Eerie Travels
Greetings, Traveler! Venture into the world of the unknown with Mark Muncy and Erika Lance as they explore monsters, legends, history, and mysteries. Each episode, we invite you to explore destinations for your own Eerie Travels!
Episodes
Episode 217 - Dark Side of the Smoky Mountains Book Launch
The ET Crew celebrate the release of The Dark Side of the Smoky Mountains! Have you ordered your copy yet?Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro M…
The Homunculi Project
A deep dive into the strange alchemical world of the Homunculus. Mark explores the mystical origins to its literary inspirations. From Frankenstein to Faust to Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, travel with us on this guide to those we call "T…
Episode 217 - Tragedy and Murder Songs Based on Reality
The ET Crew discuss songs that are based on a mystery or tragic event. Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardm…
The Occult World of John Pendragon
Who was John Pendragon? Delve into the world of the supernatural side of the United Kingdom and one its most enigmatic of figures. John Pendragon as chronicled by prolific author Brad Steiger describes encounters with poltergeists, ESP, and…
Episode 216 - Daniel Reed - Research as a Skeptic
The ET Crew interviews Daniel Reed, the founder of the West Virginia Skeptics Society. Driven by a lifelong fascination with mystery and a deep respect for evidence-based reasoning, Reed brings a multidisciplinary approach to skepticism. He…
SHODAN: A Shock to the System
"Pathetic Creature"Once again, we dive deep into a subject that causes fear in our humble host. The System Shock and BioShock series of games have given us chills for three decades. Mark gives control to the villains of these masterpieces o…
Episode 215 - Go Tell the Bees! - Bee Folklore
Bees are SO important to our planet, and have appeared in folklore throughout history. Be sure to tell your local hive about Eerie Travels!Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakei…
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot and Tom Lehrer
Kari and Mark discuss their time at the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference. They met with several Sasquatch hunters, tons of fans, and sold lots of art and books. After the break they discuss the loss of so many icons in such a few days, but…
Episode 214 - Bigfoot Hunting in the Appalachians and Beyond
The ET Crew interviews Harley Owens, a Sasquatch and Cryptid Researcher from the mountains of East Tennessee. Owens had his first experience with a Bigfoot on September 23rd 2020, which shook him to his core. Since December of 2023, he's be…
James Rink and the Secret Space Program
The Eerie Travels team tried to record an interview with James Rink. He describes himself as a veteran of the Secret Space Program. Due to unprecedented technical glitches, this episode was mostly lost. We were able to recover pieces of it …
Episode 213 - Listener Tales - Monsters Under The Bed and other Freaky Stories
The ET Crew read stories from you, the listener!Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusicFull Song available…
The Ghost of Saint Augustine's City Gates
Calista Muncy returns to Eerie Travels as we discuss a core memory of seeing the ghost at the St. Augustine City Gates. We'll dive a little into the haunted history of St. Augustine with fond memories of the Sheriff's Ghost Walk. #EerieTrav…
Episode 212 - The Boo-Hag, Rawhead, and Bloody Bones
The ET Crew talk javelinas and hags in this week's episode.Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusicFull Son…
Traveling to Orlando Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Mark and Kari discuss their recent travel to the Orlando Oddities & Curiosities Expo. They also explain their trip to film a book promo for their friend Jackie Sonnenberg in a local cemetery not far from the event. They then talk about some…
Episode 211 - The Devil's Tree
This week, the ET Crew \visit the devil's tree. Wait, wait ... we think it's actually this other tree over here. Whichever tree it is, there's definitely a spooky story attached. Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerie…
Vampires of the World: Japan
Mark continues his discussion of the many different vampire stories around the world. This time he discusses some of the legends of Japan. From the Rokurokubi, Nukekubi, and Kappa, to the infamous Shuten Doji (Drunken Boy). Learn about the …
Episode 210 - Brooke Moreland - Dark Florida
The ET Crew interview Brooke Moreland, creator of the Dark Florida Podcast! Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsGuest - Brooke Moreland @darkfloridapodcastProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.com…
Horror Hosts - Dr. Creep, Dr. Paul Bearer, and Zacherle
Mark takes you on a tour of his childhood television Horror Hosts. Dr. Creep haunted the screens of the Midwest with Shock Theater out of Cincinatti.Dr. Paul Bearer chilled the warm waters of Tampa Bay with his Creature Feature.Zacherle was…
Episode 209 - Grafton Monster Festival and Bonus Listener Tales
The ET Crew tag-teamed the Grafton Monster Festival and the Spruce Pine Alien Festival and we want to tell you ALL about it. Can you guess which VERY haunted location Mark tricked Erika into visiting?Plus, we read a few listener tales—most …
Episode 208 - Summer Solstice - On the Trail of Stone Henges
It's the summer solstice, which means it's the longest day of the year! One of the most interesting artifacts related to the solstice is the stone henge. Join us as we visit a few of the most famous henges in Europe and beyond. Episode Cre…
Episode 207 - 666 - Satanic and Demonic Movies
The ET Crew discuss their favorite movies starring the Beast Himself: the Devil!Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @dest…
Traveling to The Thomas House Hotel
Mark and Kari discuss their recent travels including the haunted Thomas House Hotel in western Tennessee. They also talk about the preparation for eerie Travels events. They give advice on how to prepare if you want to vend or speak at conf…
Episode 206 - Barry S. Anderson - Monster Makeup, Ghosts, and UFOs, too!
The ET Crew interview Barry Anderson, lengendary special effects makeup and commercial artist. From working on films like Day of the Dead to Jeepers Creepers, Barry is FULL of amazing stories. Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerik…
Anabelle: Some Harsh Truths - Minisode 11
Mark takes on the current controversy about the touring of Anabelle the haunted doll. He discusses his personal visit with the Warrens and his encounter with Anabelle. Then he discusses her historical account. Finally, he breaks down the ha…
Episode 205 - Listener Tales - Missing Time, the Fae, and More
The ET Crew read tales from you, the listener! Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusicFull Song available …
Sop, Doll, Sop : The Jack Tales
Mark goes back to his Appalachian roots to tell the classic Jack Tale, "Sop, Doll, Sop." Afterwards he discusses the questionable origins of the Jack Tales, and the legacy they have left behind for story tellers everywhere.Get The Jack Tale…
Episode 204 - Swamp Witches - Baba Yaga, Black Water Hattie, and More.
The Eerie Travels crew travel into the swamps of America to visit some witches. Some were real people (with real graves you can visit) and others were born from the lyrics of a song, but only one can beat you in a foot race. Episode Credits…
The World of Vampires: India
Mark hits the books to discuss vampire accounts from all over the world. Our first stop is India. Learn about Preta, Churiel, Vetala, Pey, and Pisacha. These are not your average vampires.#EerieTravels #Vampires #India #Hindu #Folklore #His…
Episode 203 - Listener Questions - Dead Coyotes, Glitches, and Portals
The ET Crew answers questions sent in by you, the listener! Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusicFull So…
Mel's Hole and Art Bell
What is the mystery of Mel's Hole? Is it a bottomless pit in Washington state? Is it an interdimensional anomaly? Is it a gateway for UFOs? Maybe it's none of the above.Join Mark as he dives into this strange case and then he talks about wh…
Episode 202 - The Kecksburg Incident - UFO or WWII German Time Machine?
This week, the ET crew travels back to 1965 to investigate a strange UFO ... or is it a time machine not unlike our own wayback machine?Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo…
The Ghost Phone vs The Ghost Radio - Tesla vs Edison
Can a phone call the dead? Can a radio hear the voices of ghosts? Tesla and Edison both thought so. Join Mark as he discovers how the rivalry of these two geniuses led to a battle to contact the spirit world through technological breakthrou…
Episode 201 - Bruce Sheffer and Bureau 13
The Eerie Crew interview Bruce Sheffer, Bureau 13 game designer and host of Gaming on the Frontier. Want to know what weapon will take out a very specific kind of vampire? We have the answers for you!Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @aut…
The Aurora Crash and The Aero Club
Mark takes us on a virtual travel to the semi-forgotten Aurora UFO crash of April,1897 complete with a buried alien corpse. From there he follows a trail that leads to the lost journal of a member of a secret society that may have had the s…
Episode 200 - Listener Tales - Glitches, Sasquatch, and a Vampire!
It's episode 200, and we're celebrating with listener tales! Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsProducer - Beau Lake @beau__lakeinfo@eerietravels.comIntro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusicFull S…
Broken Arrows - What Scares Mark?
In this minisode, Mark answers his most asked question. What scares him?Turns out his answer is lost nuclear weapons! Who wouldn't be scared of that? From a swamp in North Carolina, to the Pacific Coast, he'll discuss that there are still 6…
Episode 199 - Bat Boy - The Myth, the Legend, and The Weekly World News!
Remember seeing The Weekly World News near the checkout counter? The Eerie Travels crew discusses its most famous headline (who may, or may not, be Mark's son): BAT BOY!Episode Credits:Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, @eerietravelsPro…
Old Haunted Tales from Tampa Bay
Mark dug into his old email bag from his "Eerie Florida" and Hellview Cemetery days. He then shares some of these encounter tales and his memories of them. There are ghostly tales from a couple of haunted locations including a hospital/nurs…
Episode 198 - Anastasia Elfman and The Uninvited
This week, the ET crew chats with Anastasia Elfman about her favorite movie: The Uninvited. Raised in Laguna Beach, California, the daughter of former Marines, Anastasia grew up in the theater with classical cello, a strong love of horror f…
The Dancing Ghost of Gulfport
Mark tells a fictional story from his old, haunted house attraction, Hellview Cemetery. It's about a strange encounter with a dancing figure on a foggy night with a terrifying figure.After the break we tell the real legend behind the horror…