Midwest Shadow Files

a podcast about the paranormal, dark history and oddities in the Midwest - New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays.

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  Episode #20

  The Missouri Monster - "MOMO"

  Aug 17, 202623 minS2

  The Missouri Monster: “MoMo” | Midwest Shadow Files Deep in the folklore of the American Midwest lurks a creature that has terrified witnesses for generations—the Missouri Monster , better known as “MoMo.” In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files , we travel to the small town of Louisiana, Missouri, where strange sightings in 1972 sparked one of the Midwest’s most enduring cryptid legends. Witnesses described a towering, hairy creature with glowing or reddish eyes, a foul odor, and an unsettling presence. But what exactly did people encounter? Was MoMo an undiscovered creature, a case of mistaken identity, an elaborate hoax—or something that still defies explanation? Join us as we dig into the original sightings, witness accounts, the investigation that followed, and the legend that continues to haunt Missouri’s cryptid history. Was MoMo real? You decide. Subscribe to Midwest Shadow Files for more investigations into cryptids, unexplained encounters, strange history, and the mysteries hiding across the American Midwest. #MidwestShadowFiles #MissouriMonster #MoMo #Cryptids #CryptidStories #Missouri #Paranormal #Bigfoot #Unexplained #MidwestMysteries

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  Episode #19

  Iowa College Ghosts

  Aug 7, 202635 minS2

  An unscripted conversation about Iowa College and University Ghost Stories - and Legends. More conversations on other College's in other Midwest States on future episodes. If you have any stories - or a college not mentioned in this episode - drop a comment below, or reach out to us at Midwestshadowfiles@gmail.com - I'd love to hear your thoughts - and stories.

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  Episode #18

  The Paulding Light

  Aug 3, 202613 minS2

  The Paulding Light | Midwest Shadow Files Podcast For generations, a mysterious glowing light has appeared deep in the forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, leaving visitors wondering if they're witnessing a natural phenomenon... or something far more mysterious. In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files , we investigate The Paulding Light , one of the Midwest's most enduring paranormal legends. Is the light the ghostly lantern of a railroad brakeman who lost his life on the tracks? Could it be the spirit of a grieving father searching for his missing child? Or is there a scientific explanation behind the eerie glow that has fascinated locals and travelers for decades? Join us as we explore the history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, scientific theories, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of Michigan's most famous supernatural mysteries. In this episode: The origins of the Paulding Light legend Ghost stories and local folklore Eyewitness encounters Scientific investigations and skeptical explanations Why the mystery continues to captivate believers and skeptics alike If you enjoy paranormal investigations, haunted history, cryptids, unsolved mysteries, and Midwest folklore, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Midwest Shadow Files . Have you ever visited the Paulding Light? Did you witness the mysterious glow? Share your experience in the comments! #MidwestShadowFiles #PauldingLight #Michigan #UpperPeninsula #UPMichigan #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedMichigan #Folklore #Mysteries #Unexplained #Podcast #Supernatural #StrangeHistory #HighStrangeness

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  Episode #16

  The Chicago Mothman Mystery

  Jul 27, 202630 minS2

  Midwest Shadow Files | Episode: The Chicago Mothman Mystery For years, strange sightings have been reported across the Chicago area—an enormouswinged humanoid with glowing red eyes, silently watching from rooftops, parks, cemeteries, and even near O'Hare International Airport. Is the Chicago Mothman a cryptid, an omen, or something else entirely? In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files , we explore the wave of sightings that began around 2017, examine eyewitness accounts, discuss possible explanations, and compare the Chicago phenomenon to the legendary Mothman encounters in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Are these reports the result of misidentification, urban legend, or evidence of a creature science has yet to explain? Join us as we separate fact from folklore and uncover one of the Midwest's mostfascinating modern mysteries. ️ Topics Covered: • The origins of the Chicago Mothman sightings • Eyewitness encounters across the Chicagoland area • Connections to the Point Pleasant Mothman legend • Theories ranging from cryptids to paranormal phenomena • Skeptical explanations and unanswered questions What do you think people are seeing? Share your theories in the comments! We discussed the work of Lon Strickler of "Phantoms and Monster" - I consider Lon the expert on the Chicago Mothman - and a whole host of other crytids - consider supporting Lon - and you can check out his website and blog at Phantomsandmonsters.com Subscribe to Midwest Shadow Files for more deep dives and stories into Midwest legends, hauntings, cryptids, UFO encounters, and unexplained mysteries. #MidwestShadowFiles #ChicagoMothman #Mothman #Cryptids #Paranormal#HighStrangeness #UnexplainedMysteries #UrbanLegends #Chicago #MysteryPodcast

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  Episode #15

  The Ridgeway Ghost

  Jul 22, 202627 minS2

  Midwest Shadow Files – Episode: "The Ridgeway Ghost" | A Historic Wisconsin Ghost Story Long before Wisconsin's quiet country roads and rolling hills became familiar landmarks,stories of unexplained encounters were already being passed down through generations. In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files , we investigate the legend of The Ridgeway Ghost —one of Wisconsin's oldest and most enduring paranormal tales. What began as whispered accounts of a mysterious figure along lonely roads has growninto a haunting piece of local folklore, blending documented history with eyewitness reports that continue to intrigue believers and skeptics alike. Was the Ridgeway Ghost the restless spirit of a tragic past, a case of mistaken identity, or something that defies explanation? Join us as we uncover the historical roots of the legend, explore the strange sightingsthat have kept the story alive for generations, and examine why this Wisconsin ghost story continues to captivate those brave enough to seek the truth. In this episode: The origins of the Ridgeway Ghost legend The historical events behind the haunting Reported sightings and paranormal encounters Theories from historians and paranormal investigators Why this ghost story remains one of Wisconsin's most famous mysteries Subscribe to Midwest Shadow Files for more true tales of haunted history, forgotten legends, and unexplained mysteries from across America's heart land. #MidwestShadowFiles #WisconsinGhostStory #TheRidgewayGhost #HauntedWisconsin#GhostStories #Paranormal #MidwestMysteries #HauntedHistory #UrbanLegends #TrueGhostStories

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