Wicked Curious Radio With Roxie Zwicker

Send us Fan MailDeep in the forests of Waterbury, Vermont, the remains of a forgotten community are quietly being reclaimed by nature. In this episode, we explore Ricker Basin and Kelty Corners, two interconnected nineteenth-century hill-farming settlements that once stretched across thousands of acres and were home to roughly 50 families.We’ll uncover the story of the hardy settlers who carved farms from the rocky Vermont hillsides, built schools, operated sawmills, raised families, and created a thriving community in what now feels like wilderness. We’ll also explore why the settlement gradually disappeared—including the challenges of farming, the devastating 1927 flood, and the construction of the Waterbury Dam, which ultimately submerged portions of the old community.But the story doesn’t end there.Today, hikers can follow old settlement roads through Little River State Park, discovering cellar holes, stone foundations, the Ricker Cemetery, the remains of the Waterbury Last Block Company sawmill, and the remarkable Almeron Goodell farmhouse. Nearby, the ruins of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp tell another chapter in the area’s history.Plus, discover a wonderful inn, where the spirits have been looking over their guests for almost 200 years. It’s a fascinating journey into a Vermont - where the may seem distant—but the stories haven’t disappeared.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered whether ghosts celebrate?In this episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie Zwicker explores a fascinating side of New England folklore—stories of spirits who seem to gather long after the living have gone home. Travel from Salem’s elegant Hamilton Hall, where shadowy figures are said to dance beneath the chandeliers, to a delightfully spooky 1916 “Ghost Dance” that transformed an Elks Hall into a Halloween spectacle.Along the way, discover what a Boston Globe investigation revealed about ordinary New Englanders who quietly shared extraordinary encounters with the unexplained. Then journey to historic Sandwich, Cape Cod, where local legend tells of master glassmakers who return each year for a phantom Glassmakers’ Ball, complete with ghostly music, mysterious dancers, and the unforgettable Gaffer Bonique.Are these lingering spirits, echoes of history, or simply the stories we continue to tell? Join us as we explore the places where New England’s past refuses to fade away.History, folklore, haunted traditions, and a little mystery await. Stay wicked curious.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious Radio, we journey into the forests of Maine through a collection of forgotten newspaper accounts from the early twentieth century. Hidden among their yellowed pages are tales of phantom caribou wandering lonely trails, haunted pines that groan when threatened with an axe, sacred trees that preserved lives during winter storms, and the mysterious Silent Brothers.The featured story takes us deep into the wilderness of Grand Lake and the infamous Coffin Point, where a fisherman vanished after declaring, “I’ll be back to supper… or I’ll eat it in Hell.” His disappearance gave rise to one of Maine’s strangest haunted clubhouse legends—a tale repeated by guides, woodsmen, and caretakers who all claimed to encounter the same terrifying apparition.Were these simply campfire tales… or did generations of Mainers preserve something stranger hidden among the pines?Join Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker as she uncovers these forgotten legends and explores why the forests of New England have always been places where history, folklore, and the supernatural seem to grow together.Support the show

Send us Fan MailFar beyond the Maine coast, on the rugged cliffs of Monhegan Island, sits a strange rock formation known as the Devil’s Mortar. For generations, islanders whispered that the hollow in the stone was created by the Devil himself—a place where he cracked bones, ground corn, and watched fishermen struggle against the sea.In this episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie Zwicker explores an eerie 1888 legend involving a fisherman, a reckless oath, demonic laughter echoing across the water, and a mysterious death high upon the cliffs of Green Point. Was it simply a cautionary tale born from the dangers of life at sea, or does something darker linger in the folklore of Monhegan Island?Join us as we uncover one of Maine’s strangest coastal legends and journey into a world where the line between superstition and reality becomes dangerously thin.🌊 Maine Folklore 🌙 Coastal Legends 👹 Devil Traditions of New England ⚓ Maritime Mystery 📖 Based on an 1888 Monhegan Island Newspaper Account“If you hear laughter carried on the wind from Green Point… be careful what promises you make.”Support the show

Send us Fan MailAs summer settles across Maine’s lakes, thousands gather along the water’s edge to swim, boat, and relax beneath sunny skies. But beneath the sparkling surface lie stories of loss, tragedy, and communities forever changed.In this episode of Wicked Curious, we explore two haunting chapters of Maine history. First, we journey beneath the waters of Flagstaff Lake, where entire towns—including Flagstaff and Dead River—were sacrificed and flooded in the name of progress. Then we travel to the shores of Belgrade Lakes, where a devastating fire consumed the grand Belgrade Lakes Hotel, leaving behind memories, legends, and whispers of a bygone era.From burning forests and drowned homesteads to vanished landmarks and lingering spirits, these stories reveal how the lakes we treasure today often conceal forgotten histories beneath their calm surfaces.So pull up a chair by the campfire, listen to the loons calling across the water, and join us for an evening of Maine’s most fascinating lake legends.Because sometimes the deepest stories are the ones hidden beneath the surface.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn the shadow of the Berkshire Mountains, two chilling legends have endured for more than two centuries.In Williamstown, a traveling peddler vanishes after visiting a remote farmhouse. Strange lights are seen in the night, a deserted house is discovered, and a horse with muffled hooves becomes the center of one of Massachusetts' most enduring ghost stories.Miles away on Three Mile Hill near Great Barrington, travelers report terrifying encounters with phantom lights, a headless horseman, and a ghostly peddler walking a lonely mountain road. When human bones are unearthed years later, locals begin to wonder if the hauntings are connected to a long-forgotten murder.Join New England Curiosities as we explore two of Berkshire County's most fascinating supernatural legends—where folklore, mystery, and haunted locations blend into tales that continue to haunt western Massachusetts to this day.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe sea has always belonged to the living and the dead.In this chilling live episode of Wicked Curious, we voyage into the haunted waters of New England to explore some of the region’s most enduring maritime legends: the Dead Ship of Harpswell and the fiery phantom known as the Palatine Light. For generations, sailors, fishermen, and coastal villagers reported seeing ghostly vessels emerging from the fog—ships with no crew, no voices, and no hope of reaching harbor.Was the Dead Ship of Harpswell truly a harbinger of death, appearing before a fisherman was lost at sea? In the episode of Wicked Curious we’ll uncover other coastal mysteries from the waters of Casco Bay and beyond.Dim the lantern, listen for the foghorn, and keep your eyes on the horizon.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn a frigid February night in 1887, the Montreal Express plunged from a bridge into the frozen White River, creating the deadliest railroad disaster in Vermont history. Through eyewitness accounts and newspaper reports from the scene, we follow the harrowing stories of passengers trapped in the wreckage, desperate rescue attempts, and final acts of courage amid fire and ice. We uncover how a broken rail, outdated railroad technology, and a devastating inferno combined to claim dozens of lives. And as the smoke cleared, local legends began to emerge—stories of phantom trains, restless spirits, and a young boy said to still wander the riverbank searching for his father.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn 1874, a dam high above Williamsburg, Massachusetts burst without warning, unleashing a wall of water that destroyed entire mill villages and killed more than 130 people in less than an hour. In this haunting episode, we follow the desperate ride of gatekeeper George Cheney, the heroic warnings carried by milkman Daniel Graves, and the lingering ghost of a disaster many believe was caused not by nature — but by greed. Deep in the woods where the ruins still stand, the Mill River Flood continues to echo through New England history.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA grieving widow beckons a young woman into a recurring nightmare inside a windswept Victorian mansion perched above Martha’s Vineyard Sound. Across the island, correctional officers at the old Dukes County Jail report phantom footsteps, ghostly figures on security cameras, and the lingering presence of an inmate known only as Old Joe. In this chilling episode, we uncover three of Martha’s Vineyard’s most unsettling hauntings—where the dead may never have truly left.Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoin Mystery Maven, Roxie Zwicker from New England Curiosities for an exciting live episode of Wicked Curious. Not only do we have some fantastic new announcements for 2026, we’ve got stories that will make you gravely concerned about the afterlife. What was unearthed in the 1890s in Boston that revealed long held neighborhood suspicions? Who was the man found floating in Boston Harbor after his business was vandalized. What about the man who was quickly committed to a local asylum, and his house was said to be cursed by the devil himself. What places inhabit this area today and are they haunted? Listen, if you dare to find out!Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoin Mystery Maven, Roxie Zwicker from New England Curiosities for another entertaining episode. Discover the dark days of 1780, was it aliens, the apocalypse or the great Reckoning from beyond? Plus, Roxie will have a special guest this week that can tell you how to put a little more magick in your weekend! Plus, we’ve got book news! Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode there is a real chill to the bone - especially for the undead! How many miles could you walk in a Vermont snowstorm and hope to survive? Have a musical look at Roxie's curiosity shop and so much more as we kick off 2026 and all the ghostly adventures that await. Special thanks to our loyal Patreon supporters. Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another 3-day road trip episode. Join us as we journey through Maine's Bold Coast seeking out haunted roads and tragic tales. We will make a quick stop at the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland and then it's a back road journey across the blueberry barrens to find some spooky places. Grab a cozy drink and hop in the car with us once again to uncover some New England Curiosities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Wicked Curious Radio! With this 3-day road trip edition. Join us as we journey through Connecticut seeking out graveyards and spooky tales. Along the way we discover some bone-chilling places with stories that seem to reach out from the dark, such as the Fairfield State Hospital and the Newgate Prison and Copper Mine. Ride side by side with us for a ghostly road trip! Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious be warned - as our first legendary tale may leave you feeling more than just haunted - it may just leave you seasick. A true, epic tale who's dark roots run deep on a Massachusetts island. Our second tale has us looking deep in the ocean and off into outer space for answers that we may never get about this strange maritime mystery. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction with these spine tingling spooky stories from the sea. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious, join Roxie for some truly haunting tales from old New England farms. From the ghost that watches people as they sleep to the decaying afterlife clothing with a life of its own, we have harvested some truly spooky tales in this edition.Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoin Roxie for another intriguing episode of Wicked Curious. Discover a strange story of explosive bananas, dive deep into the legacy of the Boston Tea Party and visit a cemetery in Maine with many stories to tell - and so much more!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious discover a haunted and sometimes frozen historic island on the north shore of Massachusetts. Sounding a spirit bell during a deadly shipwreck, can you still hear it today? A ship's captain from Marblehead is subjected to the rage of an angry mob, but what was the truth? Plus, want to explore a haunted island with Roxie? Sit back and listen to all that and more dear friends, fans and fiends.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we check out some of the curiosities in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. From the Mystical Lady Fenwick, who was so special to the locals when her grave was moved, souvenirs were cut from her hair. The chilling account of the fiery wreck of the Steamer the Granite State and the odd place its legacy lies. Plus, an eerie house that was used in a 1970's horror movie. All that and more with your mystery maven, Roxie Zwicker.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIt's International Bat Appreciation Day! Roxie shares some spooky bat tales as we discover an old stone quarry filled with bat bones. Where can you find a gravestone with bats on it and where can you observe these curious creatures flying in and out of the trees in Boston? Then unearth more unsettling stories about old gravestones showing up in places where they shouldn't ever be.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious, start putting together your itinerary to explore some of the most unusual museums New England has to offer. Explore the oddities from around the world (and your backyard) that you'll find in those curious collections. The Devil visited and left his mark in one New England town, do you dare go look for it. Plus, why were fish dropping in from the sky on a Rhode Island neighborhood? All that and more with your Mystery Maven, Roxie Zwicker.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious a man from Maine spends his afterlife as a funhouse and sideshow corpse. We will unravel the bizarre story and explain why people put a nickel in his dead mouth. Plus, what might you see trailer touring in the graveyard? All this ghoulish-ness and more with your Mystery Maven, Roxie Zwicker.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious Roxie shares some inspiration from old issues of Yankee Magazine. Listen throughout New England for the old bells of Paul Revere. A story about the footless ghost of Maine will keep you on your toes. Plus, you'll discover a strange summertime party for the future dead - and so much more!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious Roxie shares some stories from her journey to Long Island and to Sleepy Hollow, New York. Curl up and listen to our experiences connecting New England to this tiny, yet storied village! What is it like to wander through the old library and what did we find there? Plus, we share a excerpt from our Sea Glass book about a spooky Provincetown beach - and so much more!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious Roxie shares some spooky tales of colonial medicine, eerie folkways and herbal closets. Were some sicknesses the work of witchcraft or the devil? How did a doctor from Connecticut brew his "black powder" potion to treat smallpox? Discover the frights of 1735 in southern New Hampshire that changed the course of history (and perhaps left a ghost story or two) in several small communities. Grab some "Nanny Goat Tea" and listen in to tales of strange sicknesses and even stranger cures.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie shares some short spooky stories from a haunted train line, to the spirits of murdered men in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Plus, discover a superstitious tale about how to cure a curse of malaria. There are a few New England Curiosities updates and news on the next book.Thank you so much for listening!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie shares two mysterious maritime tales and a Victorian poem of a doomed ghost ship. The Queen of windjammers departs in her own dramatic way with a flash of fire in Casco Bay, Maine. A grandmother gathers her young grandchildren close while they whisper the tale of a cursed ship, where the mention of the fate of its Captain could doom one and all. Sailor Jack from Canada spent their last days in Medford, Massachusetts hiding a shocking secret and tales of untold adventures at sea.Thank you so much for listening!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by the Professor Lou Blasi for a spooky discussion of storm tossed lighthouses, the harrowing experiences of their keepers and some of the ghost stories they left behind.  Also, discover a haunted corner in New Haven, Connecticut, where a ghostly grocer wandered his store for many years. Why do some spirits linger and can two different places be haunted by the same spirits? Climb into the boat, traverse the waves of the Atlantic and look for the light with Roxie and Lou in this episode.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by the Professor Lou Blasi for two stories of mysterious ships, lost treasure and one of the most unusual maritime tragedies in Maine history. Do these historical events leave behind echos of spirits past, or is there something more going on?Roxie also shares the foreword she wrote for a book about Revolutionary era spirits. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie shares two holiday stories and a poem. The first story is a heartwarming tale of inspiration, about a neighbor who some folks called a skeleton. We will also discuss the author of this tale, who was a believer in ghosts in real life. Our second story is a terrifying Victorian tale of a late night deathbed watch - you don't want to listen to this story in the dark. We wrap up with a cozy winter solstice woodland poem. Happy Holidays to one and all! Thank you so much for listening!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by the Professor Lou Blasi for a review of the October adventures of New England Curiosities. Roxie shares some new stories gathered from the many locations she visited on the road during spooky season! From the haunted antique shop, a haunted library and a haunted inn discover these fun and quite spirited stories. Plus, Roxie will share a brief behind the scenes look at some of the most popular events she did during the season. Also, listen to the intriguing  tale about Maine's very own "Paul Bunyan" folk hero!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by Lou for this special, spirited Halloween show. Roxie shares the story of a mysterious house in Massachusetts with some odd Halloween games... along with a spooky tunnel. Also, there is a story from Maine about a ghostly girl who came back from the dead to tell folks where she should be buried. All treats in this episode and no tricks! Happy Halloween - and welcome to Season 4 of Wicked Curious!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by Lou in this particularly entertaining and fun show. Fresh from the research archives, Roxie shares many strange tales with Lou, from a haunted armory in Gloucester, Massachusetts to some bizarre witchcraft tales and legends. A haunted hill and house in Boston are the subjects of frightful specters. Digging through old newspaper archives yield macabre results tells us about the macabre and superstitious past lurking in our backyards.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by Lou and Ken for a most intriguing show. From full moon folklore, madness and mysteries, hear tales of unusual experiences and odd beliefs surrounding that bright light in the sky. Then explored the ghost stories from the Equinox hotel in Manchester, Vermont. Does the ghost of Mary Todd Lincoln have a room at this beautiful and historic destination? The puzzling doors of Gillette  Castle in East Haddam, Connecticut will be cracked open to reveal the unusual history of this structure that should be on your travel itinerary.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares three haunted locations that you should add to your travel itinerary. From a haunted castle in Massachusetts, to a hill of "storms" and spirits to the oldest common burial ground in New Hampshire. Discover the strange history behind each location and even listen to an unforgettable experience that Roxie had at one place that sent her running. You'll be feeling spooky after listening to this episode. Recorded outside in the evening amongst the backdrop of crickets and night birds.For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show and become a patron https://www.patreon.com/roxiezwickerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie kicks off the summer season with three creepy tales of ghostly phenomena from old New England farms. Unexplained disappearances, cursed land and a haunted farm that ended up making headlines when the story unfolded in court. The stories come to life with vivid descriptions of  paranormal encounters and strange occurrences. Listen around the campfire or with the lights turned off - if you dare.For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show and become a patron https://www.patreon.com/roxiezwickerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares tales of haunted houses in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explore two New Hampshire graveyards where the stories of the dead return from their burial sites. Eerie tales to give you the creeps.For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/roxiezwicker)Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares ghoulish and ghastly tales from beyond the grave. Discover why the living are more frightening than the dead at a historic Boston burial ground. Explore the story of a Cape Cod minister who just had to be to the meetinghouse on time. Does a Maine doctor haunt his house making sure that he's not forgotten. Plus, two bonus stories of graveyard undoings in New York that will chill you to the bone.For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares some dark New England folklore as written by famous poets. From John Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe and many others. Discover tales of witches, creatures, curses and strange goings on. Close your eyes and listen if you dare! For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/roxiezwicker)Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares some  ghost stories from the Kennebunks, Wells and York, Maine. Explore the tales of a  ghost ship, a haunted summer rental townhouse and long forgotten, eerie shipwrecks. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares the pirate tales and ghost stories of the Casco Bay Islands in Maine. Explore the tales of a haunted cellar, curses, animals running rampant with frightening results and so much more. This episode was recorded during a quickly moving thunderstorm, adding even more atmosphere to the scary tales. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares the legends and ghost stories of a haunted road in Maine, could the stories be true, or is it all the dream of sleepy drivers traveling at night in the fog.  Explore the tales of a haunted jail, where the history is almost scarier than the ghost stories. Plus, a special, old folktale about a creature in a graveyard. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be sharing two creepy tales of grave robbing from Massachusetts. Discover a burial ground that has become a real mystery because of so many years of disturbing the dead. While another resting place became the perfect place for an unscrupulous doctor to find bodies to study and dissect. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares a few old stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries in New England.  In this episode discover a haunted house in Saco, Maine, a disturbing tale from a small New Hampshire town, and a beyond the grave tale from the Berkshire hills in Massachusetts. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be sharing several macabre tales from all corners of New England. There's a strange haunted house on the coast of Maine, a story of coming back from the dead in Vermont, a poisonous story in Connecticut and a crawling, creepy yarn from Cape Cod. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be taking guests on a spooky journey into Bryant's Hollow, Maine. It's a stormy night and a perfect time to explore a mysterious disappearance and the tale of a restless spirit hiding by the roadside in Maine. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be taking guests on a spooky journey along Routes 5 & 10 in western Massachusetts. These legendary and in some cases ghoulish tales concern Deerfield and Springfield, Massachusetts. Discover the strange story found in an old scrapbook, walk through a couple of old graveyards with Roxie and find a haunted place to rest your weary head. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Wicked Curious join Roxie as she broadcasts from the historic 1866 meetinghouse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  Explore the superstitious tales of people outside of Salem, Massachusetts who were accused and suspected of witchcraft.  Strangely enough some of those tales have left ghost stories behind.  Do you believe? Roxie will share those fascinating stories and much more in this episode, leaving you to decide.For more information about Roxie’s company visit New England Curiosities at this link www. Newenglandcuriosities.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailJoin Roxie for a journey into the marvelous and macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe.  Examine his connection to Boston, and the tragedies and the inspiration of his fantastical works.  The show features four Poe pieces, his legendary life and a mysterious visit to his grave in Baltimore, Maryland.  Support the show