Hauntings, Serial Killers & Bigfoot in Weird Wisconsin with Josh Hughes | EP: 382

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Josh Hughes—filmmaker, paranormal researcher, ghost tour guide, and the creative force behind the wildly popular Weird Wisconsin project.A lifelong Wisconsin resident, Josh has been encountering the paranormal since childhood. That fascination led him to become one of the Midwest’s most engaging chroniclers of the strange, the haunted, and the unexplained. Through his Weird Wisconsin channels, he masterfully blends history, folklore, ghost stories, urban legends, and on-location explorations of the state’s most mysterious and forgotten places.Josh also leads the popular Waukesha Ghost Walks (part of American Ghost Walks), bringing local haunted history to life for visitors. He is the author of Ghosts of Waukesha, a deep dive into the city’s spectral landmarks, personal encounters, and chilling local legends. A seasoned video professional with experience producing content for Carroll University, he has investigated haunted locations across the Midwest and as far as Ireland.In this episode, Josh shares some of his most unforgettable personal experiences—including eerie happenings inside his own historic Wisconsin home, a chilling Hatman encounters, and a remarkable Bigfoot sighting that he and his father both witnessed just one day apart.Forget what you think you know about Wisconsin. Serial killers and cheese aren’t the only things stalking its shadows.Tune in for fascinating stories, expert insights, and a fresh look at the supernatural side of the Midwest. Whether you’re a longtime paranormal enthusiast or new to the weird, this episode delivers thrills, chills, and unforgettable tales from America’s heartland.Ghosts of Waukesha (American Ghost Books)https://a.co/d/0b8zw7jH Got a mind-blowing paranormal encounter, cryptid sighting, UFO experience, or any high-strangeness story that still gives you chills? We want to hear it—and we want YOU on the show! Become a guest on Let's Get Freaky and share your true story with our growing freaky community. Drop us a line at: [email protected] Or slide into our DMs on socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube → @tcletsgetfreakypodcast.