Shadow Carriers
A curated collection of paranormal folklore, assembled by two life-long storytellers, sonically mixed to bring you into the darkness and out again.
Episodes
S6, E7: Swamp Moon Rising
Deep in the Louisiana swamps, a shadow prowls among the cypress and mist. Some whisper it’s a curse, others swear it’s a beast, while still others claim it’s just a tale spun by Cajun mothers to keep their children in line - but all know to…
S6, E6: The Devil's House
In New Orleans’ Garden District, a stately mansion rose from the earth overnight - a house whispered to belong to the Devil himself. Within its lavish halls, he kept his bride. But when a charming stranger dares to trespass on what the Devi…
S6, E5: The Storyteller, The Saint, & The Stryzga (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of our special two-part audio drama is here. The Carter Brothers were hanged, but death was never the end. A haunted survivor trains for a year and a day, preparing to finish what the noose could not. Beneath New Orleans' stone and s…
S6, E4: The Storyteller, The Saint, & The Stryzga (Pt. 1)
Part 1 of our special two-part audio drama is here. This month, Shadow Carriers resurrects the legend of the Carter Brothers—New Orleans’ most infamous vampire killers. Told through the eyes of a young woman who narrowly escaped their grasp…
S6, E3: The Bricked Up Window
A bricked-up window on Royal Street conceals a chilling legend—the story of the mysterious, impossibly charming St. Germain. Was he a European aristocrat, an immortal alchemist, or something far more bloodthirsty? Join us as we trace the tr…
S6, E2: Boom
[Beauregard-Keyes House] In this episode, we step inside the historic Beauregard-Keyes House on Chartres Street, where a collection of porcelain dolls and a legacy of strange happenings have kept the past eerily present. From mysterious por…
S6, E1: Memento Mori
[Angel Xiques Mansion] Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, 521 Dauphine Street looks like just another historic New Orleans home—until the past reaches out to remind you it never left. Behind its elegant facade lurks a history steep…
S6: The Entr'acte
Before we step fully into Season 6, this Entr’acte serves as a whispered invitation back to the haunted streets of New Orleans. The Crescent City’s ghosts stir once more, as old classics resurface with newfound chills and fresh horrors emer…
S5,E13: Snowflake
[Sioux St. Marie, MI ]  In our enchanting season finale, Shadow Carriers invites you on a magical holiday journey to St. Saint Marie, Michigan. This special episode unveils a heartwarming twist to the paranormal—proof that not all hauntings…
S5,E12: Interred
[Edisto Island, South Carolina | Julia Legare] On a South Carolina isle, whispers of tragedy echo through the centuries. Julia Legare, a vibrant young woman, was struck by illness and pronounced dead—only to awaken entombed in darkness. Whe…
S5,E11: Child's Play
Come with us as we delve into the mysterious world of supernatural ritual games—dangerous doorways to other realms that are opened by the bold and closed by the lucky. From Bloody Mary’s cursed mirror to the Midnight Man’s relentless hunt, …
S5,E10: The Sky Club
[Aurora, IL | Leland Tower]  -  In the heart of Aurora, Illinois, an imposing structure looms over the Fox River—a silent witness to decades of mysterious deaths and unsettling occurrences. The Leland Tower, once a beacon of luxury and prog…
S5,E9: Are You Afraid Of The Light?
[Upper Peninsula, MI]  -  In the remote woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a mysterious light has appeared for decades, baffling locals and visitors alike. Known as the Paulding Light, this glowing anomaly has sparked countless paranormal…
S5,E8: The Tommy Knockers
[Upper Peninsula, MI]  -  Beneath the surface of the Upper Peninsula's mining towns, a restless presence lingers in the dark. Some say the Tommy Knockers are friendly spirits, woven into the very fabric of the town, watching over the miners…
S5,E7: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
[Sault St. Marie, MI]  -  In the shadows of Sault Ste. Marie’s forgotten prohibition bars, something lingers. Spectral patrons who may not know they’ve already passed on whisper through the dimly lit corners, leaving behind more than just u…
Promo: Andersonville Ghost Tour 2024
Get a sneak peek into our spine-chilling Halloween season!  We’re unveiling the eerie secrets behind our upcoming Chicago Andersonville Ghost Tour and introducing our 'Four Shadows' special—where a brand-new episode haunts your feed every w…
Promo: 2024 Award Show
It's time to cast your votes for our first-ever Shadow Carriers Award Show! We've got six spine-chilling categories, including the "Oh No, So Scary" for the episode that truly haunted you and the "RUN!" award for the one you just couldn’t f…
S5,E6: Kith & Kin
[The Bell Witch]  -  Join us as we delve into the eerie legend of the Bell Witch, a sinister spirit that tormented the Bell family of Tennessee in the early 19th century. Hear the first-hand terrifying accounts of ghostly apparitions, unset…
S5,E5: Asylum
[Acocks Medical Center]Nestled in the shadow of Marquette, Acocks Medical Center stands as a monument to forgotten sorrows and unspeakable horrors. Once a bustling hospital, it now lies abandoned, its corridors echoing with the chilling rem…
S5,E4: Sound of Silence
[St. John's Bridge | Portland, OR]In the realm of the paranormal, our senses become our gateways to the unknown. A whiff of a loved one's perfume may waft through the air, the sight of a ghostly orb might drift across a camera's lens, or a …
S5,E3: Haunting of Brownsville Road
[3406 Brownsville Road | Pittsburgh, PA ]In 1988, a Brentwood family’s home became a battleground against a true demon. Beyond the realm of Hollywood horror, this sinister presence tortured the living with otherworldly malice. Catholic prie…
S5,E2: The Man In the Closet
[ Villisca Axe Murder House | Villisca, IA]In the eerie depths of rural Iowa lies the infamous Villisca Axe Murder house, shrouded in a chilling tale of unspeakable horror. Decades after the gruesome slaying of the Moore family and their gu…
S5,E1: The Hammer & The Stocking
[ Colonel Buck's Tomb | Bucksport, ME]Every hometown has its haunts, and this week we're setting the stage in Bucksport, Maine where the quaint streets conceal dark secrets and lingering spirits. Join us as we unveil the haunting narratives…
S5: The Entr'acte
We're leaving behind the maritime mysteries and monsters of the deep to take a road trip. In this season, we'll be exploring "Hometown Haunts" - the paranormal happenings that have taken place in small-town America. From demon-infested hous…
S4,E10: Snow Globe
[ Christmas Tree Schooner | Milwaukee, WI ]In the Victorian tradition of scary ghost stories for Christmas Eve, we bring you the legend of the “Christmas Tree Schooner”, a three-masted schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1912. Join us as…
S4,E9: The Mate's Revenge
The slasher film is not generally in Shadow Carrier's wheelhouse - not our typical fare. But in the wheelhouse of a fateful Great Lakes cruiser, the deck is stained red with blood. He’s coming. Blade brandished into a story unlike any we’ve…
S4, E8: What Lies Beneath
[ S.S. Kamloops & Grandpa ]The S.S. Kamloops was a Canadian freighter that vanished in a storm on Lake Superior in 1927, taking all 22 crew members with it. For 50 years, the ship remained hidden at the bottom of the lake, until it was disc…
S4,E7: Spectral Whaler
There have been many harrowing stories that have come from the chilling, mysterious shores of Nantucket. As the whaling capital of the world, this island town was once a place of blood and glory, where men risked their lives to hunt the gre…
S4,E6: Sailing Into History
[ S.S. Hudson]On September 15, 1901, the S. S. Hudson left Duluth with a cargo of wheat and flax, bound for Buffalo. It was a fine steel vessel, fast and sturdy. But the next day, a fierce storm swept across Lake Superior, and the Hudson va…
S4,E5: Don't Look Up
[ S.S. Ourang Medan]In June 1947, a chilling SOS went out to almost a hundred merchant ships on the Straits of Malacca. The ship, Silver Star, answered the distressed call - and what they found was a scene of horror and mystery that has con…
Special Announcement: October 2023
We pause for just a moment in our "Spirit Ships & Haunted Harbors" season to give you an excited, inside look into what Shadow Carriers has to offer in October 2023. Get ready for spooky season with us!
S4,E4: The Devil's Barkentine
The “Felon Fleet” truly was hell unleashed on the open sea. This armada of ships was converted into floating jails and filled to the brim with the convicted. And one ship amongst them all stood out in her horror - the "Success". Armed with …
S4,E3: Pythagorean of the Paranormal
The Bermuda Triangle has long been lauded as a nautical area of mystery and horror. Ships and whole crews disappearing, never to be seen again. Airplanes vanishing with no trace of wreckage or reason. It is a puzzle that we've grappled with…
S4, E2: Twins
Photography of supernatural events has always been a highly contested and controversial topic. Since cameras were first invented, users have been attempting to catch a still-life glimpse of the other side. "Spirit photography" became all th…
S4, E1: The Lights of Presque
All lighthouses are haunted. There's just something about them that seems to attract that kind of paranormal energy. Perhaps it's the long hours of isolation and solitude. Perhaps its the anxious turbulence of a keeper holding steadfast wat…
S4: The Entr'acte
We're leaving behind the cemeteries and bayous of haunted New Orleans to set sail on the high seas in search of ghost ships. From the sweet waters of the Great Lakes to the murky brine of the vast oceans, we're bringing you chilling stories…
S3, E8: Smoke On The Water
In this final episode of Season 3 of "Shadow Carriers", we explore the phenomenon of gephyrophobia - a fear of bridges. Today we ask you to step out onto the trusses with us, listen for the sound of the oncoming train, and know that no matt…
S3, E7: Lost & Found
There are 42 cemeteries in the New Orleans area - all with stories to tell. However, in 2002, when the final resting place of over 150,000 souls was threatened with being turned into a city bus stop, the denizens of the earth decided to cry…
S3, E6: Clink
One of the oldest roads in New Orleans has called Bienville. In days past it was called Shell Road. And on this road, in the outskirts of town, a grizzled old timer was walking into a trap.Despite hidden treasure, a robbery turned to murder…
S3, E5: Room 208
In New Orleans, it's hard to find an area where you won't wander across the spiritual or the supernatural. This city is filled with history and tradition that lends itself to the folklore that surrounds it. However, what do you do when you …