Episode 39- Old Abe: The Screaming Eagle That Marched With Wisconsin

Episode 39- Old Abe: The Screaming Eagle That Marched With Wisconsin

In this episode the hosts trace the surprising saga of Old Abe, a bald eagle captured in Wisconsin who became the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War, surviving battles and earning legendary status. They cover his capture, wartime role, retirement, and lasting legacy in state symbols. Amid casual banter, local beer tasting and offbeat jokes, the conversation blends history with humor and personal stories about Wisconsin culture and remembrance.

Episode 38- The Devil Woman of Michigan: Love, Lies and a Missing Man

This episode dives into the 2014 disappearance of Chris Regan in Iron River, Michigan, and the investigation that followed — missing car, messy apartment, and rumors tying the case to an affair with Kelly Cochran and her husband, Jason. Hosts recount the police search, recovered remains, confessions and convictions, and the small-town rumors — including allegations of further killings — while reflecting on how the case unfolded and teasing a follow-up episode.

Episode 37- Haunted at the Congress Plaza: Ghosts, Suicides, and Peg‑Leg Johnny

The hosts drink, joke, and recount the tragic and eerie history of Chicago’s Congress Plaza Hotel — from suicides and sealed rooms to recurring apparitions like “Peg‑Leg Johnny” and the children said to have fallen from a window. Balancing drunken banter with historic detail, the episode explores why this grand hotel is famous for its hauntings and why visiting it feels both fascinating and unsettling.

Episode 36- The Marshal Who Never Clocked Out: Seth Bullock Haunts Deadwood

In this episode the hosts, over drinks, explore the eerie legends of Deadwood, South Dakota, focusing on Seth Bullock — the town's first sheriff and founder of the Bullock Hotel — who is said to still patrol his hotel and nearby monuments. Guests, staff, and investigators report footsteps, moving objects, shadowy figures, EMF spikes, and disembodied voices that seem more authoritative than malicious, prompting discussion about why a man so devoted to order might linger after death.

Episode 35- Shawano's Secret: Inside a Small-Town Cult

This episode explores the history and controversies of a secretive religious group outside Shawano, Wisconsin — its founder who changed names multiple times, alleged abuse by members, and the town’s uneasy relationship with the compound. Hosts discuss reported incidents from the 1970s to today, including violent encounters, business dealings, legal battles, and the group’s shifting identity and beliefs.