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Barnaby Jones, no not the detective, is one part convention runner, and one part paranormal investigator from the great state of Wisconsin. Barnaby Jones is a prominent cryptozoologist and paranormal researcher based in Wisconsin, known for founding the Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society (CAPS) and hosting shows like “Monsters on the Edge” and “The Paranormal Spectrum” on the Untold Radio Network. His expertise has been showcased in various media outlets, including “American Paranormal Magazine” and “My Haunted Hometown” on T+E Network, along with numerous podcasts. Jones and his team primarily investigate Wisconsin but have also ventured across the United States, exploring a wide range of locations such as haunted sites and remote forests to uncover elusive creatures and spirits. Buy your tickets to the Wisconsin C.A.P.S convention here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/cryptids-anomalies-and-the-paranormal-society/wisconsin-cryptids-anomalies-and-paranormal-convention-capcon-2026-1370766566 and use code BOBAFTERDARK for a 10% discount on your ticket.

Meet Bob and Walter. Wild, right? Another Bob on Bob After Dark. Bob and Walter are two member of ESPI (Eugene/Springfield Paranormal Investigations) aka The Spoopy Squad. They are just two members of a whole group that investigative spots around Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Hear their back stories, as Bob (We named him Bob 1), talks about starting the group from just meeting folk off a Facebook page and beginning a team. Then Walter shares his story of growing up in a haunted house which needed a minor exorcism performed. You can find out more here on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SPOOPS-26

Accordioning to Honoluluhaunts, "Night Marchers are ancestral and spiritual Hawaiian warriors who march through the dense jungles of the Hawaiian islands. They eternally uphold their vows to protect Hawaiian royalty. Any who come across their path must fall to the ground in reverence otherwise face an untimely death." This week we are joined by Steve Michaels, whom is prepping to defend his UCE Championship Wrestling in Hawaii. At the time of this recording, the beautiful state of Hawaii is being devastated by catastrophic flooding. You can help support the state's efforts to helps its people by visiting the Stronger Hawai‘i Fund's website here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

According to the Cryptid Wiki, "The Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter, also known as the Hopkinsville Goblins Case, and to a lesser extent the Kelly Green Men Case, is the name given to a series of connected incidents of alleged close encounters with presumably extraterrestrial beings." This story has lead people to make sure they close their curtains at night. Think about it, actual contact with a hostile entity, where even a shoot-out didn't land a hit. Pro-Wrestling Super Star/Paranormal Investigator Steve Micheals joins us!

Meet Pam, Shauna, Kevin, and Adrian with AMOK Paranormal Podcast. Each member hailing from a different state in middle America Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Learn about each member, their paranormal interests, and of course favorite supernatural encounters. We hear about ghosts playing poker, giant inch worms cryptids, and even hearing about a spirit box calling someone a freak on two separate occasions!

Yes, like the Blink-182 song suggests, Aliens Exist. Former President Barack Obama dropped quite the phrase recently on the Brian Tyler Cohen podcast. ""They're real but I haven't seen them," He continues, "They're not being kept in Area 51. There's no underground facility unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, "I don't know if they're real or not," and said of Obama, "I may get him out of trouble by declassifying." So, now here we are...awaiting the release of proof of alien life from the government! Joining us this week is Chuck Pullen, and Luke Miiller, who come on and discuss their feelings on the matter as well.

It's been a LONG time, hasn't it? Well, we're in our new/old home at the old WJOB studios, and it feels amazing to be back! Now that we are back, we kick off this episode with everyone meeting Casey from Northwest Indiana Paranormal. She has a long list of duties including: Assistant Director of Northwest Indiana Paranormal and co sponsor of Griffith Highschool Paranormal Club! You'll even learn about her Dogman encounter!

You've heard of the giant lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, right? Well, did you know that legend is apart of it's own set of folklore? Lumberjacks have their own form of cryptids known as fearsome critters. This episode Bob is joined by Pat from Ghostly Podcast as they talk about such creatures as the hoop snake, and the hide-behind.

Richard Crowe was Chicagoland's first paranormal tour guide. With a love for the supernatural, Richard did his first ghost bus tour out of DePaul University in 1974. Until his death in 2012, he was teaching people about Resurrection Mary, The Werewolf on 95th, and the hauntings of Chinatown.

Meet Neal Gibbons. One look at him, and you think he could be a wearing a red coat and going to your house on Christmas Eve. Well, you would be right on that, but Neal is also a paranormal tour guide, investigator, and researcher. Neal hosts ghost tours all across Chicago Land, and is a historian of Chicago's South Side. Everything from extensive research on Resurrection Mary, Archer Woods Cemetery, and Chet's Melody Lounge. Learn about Neal's backstory with Imps, and sneaking into Monk's Castle Cemetery.

Alright, so here's the thing. Bob has had Jack on the phone many times over the years, but he has never been in the studio. Well, that all changed this week. Meet, finally, Jack Chavez. Jack is a Swiss Army Knife of paranormal knowledge. He's a brilliant researcher who knows something about a lot of things. Including, but not limited to, cryptids, ghosts, demons, angels, local haunts, phantom clowns, and phantom kangaroos. Also, make sure to check out or friends over at Heart of Illinois Center for Unexplained Phenomenon HICUP! https://www.facebook.com/HOIUnexplained!

Week two of Paranormal Researchers month, we welcome back to the show Rebecca and Pat from Ghostly Podcast. They are an interesting duo with Rebecca being the believer and Pat being a skeptic, they debate ghost stories. We dive into their pasts and look at why Rebecca is more researcher then hunter when it comes to the paranormal, and why one Buddhist's line changed Pat to being a skeptic forever.

What's the number one thing a paranormal researcher needs to prove what they find? Evidence. Not in the case of Jon-Erik Beckjord. Jon was a paranormal investigator whom studied Bigfoot, Lochness Monster, and UFO's. On this episode, we look at the strange case of Jon, and how his lack there of evidence made him quite the spectacle.

Ever see the movie the Exorcist? You know, with the little girl who gets possessed by a demon? Well, that movie was based on a book of the same name, and that book was based on a "true story." The story starts Cottage City Maryland in the home of the Ronald Hunkeler (Thanks Ghostly Podcast for the scoop.) There he learned about the spiritualism movement from his aunt Harriett. She taught the family how to use Ouija boards and the such. Upon her death, the family was experiencing some supernatural experiences around the home. Thinking it would help, the did a séance to see if it was the aunt. From there, Ronald began experiencing signs of possession. This week, Count Panek and Bob look at the case and see if there was any truth to the story of The Exorcist.

Episode 203: The Vanishing Hitchhiker Continue the conversation on our Discord!: https://discord.gg/NpjsaB7uQe You're driving down a dark road late at night. A hitchhiker climbs into your car, rides for a few miles… and then vanishes without a sound. This chilling tale is one of the most famous in paranormal folklore: The Phantom Hitchhiker. From ghostly travelers on forgotten highways to spirits replaying their final ride, the legend has haunted drivers for generations. In this episode of Bob After Dark, we explore the origins of this eerie story, its global variations, and why it continues to capture our imagination. Just be careful next time you see someone thumbing a ride in your headlights. References: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/vanishing-hitchhiker-urban-legend https://multoghost.wordpress.com/2024/07/26/revisiting-the-vanishing-hitchhiker/