Where Our Minds Wander Podcast

10/09/2025

New Episode! "180 The Loudun Possessions and The Whaley House"

Beth tells the unbelievable but true story of the Loudun Possessions of 1632. Wes tells of the many ghosts that haunt the Whaley House, the “most haunted house in America.” Our sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudun_po...

Beth tells the unbelievable but true story of the Loudun Possessions of 1632. Wes tells of the many ghosts that haunt the Whaley House, the “most haunted house in A…

10/07/2025

Pictured below is the "handsome" Urbain Grandier, the man accused of sorcery in the 1600s and the alleged pact he made with several demons. Also pictured is the haunted Whaley House in San Diego. You won't want to miss this week's episode!

Urbain Grandier images in the Public Domain. Whaley house attributed to Joe Mabel (CCSA 3.0)

10/07/2025

Hey all you Wanderers! For our Halloween episode on Oct 30th, we would LOVE to share any stories you may have about experiencing something that may have been paranormal! It could be ghostly, a possible cryptid, or even a UFO! All you have to do is type up your experience in an email and send it to: [email protected] by Oct 20th! We can't wait to share your stories!

10/02/2025

Pictured below is Shepton Mallet Prison, the "most haunted prison in England" and the topic for this week's episode!

Both images attributed to Rodw, CCSA 4.0

10/02/2025

New Episode! "179 Shepton Mallet Prison"

Wes and Beth discuss the “most haunted prison in all of England,” including its turbulent history and stories of the paranormal. Sources Used: www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/sheptonm.html www.sheptonmalletprison.com/plan-your-da...

Wes and Beth discuss the “most haunted prison in all of England,” including its turbulent history and stories of the paranormal. Sources Used: www.capitalpunishment…

09/25/2025

New Episode! "178 Chateau de Brissac and Lumberjack Cryptids"

Episode Description: Beth shares the tale of the terrifying Green Lady of the Chateau de Brissac. Meanwhile,Wes shares three lumberjack “fearsome critters” that may still be lurking out there in the woods. Our Sources: https:...

Episode Description: Beth shares the tale of the terrifying Green Lady of the Chateau de Brissac. Meanwhile,Wes shares three lumberjack “fearsome critters” that may…

09/24/2025

How can anyone not feel sorry for the Squonk, one of the three Fearsome Critters Wes covers in this week's episode? Also pictured is the Chateau de Brissac, where the fearsome Green Lady haunts the castle's halls.

All images in the Public Domain

09/18/2025

New Episode! "177 Emilia Bassano and Sayre Mansion"

Beth poses the question, "Was Emilia Bassano the true Shakespeare?" Or not? Meanwhile, Wes investigates the eerie Sayre Mansion in Pennsylvania. Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilia_Lanierhttps://deveresociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NL-2020-27-1-JAN_KG-P21-30.pdf www.history.com/articles/did-shakespeare-really-write-his-own-plays www.biography.com/authors-writers/shakespeare-real-author-theories www.psu.edu/news/research/story/probing-question-did-shakespeare-r...

Beth poses the question, "Was Emilia Bassano the true Shakespeare?" Or not? Meanwhile, Wes investigates the eerie Sayre Mansion in Pennsylvania. Our Sources: https:…

09/17/2025

Was Shakespeare really a woman? We tackle that claim (and the haunted Sayre Mansion) in this week's all new episode!

Image of Emilia Bassano in the public domain. Sayre Mansion attributed to Jerrye & Roy Klotz MD CCSA4.0

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

New Episode! "176 William Morgan's Disappearance and Banshees"

This week, Beth delves into the mysterious disappearance of William Morgan, a case that has intrigued historians and conspiracy theorists alike for decades. Meanwhile, Wes shares eerie tales about banshees, the legendary spir...

This week, Beth delves into the mysterious disappearance of William Morgan, a case that has intrigued historians and conspiracy theorists alike for decades. Meanwhi…

09/09/2025

In this week's episode, we'll tell the tale of William Morgan's disappearance. Was he murdered by Freemasons? And then there's the Bunworth Banshee- one of several banshee stories we'll share!