EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 1H 5M
56: Mothman of Point Pleasant - Small Towns
from I Scream, You Scream Podcast
In 1966, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia claimed to see a tall, winged creature with red, glowing eyes. Thus, the legend of Mothman was born. Sightings continued for just over a year before a tragic accident, leading many people to believe the reason for the monstrous being’s presence was born out of a centuries-old curse that plagued the area.Is Mothman the result of local paranoia about the curse, or is there really something lurking above the rooftops in Appalachia to warn us of tragedies to come?Read the full accident report here: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/HAR7101.pdfStory starts at: 12:41Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast with your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities! This month Gina & Kathryn are each enjoying ice cream from their favorite local shoppes while we dish about small towns.🖤Join our Patreon for bonus content, shoutouts, and exclusive treats: https://www.patreon.com/c/IScreamYouScreamPodNew episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: [email protected] fill out this form: https://forms.gle/sUXrdjUZUVCs9KSV7Join our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five star rating wherever you listen/watch!Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources:- Visit Point Pleasant- NIST Digital Archives- NTSB Archives- West Virginia Press📸Credits:- Monster Wiki- West Virginia State Archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1966, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia claimed to see a tall, winged creature with red, glowing eyes. Thus, the legend of Mothman was born. Sightings continued for just over a year before a tragic accident, leading many people to believe the reason for the monstrous being’s presence was born out of a centuries-old curse that plagued the area.Is Mothman the result of local paranoia about the curse, or is there really something lurking above the rooftops in Appalachia to warn us of tragedies to come?Read the full accident report here: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/HAR7101.pdfStory starts at: 12:41Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast with your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities! This month Gina & Kathryn are each enjoying ice cream from their favorite local shoppes while we dish about small towns.🖤Join our Patreon for bonus content, shoutouts, and exclusive treats: https://www.patreon.com/c/IScreamYouScreamPodNew episodes drop every Tuesday!👻Want to share a ghost story of your own?Send us an email: [email protected] fill out this form: https://forms.gle/sUXrdjUZUVCs9KSV7Join our I Scream socials! https://linktr.ee/iscreamyouscreampod⭐Don’t forget to hit us with a five star rating wherever you listen/watch!Keep it cool🍦And keep it creepy💀📚Sources:- Visit Point Pleasant- NIST Digital Archives- NTSB Archives- West Virginia Press📸Credits:- Monster Wiki- West Virginia State Archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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