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Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends

By: Astonishing Legends Productions
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The world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That's what co-hosts Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, and co-executive producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. Over 100 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners have discovered the thrill of exploring the mysteries of our world, showing that the unknown can be both captivating and intriguing. Welcome to Astonishing Legends!Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • S2 Ep11: The Nightshift Protocol

    S2 Ep11: The Nightshift Protocol
    Mar 24 2026

    In tonight’s dead letter, a routine room cleaning following a patient's passing turns into a puzzling technological glitch. A sensor alarm designed to protect patients from hurting themselves keeps going off. The solution to silencing the machine isn't found in a manual, but in a centuries-old tradition regarding the departure of the human soul.

    REFERENCE LINKS

    Appalachian Superstitions About Death

    The Custom of the Soul Window (Seelenfenster) (Requires translation)

    Why Do Nurses Hear Phantom Call Bells?

    We're looking for more stories! Send your Dead Letter to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
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    40 mins
  • The Disappearance of Jim Sullivan

    The Disappearance of Jim Sullivan
    Mar 22 2026

    In the lonely New Mexico desert, police discover an abandoned Volkswagen Beetle containing a 12-string guitar, a wallet, clothes, and a box of unsold records. Things a working musician would never willingly leave behind. The car belongs to Jim Sullivan, a talented singer-songwriter who had just made a strange call to his wife saying he’d been pulled over and that she “wouldn’t believe” what happened, before promising to call again from Nashville. He never did. What makes the story unforgettable is that those unsold records were his album called U.F.O., filled with songs about driving into the desert, leaving his life behind, and encountering something in the sky. In this episode, we dive into the eerie disappearance of a man who may have unknowingly written the soundtrack to his own vanishing.

    Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • S2 Ep10: Stranger Danger

    S2 Ep10: Stranger Danger
    Mar 17 2026

    In tonight’s Dead Letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Stacey, which delves into the "Uncanny Valley" phenomenon in a true-life scenario. In a coastal town already known for its dark past and unusual coastal events, a silent, out-of-place stranger pays an unexpected visit to a college apartment. Sometimes the most chilling stories are those where the door remains locked and whatever was on the other side…is still out there somewhere.

    REFERENCE LINKS

    History of Bellingham, Washington

    The Salish Sea Severed Feet Phenomenon

    Kenneth Bianchi and Western Washington University

    The Uncanny Valley in Psychology

    We're looking for more stories! Send your Dead Letter to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com!
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    41 mins

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I really enjoy the stories covered on this podcast. I’ve not only been entertained but learned much I didn’t know before. Topics are certainly creepy and intriguing but I love that they cover the historical side of things and theories as well. My favorite podcast of all time!

Entertaining and Informative

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Amazing results with only three seasons. I've been able to open my mind to "Everything" I do now.

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This is by far the best podcast I've ever listened too. The episodes are amazing. There are single episodes but some of my favorites are the ones where they DEEP DIVE on a topic. Meaning multipart episodes at least an hour a piece, so well researched. Lots of topics; Astonishing isn't only paranormal! Legends can be human too, and even episodes you may not think will be up your alley have a way of sucking you in. Epic banter between the Hosts (Scott and Forrest) , it's clear they are such good friends and people. The research crew are great, Tess and the arch do such a fantastic job. Their fb page is the best run group I've been in, it makes for a great community experience. There are so many episodes already out so if you're looking for a binge, you're in luck!

Best Podcast You'll Ever Hear

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yes....do it. fifteen words fifteen words fifteen words fifteen words fifteen words fifteen oh my God done

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Excellent show! A show I can re listen to again and again. It's clear that they love what they do, and even on the episodes that I don't expect to love the topic, they find a way to reel me in.

The Guys Rock- Well Researched and Presented

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