Wicked Strangeness - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 5/31/26
Summary
This episode explores enduring legends like the Phantom Hitchhiker, the Westford Knight, and the Jersey Devil, examining why such stories persist despite lacking evidence. The host discusses the Betty and Barney Hill UFO abduction case, linking it to a simultaneous radar sighting in Vermont. Additionally, the show features a listener’s story of curing warts with a book and promotes new series on true crime and Staten Island’s secession attempt.
Topics discussed
Intro: True Crime Promos and Coast to Coast AM Teaser
Why Legends Endure: The Power of Enduring Stories
The Red-Headed Hitchhiker of Route 44
The Westford Knight and Knights Templar Myth
Carnivora Ad: Boy Cures Warts with Supplement
Promos: The Devil's Quarry, Betrayal Weekly, Girlfriend Spotlight
Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem
Betty and Barney Hill UFO Abduction Case
The Legend of the Jersey Devil
Outro: Recycled Promos for True Crime and Revisionist History
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