rate, review, and share to keep the spooky stories alive!

On this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back paranormal author, investigator, medium, and pet medium Rob Gutro for a fascinating journey into haunted locations, spirit communication, paranormal investigation, and signs from beloved pets who have crossed over.