Astonishing Legends
Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends Productions

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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!

Recent Episodes

S2 Ep3: The Maltese Phantom
JAN 27, 2026
S2 Ep3: The Maltese Phantom
<div> <p>In tonight’s dead letter, a simple move to a quiet farmhouse turns into a bit of an accidental science experiment between two roommates who didn't want to sound "crazy" to each other. They both lived with the same unsettling experiences for months in total silence until a conversation on their final day changed everything. It’s a fascinating look at how our surroundings—and even the very ground beneath us—might be playing tricks on our senses, either organically or spiritually.<br><strong><br>Reference Links</strong><br><strong><br>Recommended Reading &amp; Resources<br></strong><br><a href="https://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens/season-12/episode-8">Ancient Aliens: The Alien Frequency (Season 12, Episode 8)<br></a><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/">The Maltese Falcon (1941) - IMDB<br></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mountain-Untold-Story-Dyatlov/dp/1452140030">Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar<br></a><a href="https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search?q=Human%20Response%20to%20Vibration&amp;page=%7B%22from%22:0,%22size%22:25%7D">NASA Technical Reports: Human Response to Vibration</a><br><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24236415_A_Ghost_in_the_Machine">Vic Tandy: The Ghost in the Machine</a></p><p><strong>Geographic Landmarks<br></strong><br><a href="https://heritagemalta.mt/explore/ggantija-temples/">Ggantija Temples, Gozo</a><br><a href="https://heritagemalta.mt/explore/hal-saflieni-hypogeum/">Hal Saflieni Hypogeum</a><br><a href="https://heritagemalta.mt/explore/tarxien-temples/">Tarxien Temples</a><br><a href="https://www.visitgozo.com/">Gozo Island</a></p><p>Send your Dead Letter to [email protected]!</p></div>
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42 MIN
S2 Ep2: Ask and you Might Receive
JAN 20, 2026
S2 Ep2: Ask and you Might Receive
<div> <p>In tonight’s dead letter, listener Chris and his wife venture to the highest point east of the Rockies for a night of stargazing under the Milky Way. While lying on the summit of Black Elk Peak, Chris decides to put out a silent, mental invitation to the universe to see if anything might respond. The atmosphere shifts dramatically during their descent, leading to an incident in the dark woods that leaves the couple questioning the nature of the "entities" Chris had called upon. Scott and Forrest discuss the spiritual history of this sacred Lakota location and whether Chris unintentionally followed a protocol that opened a door to the unexplained. </p><p><strong>Reference Links</strong></p></div><ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Black+Elk+Speaks+The+Complete+Edition">Black Elk Speaks: The Complete Edition</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=BFRO.net/legends">BFRO - Bigfoot Legends</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=UFO+Reality+Jenny+Randalls">UFO Reality by Jenny Randalls</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=In+the+Spirit+of+Crazy+Horse+Peter+Matthiessen">In the Spirit of Crazy Horse by Peter Matthiessen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=CE5+protocols">CE5 Protocols</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Oz+Factor+paranormal">The Oz Factor</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Thunderheart+movie">Thunderheart (1992 Film)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Age+of+Disclosure+documentary">The Age of Disclosure</a></li> </ul>
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37 MIN
S2 Ep1: The Boy on 2600
JAN 13, 2026
S2 Ep1: The Boy on 2600
<div> <p>In tonight’s dead letter… listener Kevin, an overnight security officer at the time, faces an unsettling experience in the silent, abandoned wing of a psychiatric hospital. He encounters an entity that isn't misty or formless, but a shimmering, blue-lit figure. The encounter takes a turn when the presence seems to pause, acknowledge him, and continue its inexplicable journey. This is not your typical haunting.</p><p><strong>Episode References &amp; Further Reading:</strong><br><strong>Waverly Hills Sanatorium:</strong><br>Official Site: <a href="https://www.therealwaverlyhills.com/">Waverly Hills Sanatorium</a><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverly_Hills_Sanatorium">Waverly Hills Sanatorium - Wikipedia<br></a><br><strong>Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum:</strong><br>Official Site: <a href="https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/">Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum</a><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Allegheny_Lunatic_Asylum">Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Wikipedia<br></a><br><strong>Kecksburg UFO Incident:</strong><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kecksburg_UFO_incident">Kecksburg UFO incident - Wikipedia</a></p><p><strong>The Backrooms:</strong><br>Know Your Meme: <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-backrooms">Know Your Memes: The Back Rooms<br></a><br><strong>Corpse Candles:</strong><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpse_candle">Corpse road - Wikipedia<br></a><br><strong>Will-o'-the-wisps:</strong><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp">Will-o'-the-wisp - Wikipedia</a></p><p><strong>Fata Morgana (Mirage):</strong><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fata_Morgana">Fata Morgana - Wikipedia</a><br>Wikipedia (General Mirages): <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirage">Mirage - Wikipedia<br></a><br><strong>"Skinwalkers at the Pentagon" by George Knapp and Colm Kelleher:</strong><br>Amazon Link: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Skinwalkers-Pentagon-Insiders-Account-Government/dp/1949507222">George Knapp &amp; Colm Kelleher: Skinwalkers at the Pentagon (Amazon)</a><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/50yAGKMJ6DIx49O0ebB3fd?si=782899b3b3f54122">Astonishing Legends Episode</a></p><p><strong>Synesthesia:</strong><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia">Synesthesia - Wikipedia<br></a><br><strong>Jim Harold's Campfire Podcast:</strong><br>Official Site: <a href="https://jimharold.com/jim-harolds-campfire/">Jim Harold's Campfire<br></a><br><strong>Color Symbolism in Esotericism (regarding light colors):</strong><br>Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_symbolism#Esotericism">Color symbolism - Wikipedia<br></a><br></p></div>
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37 MIN