Flapping in at 10 feet tall with glowing red eyes and absolutely no respect for personal space, this week on Smells Like Seen Spirit we talk all about the Mothman! We deep dive into the eerie origins of Point Pleasant's most ominous winged cryptid, his suspicious habit of predicting disasters, and why seeing him is basically the paranormal equivalent of a "bad things are coming" group text. Is Mothman a protector? A harbinger of doom? Or just a misunderstood flying menace with terrible timing? Grab your flashlight, avoid bridges, and join this mother-daughter duo as we laugh, scream, and respectfully ask Mothman to stay several counties away from us.

Takeaways:

1. The Mothman is described as a large humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and massive wings, often seen before a tragedy occurs.
2. Sightings of Mothman in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, peaked between 1966 and 1967, coinciding with various ominous events in the area.
3. Some believe the Mothman is a cryptid or a demonic entity, while others speculate it could be an alien or interdimensional being.
4. The legend of Mothman is tied to the collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967, where many locals reported seeing the creature just before the disaster.
5. Reports indicate that Mothman has been sighted before numerous disasters worldwide, including earthquakes and nuclear incidents, suggesting a possible harbinger role.
6. The Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant attracts visitors annually, celebrating the creature and its lore with various activities and attractions.

Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok to keep up with everything we're doing & what spooky things we have for you next!

Send us your paranormal stories to smellslikeseenspirit@gmail.com

Links referenced in this episode:

1. alexandriaghosts.com
2. Youtube - Footage after the Silver Bridge Collapse
3. The legend of Chief Cornstalk
4. youtube - The Mothman
5. Point Pleasant, West Virginia
6. tubitv- The Mothman of Point Pleasant

Oklahoma may be the Sooner State, but some spirits here are in absolutely no hurry to leave. In this episode, we (Haley & Tammy) dive into two of Oklahoma's (our home state!) most infamous haunted hotspots: Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa and the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. From cowboy ghosts who apparently want to spend their afterlife two-steppin on the dance floor to a female ghost who gets a little too friendly with some terrified NBA players. Expect eerie history, unsettling encounters, and plenty of laughs. Tonight, we're talking haunted places where the dead are fearless - and the living are most definitely not.

Takeaways:

1. Oklahoma is home to significant haunted locations, including the infamous Cain's Ballroom.
2. Many NBA players express fear of staying at the Skirvin Hotel due to ghostly encounters.
3. Historical events and figures contribute to the haunting legends associated with these venues.
4. The podcast explores the experiences of guests who have reported eerie occurrences at these haunted sites.
5. Legends surrounding the Skirvin Hotel include the tragic story of a maid named Effie.
6. Patrons and staff at Cain's Ballroom have reported mysterious noises, apparitions, and cold spots throughout the venue.

Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @smellslikeseenspirit

Send us your own ghost stories to be featured on the podcast! smellslikeseenspirit@gmail.com

Links referenced in this episode:

1. Knicks Say Skirvin Hotel Haunted
2. kjrh.com
3. Tim Hardaway Jr. Skirvin Hotel
4. Skirvin Hotel
5. BBC.com
6. Historic Hotels
7. Skirvin Hilton Website
8. https://www.tulsaspirittour.com/

It's a very haunted Christmas at our houses this year! We are decking the halls with pure nightmare fuel (with a few laughs mixed in). We're talking Frau Perchta, the winter witch who rewards the good and violently reorganizes your insides if you're bad & Krampus, Saint Nick's emotionally unstable naughty list enforcer. Plus, we unwrap a handful of cursed Christmas Reddit stories that prove the most terrifying part of the holidays isn't your relatives... Consider this your official warning to behave this holiday season!

Takeaways:

1. This episode delves into the darker aspects of Christmas folklore, revealing unsettling tales that challenge our traditional perceptions of the holiday.
2. We explore the duality of figures like Frau Perchta and Krampus, who reward the virtuous while punishing the wicked in terrifying ways.
3. Listeners are cautioned to reflect on their behavior, as the ominous presence of Krampus serves as a reminder of the consequences of naughtiness.
4. The chilling narratives shared in this episode illustrate how folklore can serve as a means of instilling morality through fear and cautionary tales.

Send us your spooky stories to be featured on the podcast to:

smellslikeseenspirit@gmail.com

Click here to follow us on Tiktok

Click here to follow us on Instagram

Sources for this episode:

1. Frau Perchta, Terrifying Christmas Witch
2. Fearsome Frau Perchta
3. The History of Perchta
4. Frau Perchta, The Belly Slitter
5. Youtube- Krampus Show 2025
6. Krampus- The Winter Devil
7. Krampus Christmas Legend
8. Youtube- The Krampus Song
9. Reddit Users: u/MegaNekkoAnji

: u/KnivesOut21

:...