Planet Fear
Planet Fear is about all the things that scare us the most. From the fascinating world of the paranormal and unknown, to the horrible and gruesome acts of true crime.
Episodes
Son of Sam | New York
David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, terrorized New York City in the late 1970's. His story is one of the most interesting and bizarre serial killer cases in American history. We check out the recently released documentary, Conversations with a…
Labubu Pazuzu | Beijing
Labubu has become a household name. Sought after by nearly everyone, including Hollywood celebrities. But is there something more sinister, darker, hiding behind that devlish little grin? Are we blindly worshipping the demon known as Pazuzu…
The Jamisons | Eufaula, Oklahoma
The Jamison family always seemed surrounded by tragedy and turmoil, but what happened in the mountains of Oklahoma remains a mystery still to this day. Was it a case of a couple finally giving up, or were they pushed to their untimely end b…
Man In The Fields | The British Isles
A lot of us grew up scaring one another with things like Bloody Mary and Ouija Boards, but are these really just harmless games, or are they rituals inviting real evil into our lives and our homes? We take a look at the Man In The Fields, a…
Killer Clowns | Greenville, South Carolina
Clowns are meant to be funny, but for some they are terrifying. Those fears might be rooted in real life events, when killer clowns have randomly appeared, attacking people and trying to lure children into the woods. But first...
Jaws and the Original Shark Week | Amity Island
We're gonna need a bigger podcast! Planet Fear takes a look back at 50 years of Jaws, and the original shark week that started it all. But first...
Episode 27: Skinwalkers
Skinwalkers have become a popular subject of modern day horror and fiction, spotlighted by the popularity of the mysterious Skinwalker Ranch. But what is true and what isn't? Skinwalkers are a forbidden subject for Native Americans, somethi…
Episode 26: Celebrity Ghost Stories
Does becoming a member of the Hollywood elite guarantee your spot in the afterlife? We take a look at some of the famous celebrities that have been spotted even after death, and some of the paranormal experiences living celebrities claim to…
Episode 25: The Anatomy Of A Cult
When you hear the definition of what a cult is, you start to realize it sounds awfully similar to definitions of other groups of people, philosophies, and ideas. We hear about the big cults, the ones that end in tragedy or gather the most f…
Episode 24: The Spook Light Mystery
Spook lights, ghost lights, orbs, no matter what you call them, people have been seeing strange balls of light in certain areas around the world for as far back as anyone can remember. They've been documented, studied by the military, and a…
Episode 23: The Hello Kitty Murder
The Hello Kitty murder is one of the most gruesome and horrific crimes ever committed. A young woman is held hostage and savagely tortured for an entire month before death finally released her from her living hell. Even in death she would n…
Episode 22: The San Antonio Ghost Children
In San Antonio, Texas, an urban legend exists about a tragic accident where a school bus loaded with children was struck by a train while stalled on the railroad tracks. According to legend, the ghosts of these deceased children will push m…
Episode 21: The Little Rock Serial Slasher
A serial killer is on the loose, prowling the streets of Little Rock, Arkansas, looking for their next victim. The attacks have been violent, random victims have been found stabbed numerous times, and the police have no solid leads. But law…
Episode 20: Locked-In Alive In The Morgue
Imagine finding yourself trapped in your own body, unable to speak or move, and laying on an autopsy table. Think it hasn't happened? We go direct to the source, and speak with an embalmer about the procedures of conducting an autopsy and p…
Episode 19: Buried Alive!
Mistakes happen, even when it comes to death and burials. Throughout history, there have been reported cases of humans being accidentally buried alive. But what about the cases when it's not accidental? On this episode of Planet Fear, we ta…
Episode 18: The Hernandez Poltergeist
The San Pedro haunting is one of the most frightening paranormal cases ever. A young mother, Jackie Hernandez, found herself in the middle of a haunting that would prove not only to be frightening, but even life-threatening at times. We dis…
Episode 17: Canine Cryptids
Dogs are known as man's best friend, but when it comes to cryptid canines, that's certainly not the case. Stories date back centuries of wolf and dog-like creatures that have preyed on humans and animals alike. Everyone knows the fables of …
Episode 16: Bigfoot, Cannabis, and Murder, Oh My!
People are disappearing in cannabis country, and bigfoot might be to blame. We have a candid conversation about the recently released Hulu true crime documentary "Sasquatch", where three cannabis farmers were found ripped apart and torn lim…
Episode 15: The Ripper Crew
In the early 1980's, a group of men known as the Ripper Crew prowled the streets of Chicago, carrying out some of the most horrific crimes in history. Led by a satanic, cult-like leader, Robin Gecht, law enforcement would dub the group of s…
Episode 14: Curses!
We dive down the rabbit hole of the mysterious world of CURSES! Are curses real? We talk about some of the most famous curses, and the stories behind them. One thing is for sure, there's a lot of weird and scary things when it comes to curs…
Episode 13: Spontaneous Human Combustion
Is it possible for humans to suddenly burst into flames? Science doesn't have an exact answer, but according to witnesses, spontaneous human combustion is a very real event. We relax a bit after our Girl Scout Murders episodes, and take a l…
Episode 12: The Girl Scout Murders Part 2 - The Hidden Truth
The Girl Scout Murders were a horrible tragedy on their own, but there is a darker, hidden side to this event. One involving a spiritual battle between good and evil Medicine Men, skinwalkers, curses, and more. Join us as we conclude our co…
Episode 11: The Girl Scout Murders Part 1
In the summer of 1977, three little girls were brutally attacked and murdered while attending camp in Oklahoma. This horrible and unresolved case would become known as "The Girl Scout Murders", and haunts the state still to this day. Rumors…
Episode 10: Personal Ghost Stories
What causes a house to be haunted? Matt and Lauren discuss some of their own personal paranormal experiences in this trip down a haunted memory lane, and go over some of the events that have taken place in the very house where they record P…
Episode 9: The Cecil Murder Hotel
The Cecil Hotel. L.A.'s premier hotel for the criminal macabre. Serial killers such as Richard Ramirez have graced the darkened hallways of the "Murder Hotel", which recently came into the spot light after the strange disappearance and deat…
Episode 8: Near Death Experiences
On this episode of Planet Fear, we tell our own personal stories of near death experiences, and how it may have changed each of us forever. Is there something waiting for us after we die? According to some who have had a near death experien…
Episode 7: The Night Stalker Richard Ramirez
In the 1980s, a predator was roaming the neighborhood streets of California. A serial killer was on the loose, one like no other, with seemingly no limitations to the brutality they would inflict on their victims. Richard Ramirez became kno…
Episode 6: Omens Of Death
Every culture has their own superstitions, especially when it comes to omens of impending doom or death. But are any of these death omens actually real, or are they just superstition? We take a look at a myriad of death omens, and try to fi…
Episode 5: The Moonlight Murders of Texarkana
In the spring of 1946, the town of Texarkana was terrorized by a serial killer known as the "Phantom Killer". The masked murderer would lead local law enforcement, Texas Rangers, and even the FBI on a manhunt that would only lead to the kil…
Episode 4: Phantom Hitchhikers and Roadside Apparitions
We take a look at some of the more infamous tales of phantom hitchhikers and roadside apparitions. Are these ghosts and hauntings for real, or just urban legends meant to pass along an important lesson? One thing is for certain, the stories…
Episode 3: The Strangest Bigfoot Story You Never Heard
Bob Dominguez, paranormal and bigfoot researcher, joins us to discuss some of the strange bigfoot activity and encounters he has experienced in an area of Texas that seems to be a magnet for this sort of activity. Could this be the Texas ve…
Episode 2: The Bever Family Murders
In the summer of 2015, brothers Robert and Michael Bever of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, went on a stabbing spree, murdering 5 members of their immediate family. The events of that night shocked the entire community in the quiet suburb they live…
Episode 1: What Are You Afraid Of?
Planet Fear begins with an introduction to our hosts, Matt and Lauren. They discuss some of the frightening things they have experienced and explain why they are obsessed with the paranormal, true crime, and all the frightening things in be…