The Shadow Frequency

The Watseka Wonder: A Spirit’s Return

In 1870s Illinois, a young girl named Lurancy Vennum fell into strange trances—only to emerge claiming she was someone else: Mary Roff, a teenager who had died 12 years prior. In this episode of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson investigates one of America’s most haunting and well-documented cases of spiritual possession. Was it grief, mental illness… or something truly otherworldly? Step into the shadows of Watseka, where the veil between life and death may have briefly lifted.
Watseka Wonder, Mary Roff, Lurancy Vennum, spiritual possession, 1870s paranormal, ghost stories, real exorcism, haunted history, Shadow Frequency, American hauntings

Hijacked: The Max Headroom Broadcast Intrusion

On November 22, 1987, something bizarre interrupted Chicago’s television airwaves. A masked figure—mimicking the digital persona Max Headroom—commandeered two separate TV broadcasts with cryptic, unsettling footage. Who was behind the intrusion? How did they pull off such a technically advanced stunt? And why has no one ever been caught? In this chilling episode, host Matt Wilson investigates one of broadcasting’s creepiest unsolved mysteries. Was it a prank, a protest, or something far stranger? Plus, Juniper Ravenwood shares your eerie theories and feedback in the Mailbag segment.
Max Headroom signal hijack, 1987 broadcast interruption, TV hack, unsolved mystery, WGN-TV, WTTW Chicago, paranormal conspiracy, pirate broadcast, digital folklore

The Hexham Heads: Cursed Stones, Poltergeists, and the Beast of Northumberland

In this eerie episode of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson investigates the chilling tale of the Hexham Heads—two small stone figures unearthed in a 1970s English garden that unleashed a wave of paranormal chaos. From poltergeist activity and phantom creatures to academic intrigue and ancient curses, listener Kevin from Indiana submits this terrifying legend for exploration. Featuring expert commentary, Stone Tape theory speculation, and the ever-curious Juniper Ravenwood, this story blurs the line between folklore and true horror. Do the heads hold a dark power, or are they relics of misunderstood history?

The Cellar’s Cry: A Haunting Whisper from 1980 Indiana

In Episode 136 of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson shares a chilling listener story from Kevin in Indiana. During the blistering summer of 1980, a simple basement shower turned into a terrifying brush with the supernatural. A ghostly child’s whisper—“Mommy”—echoed through the dim cellar of an 1800s manor, revealing the tragic past of a four-year-old girl lost to fever in the 1890s. With eerie detail and emotional resonance, this tale explores the thin veil between the living and the dead—and a family's quiet acceptance of their spectral housemate. Produced by Juniper Ravenwood.
ghost story, haunted house, Indiana, 1980s paranormal, child spirit, true ghost encounter, haunted cellar, Shadow Frequency, listener submission, ghost in the basement

Vatican Secrets & The Machine: A Cloaked Priest, a Flickering Crucifixion, and Forbidden Tech

Step inside a hidden chamber beneath the Vatican, where a cloaked priest activates a mysterious, archaic machine glowing with eerie light. What does the flickering image on the monitor reveal—an ancient Roman forum or something far more divine… and dangerous? In this surreal, cinematic episode blending vintage sci-fi with theological conspiracy, we explore the forbidden intersection of faith, history, and technology.🎙️ Dive into shadowy secrets, Latin manuscripts, ghostly green glows, and unsettling watchers behind the curtain.
Vatican secrets, sci-fi podcast, religious conspiracies, cinematic storytelling, forbidden technology, surreal realism, priest and machine, ancient Rome mystery

The Phantom’s Leap: Unraveling the Black Flash of Provincetown

In Episode 134 of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson investigates the chilling legend of the Black Flash — a towering, supernatural figure said to have haunted the fog-shrouded streets of Provincetown, Massachusetts, from 1939 to 1945. With glowing blue eyes, metallic ears, and an ability to leap impossibly high, the Black Flash terrified locals and baffled authorities. Was it a ghost, a government experiment, or mass hysteria? Join Matt as he analyzes firsthand accounts, explores paranormal theories, and confronts the skepticism surrounding this eerie chapter of New England folklore.

Whispers from the Void: Unlocking the Voynich Manuscript’s Paranormal Secrets

In Episode 133 of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson ventures into the spectral pages of the Voynich Manuscript—a 15th-century codex shrouded in mystery. Written in an unbreakable cipher and filled with surreal botanical drawings, cosmic diagrams, and eerie humanoid figures, this manuscript has puzzled linguists, mystics, and conspiracy theorists alike. Could it be an alchemist’s grimoire? A message from beyond the stars? Or something even stranger? With producer Juniper Ravenwood guiding the journey, this chilling episode explores the manuscript’s possible ties to the occult, the supernatural, and alien intelligence. Tune in and feel the pulse of the unknown.

Hoofprints of the Unholy: The Devil’s Footprints of 1855

In this eerie episode of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson investigates the chilling case of the Devil’s Footprints—mysterious cloven tracks that appeared overnight across the snow-covered countryside of Devon, England in 1855. Stretching up to 100 miles, the hoof-like prints crossed rivers, walls, and rooftops—igniting fear and fueling rumors of a demonic visitation. Joined by producer Juniper Ravenwood, Matt dives into cryptid theories, spectral suspects, and natural explanations. Were they left by a creature unknown… or something unholy? Tune in and decide for yourself.

The Cosmic Whisper: Unraveling the Wow! Signal Mystery

In Episode 131 of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson investigates one of astronomy’s most chilling enigmas: the Wow! Signal. Detected in 1977 by astronomer Jerry Ehman, this unexplained cosmic burst has fueled decades of speculation about extraterrestrial contact. But what about the lesser-known follow-up signals? Are they random anomalies—or something trying to reach us? With ghostly echoes from deep space and expert skepticism woven into the tale, producer Juniper Ravenwood brings eerie balance to this otherworldly episode. Tune in as we ask the question: did something—or someone—call Earth?
Wow Signal, extraterrestrial, deep space mystery, alien contact, Jerry Ehman, radio astronomy, SETI, paranormal podcast, The Shadow Frequency, cosmic signals

The Stench of the Swamp: Unraveling the Skunk Ape

In Episode 130 of The Shadow Frequency, host Matt Wilson ventures deep into Florida’s murky Everglades to explore the terrifying legend of the Skunk Ape—a foul-smelling, ape-like cryptid said to stalk the swamps. Could this elusive creature be a surviving hominid, a paranormal entity, or something stranger still? With chilling eyewitness accounts, eerie historical reports, and insights into Seminole lore, this episode uncovers the disturbing truth behind the Skunk Ape’s glowing eyes and signature stench. Producer Juniper Ravenwood delivers listener mail and adds her signature eerie flair.
Skunk Ape, Cryptids, Florida Everglades, Paranormal, Bigfoot, Ape Creatures, Cryptozoology, The Shadow Frequency, Matt Wilson, Juniper Ravenwood, Weird Legends, Monster Sightings, Unexplained Phenomena, Swamp Mysteries