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Nobody believes me, but I know what I saw. That's the theme of today's episode, where our storytellers share experiences that they cannot explain, making for some truly strange and mysterious listening.

Folks welcome back to yet another TFD episode. This week's episode dives deep into some fascinating short form true paranormal encounters, glitch-in-the-matrix moments, and unexplainable brushes with the supernatural that will leave you questioning everything you think you know about the other side.

From a grieving family experiencing a full-body ghostly apparition, to a teen who hears a blood-curdling scream while home alone, to a hiker guided through the wilderness by what can only be described as a spirit bear intervention, these stories come straight from real people who swear what they witnessed was no hallucination.

That being said, this episode is ALSO quite heavy on the tangents, as we explore the wildly gay side of Stranger Things, two very different Repo Man movies, and Christian's unabashedly feminist beliefs. If you're someone that gets antsy with anything other than story telling, please remember that your delicate, lil keyboard warrior self can find stories directly in the Time Stamps. Isn't that amazing?

Settle in.Lights low.Volume up.We'll see you on the inside…

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Nobody Believes Me, But I Know What I Saw…

0:45 - Intro Music

1:42 - YouTube Memberships & Random Nonsense

4:28 - @talltalesocialclub / Wrinkled Ball Bag v. Planchette

6:45 - STORY: A Fond Farewell

8:15 - Anyone Seen a Friend/Family Member That's Passed On?

11:43 - STORY: Don't Skip School

12:30 - Don't Share Your Paranormal Experiences With Friends..

13:13 - Christian Spins You a Yarn..

14:00 - Bad Drivers vs. Impossibly Ridiculous Parking Lots: A Tangent

16:16 - Scott's Ex (Not the Crazy One) Watches the Show

17:28 - STORY: Spirit Guide Bear

20:00 - Did Christian Not Know Spirit Bears Are Real?

23:15 - STORY: Daddy, Close The Door

26:11 - STORY: Directions to DC

28:00 - How Many Serial Killers Have We Crossed In Our Lives?

32:59 - Producers Don't Care For The Magic Ball Bag Bit

33:27 - STORY: Ol' No Face

38:15 - Scott Comes After Christians Kooky Feminist Beliefs

40:00 - I Guess We're on Repo Men now..

41:34 - We've Shifted to Token Black Guys & Stranger Things Gay Power

45:30 - Okay this is getting weird. Sorry. (THERE'S TIME STAMPS)

47:23 - STORY: Giving Off Some Real Bambi Energy

50:21 - Got Back and Listen to The Telepathic Pets Episode

51:10 - Thanks for the Sleep With the Lights On Love on Spotify

52:06 - Buy-Curious (Great Wordplay, Take Notes)

55:14 - It's Over

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Children Keep Seeing The Same Shadow Man… Why does the Hat Man show up for so many people? Is he just a fashionable shadow person? A warning? A death omen? A crossroads guardian? Or nothing more than a trick of the mind?
Tonight on The Freaky Deaky, we dive into one of the most chilling phenomena in paranormal history: The Hat Man. Across the world, people from completely different backgrounds describe the exact same shadow figure — tall, faceless, and always wearing a distinctive old-fashioned hat. He appears in doorways, gardens, kitchens, cemeteries… and sometimes, your bedroom (noice.)
Join us as we break down the stories, discuss theories, and explore one of the most widespread and disturbing shared paranormal experiences ever recorded. If you enjoy true scary stories, shadow people encounters, and paranormal deep dives, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and turn notifications on — we have more terrifying episodes on the way.
We’ll see you on the inside.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 – What is the Hat Man?
01:00 - Incredible Theme Music Plays Here
01:57 - Thanks GhostOfM*rderFist (You a Real One)
02:30 - You Will Accept The Ads / YouTube Memberships(?)
07:19 – Story 1: The Man in the Curtain
10:02 - Scott Has Semi-Crazy Ex's
10:40 - The Many Hats of The Hat Man
13:00 - Incredibly Controversial Viral Video Moment
14:40 – Story 2: Cemetery Hat Man
17:20 - Christian Sees a Squirrel Fighting a Ghost
17:59 – Story 3: The Shadow Behind the Shadow
22:00 - Scott Shares Story of Creepy Shadow on Walk
23:10 - It: Welcome to Derry Is Terrifying
24:30 - "What Was The Hat Man Before The Hat Man?" -Christian
19:30 – Story 4: The Garden Encounter
25:51 - Next Episode Might Be Bad Trips
26:20 - Live Above The Influence
26:10 – Story 5: The Soldier and the Giant Hat
27:32 - Shoutout Tony Merkel / The Confessionals
28:15 – Story 6–7: Childhood Encounters
38:00 - Distasteful, Yet Perfectly Executed ICE Joke
38:25 – Most Controversial Podcast Episode Of All Time, Must Watch Stuff
41:42 - Are You Uncomfortable Yet?
44:09 - Story 8: Large Pharrell Hat Ghost Omen Man (Or Something)
45:00 - Story 9: I Think?
00:00 - Outro

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New Year! Tonight on The Freaky Deaky, we’re diving into six chilling true paranormal encounters that’ll make you think twice before turning off the lights. From haunted beds whispering in the dark to unseen babysitters caught on camera, these stories are all real accounts from people who lived to tell the tale—barely.

If you enjoy a dash of dry humor and tangential conversations mixed with your ghost stories, true paranormal encounters, haunted house tales, sleep paralysis experiences, or unexplained mysteries, be sure to hit that like & subscribe — We're Alaska’s home for true tales of the strange, spooky, and downright terrifying.

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Coming Up: Never Trust Free Furniture (Seriously)
0:41 - INTRO
1:38 - Happy 2026 / New Year's resolutions
3:27 - @talltalesocialclub
6:37 - Update on TFD After Dark / Memberships
7:23 - EPISODE STARTS HERE, QUIT YOUR WHINING
7:26 - STORY: Never Trust a Used Mattress
11:30 - OnlyDadBods
13:15- STORY: The Baby Sitter
17:00 - A Little Loosey Goosey Upstairs
18:30 - Weird Underappreciated Editing Inside Baseball
19:30 - Butterscotch Gang Jingle is Top Notch
21:28 - STORY: Stone Tape Nightmare
31:46 - Butterscotch Gang Intermission
34:10 - Flight of the Conchords Homage
36:54 - STORY: My Roommate, The Mooch
42:19 - Scotts In Cinema
45:18 - (Nothing To See Here)
45:40 - STORY: Portal and Profit
47:43 - (SHOW IDEA PITCH, COMMENT YOUR THOUGHTS)
53:54 - STORY: The Cottage
56:55 - Another One of Christian's "Fun" Facts..
0:00 - OUTRO

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If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night and felt like something was standing there watching you, you’re not alone. Across the world, people are quietly sharing stories of shadowy figures at the foot of their beds, strange apparitions crawling across ceilings, and encounters that waltz across the line between nightmares and waking life.

Tonight, we’re diving into real shadow people encounters—true stories of unexplained figures, sleep paralysis visitors, and paranormal experiences at night that have left people shaken long after the lights come back on. Some of these tales come from childhood bedrooms, others from drug-induced altered states, and some from ordinary homes where the unexplainable simply walked in uninvited.

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Coming Up: Shadow People!
1:04 - Intro
2:01 - Thirst Quenched Via The Power of HALFDAY
2:57 - Been A Sad Couple of Weeks
5:28 - Fresh FRIGHTLINE Merch
6:34 - STORY: Shadow At The End of the Bunkbeds
12:28 - End of the Open Mind Era
15:20 - Christian's Never Seen The Santa Claus?
16:45 - Invoking Creed
18:34 - Returning to the Story…
21:43 - STORY: The Lizard Shadow
26:30 - Trolls Scare Christian
28:00 - Shoutout Morgan Lauren
29:30 - Sweet Dreams / Easter Eggs
30:00 - Busch Gardens Sheikra Roller Coaster
31:00 - STORY: Cold Hum of the TV
38:53 - Baby Hitler
40:00 - Why Demons Don't Go After Christian
46:05 - PTSD Mom Texts
46:30 - Pick Your Own Adventure
48:00 - STORY: Shadow People and M*th / Shoutout shadowpeople.org
53:30 - Can We Pierce The Veil While Under The Influence?
57:06 - Outro

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In this episode, we’re diving into a collection of real paranormal experiences and stories of haunted houses, strange black shadows, toys and electronics turning on by themselves, and dreams that felt more like visitations. These are firsthand accounts from people who’ve lived through moments they can’t explain.

From unsettling sleep paralysis to emotional encounters with loved ones who’ve passed on, these stories highlight the strange ways the paranormal shows up in everyday life. If you’re into true ghost stories, unexplained experiences, and the mysteries of life after death, you’ll feel right at home here.

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Coming Up
0:42 - Intro
1:40 - RIP / Well Done, Good & Faithful Servant
2:23 - I'm Sorry For This
4:57 - STORY: Ouija Prediction Come True
6:18 - Computer Stops Recording For The 3rd Time
9:00 - Ah yes, the demon talk segment
15:00 - Are We Entering Our Tony Arc?
16:12 - DON'T GO HERE
17:45 - STORY: The Anniversary Haunting
18:12 - The Australian Accent Returns Briefly (Apologies)
25:41 - Korean Art of Eye Measuring or "Nunchi"
27:44 - STORY: The Paper Clown
31:30 - Do Evil Spirits Exploit Parent's Willingness To Ignore Claims?
34:30 - Christian Unpacks His Childhood
36:20 - Christian Brags About How Nice He Is
37:00 - Hoobastank
38:25 - STORY: The Witch House
43:00 - How Do The Sigils Disappear In Photos?
45:00 - Christian Talks About His Lineage For Some Reason
48:00 - STORY: My Childhood Home
54:40 - Christian's Friendly Reminder
58:46 - We Have An Underground Following I Guess..
60:00 - Next Episode: Shadow People Are Back And More Shadowy Than Ever

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There are places where the veil feels thinner—where laughter echoes in empty forests, where shadows on the roadside burn brighter than the night around them, and where voices call your name though no one is there. Some of our listeners have stood in those places, and tonight, they share what they found waiting. From strange lights and woodland whispers, to blacker-than-black beasts and the hag who leans close enough to breathe your fear, these are the kinds of encounters you don’t just remember—you carry them with you. Volume 12 of our Listener Stories dives deep into the unexplained, the terrifying, and the beautifully bizarre. Settle in, turn down the lights, and join us as we explore true experiences from those who’ve brushed against the other side. Huge shoutout to every one that shared their story for Volume 12! ✨ Got a story of your own for Volume 13? Share it at thegang@thefreakydeaky.com

---- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Coming Up on The Freaky Deaky 0:48 - Drink Halfday Tea (We Did It, Folks…) 3:09 - Intro 4:07 - Let's Get Into Some Listener Stories 4:48 - Christian's Hilarious Email Anecdote, I Guess 6:20 - EPISODE STARTS HERE (YOU GRUMP) 6:39 - STORY: Wisconsin Forest Spirits from Vesna 14:06 - STORY: Dogman, Hell Hound Or? 15:28 - HEY EVERYONE, CHRISTIAN'S FAMILY IS FROM PENNSYLVANIA!! 18:28 - Something Something Something Migration Patterns.. 21:46 - Christian Derails The Merch Pitch With Talk of the Glory Days Again 23:16 - STORY: STARWOLF STORIES! (OBE & The Old Hag) 29:39 - Good Episode Idea? Yay/Nay? 30:13 - Christian Can't Help Himself, Truly. 32:18 - STORY: Starwolf Pt. II (The Old Hag) 37:04 - For The Skeptic 37:45 - Other Great Wolf Legends (Dick Wolf) 39:10 - The Halfday Half Second 42:24 - STORY: Queenie Fizzlesticks' Floating Sequin Pillow 43:41 - Christian Is Confusing Everyone Else 50:15- The Feeling of Dread or Being Watched: What Does It Mean? 54:13 - The Demonic Angle: Instill Fear? 55:55 - Christian Believed In Ghosts 10 Years Ago 57:45 - Check Out The Wandering Crow Podcast (Sorry, Amanda) 59:48 - STORY: Whispers In The Ozark 62:46 - Doppelgänger v. Mimic v. Wendigo v. Skinwalker 65:18 - The Omen Angle? 62:45 - Don't Follow Voices In The Woods

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+BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg +BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeaky The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska.

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