Dead Pine Archives

Let's chat about Gailen, Michigan, and ghost towns! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #deadmanscurve #ghosttown #spookymichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends 

Join the group as Zack talks about a road that is curved and how that is scary. With all your favorite things! Ghosts, bad driving, and how people blame it all on a native burial ground. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #deadmanscurve #ghostroad #spookymichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends 

In today's episode, Zack talks about all things that glow. Headstones, orbs ....okay, so maybe Zack talks about a few very specific things that glow. Join in and learn about the Paulding Lights, a Michigan classic. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #PauldingLights #ghosttown #spookymichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends 

This week, join the Dead Pine team as they dive into the history of one of Michigan’s top ghost towns! From booming industries to spider-men, unseen eyes, and oinking iron- the historical Fayette Ghost Town has it all!Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #fayetteghosttown #ghosttown #HauntedMichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends 

Michigan's number one cryptid! Nain Rouge! Grab a seat as we go through Detroit's own little red devil, with a messy reading of the first story ever written about him. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #nainrouge #nainrougedetroit #HauntedMichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends 

Time for some stories from our elders! Dan finds experiences with this week's ghost from the 60's and 70's on a Facebook post, so you know it's gold. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #spookyLuke #lukethespookyguy #HauntedMichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends

Here are some extra stories and 'leftover' info on our Michigan dogman episode! #dogman #werewolfs #michiganfolklore #michiganlore #localloreFollow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩Email us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com

They say if you kiss right here — under the arch, on the steps, by the old tree — you’re sealing your fate.In True Love’s Kiss, we dive into college campus legends where one kiss is rumored to mean forever. Stories passed down by students, sworn by alumni, and tested by couples who didn’t believe it… until they did.Is it tradition? Coincidence? Or something older woven into the bricks and pathways of campus life? Lean in — love, superstition, and a little magic are in the air.#TrueLovesKiss #CampusLegends #CollegeFolklore #RomanticMyths #UrbanLegends #LoveStories #FolklorePodcast #CampusTraditions #ModernMyths #LoveAndLoreFollow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩Email us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com

On this episode, we take a slow drive down Denton Road in Canton, Michigan — a stretch of pavement locals swear feels wrong after dark. Headlights flicker, shadows move where they shouldn’t, and stories of ghostly figures, strange sounds, and cars that refuse to start have followed this road for decades. Roll the windows down, keep your eyes on the tree line, and ask yourself… what’s really watching from Denton Road?#DentonRoad #CantonMichigan #HauntedMichigan #CampfireStories #UrbanLegends #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #MidwestMysteries #LateNightListening Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩ Email us at [email protected] A Hiraeth Podcast Network Production hiraethpodcastnetwork.com

Step onto Belle Isle after dark, and you might not be alone. In this episode, we explore one of Detroit’s most haunting legends: the Snake Goddess of Belle Isle. From Indigenous oral history to modern urban legend, this story weaves together spirits, jealousy, protection, and transformation.Listen now, and the next time you leave Belle Isle at dusk, if you feel eyes on you…you’ll know why. Subscribe for more Michigan legends, folklore, and forgotten history#MysteriousMichigan #BelleIsle #SnakeGoddess #DetroitLegends #UrbanLegends #IndigenousFolklore #GhostStories #MichiganMyths #LadyInWhiteFollow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩Email us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode, we visit the eerie murders of Benny Evangelista and his family—a case of the occult, untrusted law enforcement, and a case that was never solved. Listen with the lights low… some stories don’t like being told.#TrueCrimePodcast #OccultCrimes #UnsolvedMysteries #DarkHistory #CultPsychology #CrimeAndBelief #PodcastRecommendation #TrueCrimeCommunity #ghoststory

Join our hosts as they learn the lore surrounding local lycanthropes! From sightings in Michigan’s northern woods to a mysterious artifact made of stone, they’ll explore the human fascination with werewolves and how much transformation can mean to lone wolves seeking community.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩Email us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #michigandogman #werewolfs #dogmen #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends

Hidden among the legends of the Great Lakes is a strange and enduring story: the Mackinac Island Turtle. Said to be enormous, ancient, and deeply tied to the island’s past, this mysterious creature has appeared in Indigenous stories, local lore, and modern rumors for generations.In this episode, we explore the origins of the Mackinac Island Turtle legend, how it evolved over time, and why it continues to fascinate locals and visitors alike. Is it a misunderstood animal, a spiritual symbol, or purely folklore passed down through storytelling? Join us as we uncover the history, mystery, and meaning behind one of Michigan’s most intriguing legends.#MackinacIsland #GreatLakesfolklore #Michiganlegends, #mysteriouscreatures #localmyths

Take a drive with us down Michigan’s most haunted stretch, Morrow Road.A grieving mother, a missing child, glowing green orbs, and the chilling cry that echoes through the woods after midnight…Honking three times might summon more than you bargained for.Are you brave enough to ride along?Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ‪ ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.comEmail us at [email protected]#DeadPinesArchive #morrowroad #HauntedMichigan #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #spookyseason

This week, we’re stepping through the creaking doors of one of Alpena’s most storied haunts: the historic John Lau Saloon. For more than a century, whispers have curled through its smoke-stained rafters.Tales of lingering spirits, shadowed corners, and a presence that doesn’t always stay hidden. We’re digging into eyewitness encounters, old barroom legends, and the chilling stories passed down by locals who swear the saloon never truly empties out at closing time.So pull up a seat, listen close, and join us as we uncover the mystery of the John Lau Saloon…Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #JohnLauSaloon #HauntedMichigan #ParanormalPodcast #MichiganHistory #GhostStories

This week, we crack open a chilly case file from deep in Michigan’s Northwoods and wade into the strange, shimmering waters of Torch Lake. Locals whisper about something lurking beneath that crystal-blue surface and we’re here to sift through eyewitness accounts, decades-old campfire tales, and a few unsettling reports. So grab a flashlight, keep your toes out of the water, and join us as we dive into the mystery of the Torch Lake Monster… Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ‪ ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩ Email us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #torchlakemonster #HauntedMichigan #cryptid #ParanormalPodcast #lakemonster

In this episode, we step inside Marquette’s Holy Family Orphanage—an abandoned giant of brick and shadow where stories cling to the walls like mildew. From whispered legends of wandering children to the unsettling truths buried under decades of silence, we explore how a place built for care became one of Michigan’s most haunting landmarks.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #holyfamilyorphanage #HauntedMichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends

In this episode, your hosts lead you through the moonlit halls of Henderson Castle—Kalamazoo’s most ornate landmark and one of Michigan’s most whispered-about haunts. From phantom footsteps on marble floors to the Lady of the House said to wander the upper balcony, we unravel the folklore, guest encounters, and unsettling atmospheres that have earned this mansion its ghostly reputation. Step inside… if the spirits allow.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to join us as we journey deeper into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreriRandom Music: www.purple-planet.comEmail us at [email protected] Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #HendersonCastle #HauntedMichigan #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #SpookySeason

Out in the woods of Algoma Twp, Michigan, a rusted bridge waits over black water. Locals call it Hell’s Bridge—and they say if you listen carefully at midnight, you’ll hear the laughter of the lost.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreri A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.comEmail us at [email protected]#DeadPinesArchive #hellsbridge #friskeroad #algomatwp #paranormalpodcast #spookystories #HauntedMichigan

In this episode, your hosts take you on a twilight drive down Seven Gables Road — a little-known dead-end path tucked away in the woods guarded by an eerie red gate. The rusted threshold to legends of witchcraft, curses, and despair. We weave together local folklore, first-hand visitor stories, and the psychological undercurrents that turn a rural trail into one of Michigan’s most haunting destinations.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreri A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #sevengablesroad #witch #HauntedMichigan #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #spookyseason

If you’ve ever driven a backroad near Holland or Saugatuck after dark, you might’ve heard the tales — of pale, distorted figures watching from the treeline, their heads swollen and smooth under the moonlight. Locals call them… the Melon Heads.Are they the tragic remnants of a secret experiment gone wrong? Victims of an asylum fire who took to the forest? Or just unfortunate kids that locals made into monsters of myth?Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by @nick_ferreri A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #giantgreensquirrel #cryptids #HauntedMichigan #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #spookyseason

Today's story is just ridiculous enough that we hope it's true. We're headed to Amble, MI to investigate reports of the Giant Green Squirrel. Is it a mutant? A radioactive forest guardian? Or simply the product of a few patrons being over-served? We'll share what we found and you can decide for yourself!Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ‪@nick_ferreri‬ A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #giantgreensquirrel #cryptids #HauntedMichigan #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #spookyseason

In this chilling episode, we uncover the eerie legend of Little Mary from Jackson, MI — a ghost story that’s haunted the town for over a century. The tale of a tragic burial gone wrong and the restless spirit said to linger at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Join us as we discuss this unsettling Michigan mystery and introduce you to the newest member co-host of our show! Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ‪ ⁨ ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩ A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #TraverseCityStateHospital #HauntedMichigan #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #spookyseason

We're peeling back the layers of mystery at the Traverse City State Hospital — a place where history and hauntings walk the same halls. From underground tunnels to whispers of former patients still lingering in the air, we’re diving into the legends (and truths) behind one of Michigan’s most eerie institutions.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ‪ ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩ A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#DeadPinesArchive #TraverseCityStateHospital #HauntedMichigan #PodcastEpisode #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #spookyseason

We're heading out onto the dark waters of Lake Erie to explore a legend older than the Loch Ness Monster. Sightings of this massive, serpent-like beast date back to the 1700s, with stories describing a 30 to 40-foot gray-skinned creature gliding through the fog, just beneath the surface. So grab a flashlight and stay close… we're diving into the eerie legend of Bessie.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#horrorpodcast #folklorepodcast #indiehorror #podcast #podcastcommunity #michiganfolklore #ghoststories #lakeeriemonster #lakeerie

In this episode, we uncover the rich and eerie history of the Holly Hotel in Holly, Michigan — a Victorian-era landmark that survived two devastating fires exactly 65 years apart. Once a bustling stop for railroad travelers, the hotel is now better known for its chilling hauntings and ghostly residents. From the lingering scent of cigar smoke believed to belong to founder John Hirst, to the playful spirit of a young red-haired girl in the kitchen, the supernatural activity here is as strong as its history. Tune in as we explore the legends, sightings, and eerie sounds that make the Holly Hotel one of Michigan’s most haunted places.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyTheme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#horrorpodcast #folklorepodcast #indiehorror #podcast #podcastcommunity #michiganfolklore #ghoststories #hollyhotel #hollymichigan

In this episode, we uncover the eerie legend of the Ada Witch, a ghost said to haunt the woods of Ada, Michigan. The story dates back to the 1800s, when a woman’s secret affair ended in a violent, deadly confrontation. Join us as we explore the haunting mystery behind one of Michigan’s most famous urban legends.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby Theme music by ⁨@nick_ferreri⁩ A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com#horrorpodcast #folklorepodcast #indiehorror #podcast #podcastcommunity #michiganfolklore #ghoststories

In the waters of Whitefish Point lie over 200 ships—and some say the dead never left. In this episode, we explore ghostly legends, phantom ships, and eerie encounters along Michigan’s haunted Shipwreck Coast.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby A Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com

Welcome back to the Dead Pine Archives! Time to gather around for our first ghost story with a legend local to the small town of Forester, MI. Young and in love in the 1800s? What could go wrong? (spoiler, it's everything)Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyA Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com⁠#podcastcommunity⁠ ⁠#newpodcastalert⁠ ⁠#deadpinearchives⁠ ⁠#folklorepodcast⁠ ⁠#horrorPodcast⁠ ⁠#michigan⁠ ⁠#michiganfolklore⁠ ⁠#michiganghoststory⁠

Welcome to the first episode of Dead Pine Archives.Today's episode is all about the Dewey Lake Monster. Haven't heard of him before? No worries, neither have we. But we are here to learn from Kelley about this mysterious lake cryptid.Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchivesPlease like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained!Edited by Dan RaymondProduced and mixed by Neil WilloughbyA Hiraeth Podcast Network Productionhiraethpodcastnetwork.com