Hysteria 51

Flora kicks off Blurry Photober with an express train of railway ghosts! Haunted stations, haunting trains, and spectral haunts as well as railroad superstitions make up this collection of railway ghosts. International spooks and spots from India, Singapore, and Italy are the first destinations. Superstitions of railroad workers offers a scenic view along the tracks. And the final destination includes personal accounts and stories from American rail lines...

We are delving into the shadowy realm where the unknown meets the unbelievable. That's right, Listener Story Time! This week Erik's tale tale takes us on a journey through an eerie encounter with the possible Men in Black – but these aren't your typical government agents. Their sockless appearance only begins to scratch the surface of the strangeness afoot...

We are getting WILD this week with the help of author, producer, podcaster, and all around awesome person Laura Krantz. And buckle up, because her resume is legit! Laura is an American journalist, podcaster and author. She was an editor at National Public Radio for ten years, has a series of illustrated children's books based on her podcast Wild Thing, and is a founding partner of the media company Foxtopus Ink...

It's Reincarnation time! We dive deep into the uncanny tales of Bruce Kelly and James Leininger — did they really live before, or did they just watch too much History Channel? Joe Peck's latest attempt to crash the party ends in... well, you'll see. And David Flora reveals his true phobia: kiddos...

Join us in this electrifying episode of Hysteria 51 as we delve deep into the enigmatic world of the Street Light Interference Phenomenon (SLI). Ever passed beneath a streetlight, only to watch it flicker or go dark? You might just be a "SLIder." We're uncovering the science, skepticism, and stories surrounding this mysterious phenomenon...

Dive into the mysterious realm of Reiki on this week's episode of Hysteria 51. From its mystical Japanese origins to its polarizing reception in the West, we unravel the enigma behind this ancient healing technique. Does Reiki genuinely channel a universal energy for physical and emotional healing, or is it all just a hands-off hoax? We dissect scientific studies, confront conspiracy theories, and explore both believers' testimonies and skeptics' doubts...

This week we head over the pond to uncover the buzz surrounding a peculiar hole at Ireland's famed Portmarnock beach. Was it a cryptic meteorite crash site as claimed by a fervent local astronomy buff, or is there a more terrestrial and perhaps cheeky explanation? Prepare for twists, turns, and a bit of Irish wit as we delve deep into the heart of this sandy conundrum. Don't let this episode "beach" you by; it promises a tide of laughter, intrigue, and a touch of the unexpected...

Nation, get ready to take a reflective journey through the corridors of time! This round of Hysteria 51 finds us diving head-first into the enigmatic world of time mirrors and the mind-bending Kozyrev mirror phenomenon. Ever wondered if looking in the mirror could offer more than just a reflection? From the wild scientific theories to the eeriest anecdotes, our hosts sift through the myths, the mysteries, and the magnified speculations...

Hysteria 51 embarks on a chilling journey into the heart of America's folklore this week with the first installment of our two-part special, "A Cryptid Odyssey Across America." Inspired by Monica Fish's spine-tingling article in Fangoria magazine, we're uncovering the dark corners of the USA, state by state, to reveal the first 25 of the 50 eerie entities that lurk in the shadows...