S2:E09 - Phantom Hitchhikers: Heroes & Horror Stories | True Ghost Stories From the Open Road

Welcome back to The Freaky Deaky! We've got a treat for you this week, as we take a look into tales, both wholesome and horrifying, from the open road! That's right, we're diving into the ever so mysterious world of Phantom Hitchhikers (Phantom Travelers). The vanishing or phantom hitchhiker is an urban legend in which people traveling by vehicle, meet with or are accompanied by a hitchhiker who subsequently vanishes without explanation, often from a moving vehicle.    Public knowledge of the story expanded greatly with the 1981 publication of a  non-fiction book, The Vanishing Hitchhiker. In this book, the author  suggests that the story can be traced as far back as the 1870s and has "recognizable parallels in Korea, Tsarist Russia, among Chinese-Americans, Mormons, and Ozark mountaineers." Similar stories have been reported for centuries across the world. Have you ever had an experience with a phantom hitchhiker? You know what to do! Submit your story via the email below!   WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORIES! Do you have an experience with the Paranormal? Ever been abducted by Extraterrestrials, or had a 1-on-1 slap fight with Bigfoot himself? We want to hear about it! Submit your stories to be featured in our Listener Story episodes. Email Your Experience to [email protected], or leave a message on the dedicated TFD Voicemail Line by calling 801-997-0051.   Sources From Today's Episode: Thought Catalog Ranker Wikipedia Reddit. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate, review and share the show with your friends. It truly is the only way around these pesky algorithms, and it really does help us grow the show! Follow Us on Social Media For Photos, Video Shorts & Behind The Scenes Looks From Each Episode:   Website: The Freaky Deaky Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 TikTok: https://bit.ly/35lNOlu YouTube: https://bit.ly/3goj7SP Twitter: https://bit.ly/3mJ8Ron TFD Merch: TFD Merch   The Freaky Deaky: If you're new to the show, Welcome! The Freaky Deaky focuses on true accounts of the paranormal, the unexplained, and all things FREAKY. Hosted by 3 friends that offer wildly differing opinions on some of life's greatest mysteries. Whether you're a believer in the stories shared on this podcast, a paranormal agnostic, or a full-fledged skeptic that thinks the experiences shared within are nothing more than fabrications of an overactive mind, we hope you enjoy your time with us. The truth is, nobody knows anything. No matter what your beliefs may be, everyone is welcome in The Freaky Deaky, and we're making an effort to prove that you can believe different things without spreading hatred to those that disagree with you. Leave your ego at the door, open your mind, and enjoy your stay here in The Freaky Deaky! Recorded in Beautiful Wasilla, Alaska.