Dairyland Frights

A paranormal deep dive across the pond — ghost stories, haunted houses, cryptids, UK pub spirits, and why the paranormal “looks back.”

In this chilling and high-energy episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Tommy, host of the UK hit Let’s Get Freaky Podcast, for a transatlantic paranormal conversation packed with ghost stories, cryptid encounters, haunted history, and personal experiences that shaped both podcasters’ passion f...

In this chilling yet heart-warming episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke welcomes Shanena, the paranormal investigator and creator behind Sweet and Spooky. Together, they explore Shaneen’s eerie encounters, from playful spirits to chilling investigations at the Whaley House, Gettysburg, and Pennhurst Asylum.

Shanena reveals how she conquered her childhood fear of ghosts, what really happens when you open communication with...

In this episode, host John welcomes back award-winning author Aaron Ryan, creator of The Dissonance Saga and the upcoming Talisman Series. Together, they explore the dark corners of imagination, morality, and survival — from terrifying alien invasions to the power of hope in a collapsing world.

Aaron shares how The Dissonance Saga began as a trilogy and grew into a six-book epic of human endurance against monstrous Gorgons that par...

In this extraordinary episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke sits down with Maryam the Psychic — a natural-born clairvoyant, medium, and spiritual teacher with over 25 years of experience helping people and pets alike. From remote viewing across the world to communicating with extraterrestrials and rescuing lost animals, Maryam opens up about her incredible journey into the unknown.

She reveals how her mother nurtured her p...

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights! Join hosts John, Megan, and Brooke as they kick off their spooky Wisconsin series with two of the state’s most chilling legends — The Hodag of Rhinelander and The Haunted Rogers Theater of Wausau.

First, Brooke dives into the strange, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt history of the Hodag, the bizarre horned cryptid that began as a lumberjack tall tale and ended up becoming the mascot of Rhine...

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the Midwest’s creepiest paranormal podcast! In this chilling episode, John, Brooke, and Megan uncover two of Wisconsin’s most spine-tingling legends — The Ridgeway Ghost and The Mineral Point Vampire.

First, Megan brings us Paranormal News from the Holy Hill Art Farm, where a mysterious trail-cam photo captures what appears to be a tall ghostly woman wandering the cornfields near Holy Hill, sparki...

Step into the shadows with Nightland Frights as host John Radtke uncovers the five main types of ghosts that haunt our world — and the terrifying real stories behind them. From violent poltergeists to mysterious shadow people, discover what kind of spirit might be lurking in your home.

Featuring true Midwest hauntings, viral paranormal evidence, and the eerie history of locations investigators refuse to enter, this episode dives de...

In this spine-tingling episode, host John Radtke is joined once again by Rissa from Tea & Smoke for an in-depth journey into one of the most infamous paranormal tools of all time — the Ouija Board. From its eerie Victorian origins to its pop culture legacy, they trace how a “toy” became one of the world’s most feared gateways to the unknown.

What started as a parlor game during the Spiritualist movement of t...

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights! Host John Radtke is joined once again by the ever-insightful Deborah from Paranormal Paradigma — a gifted medium, healer, and spiritual guide — for a fascinating and empowering dive into the legends of vengeful women in folklore and what these stories reveal about the dark feminine, trauma, and transformation.

From Japan’s Kuchisake-Onna (The Slit-Mouthed Woman) to La Llorona and the White Lady of...

The Sinister Sisters Paranormal team is back on Dairyland Frights with even more chilling encounters and unbelievable stories from their latest investigations. From haunted Civil War hospitals in Tennessee to the dark halls of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, these fearless investigators share their scariest “ugly” moments, the surprising “good” ones, and everything in between.

Highlights in this episode:

• A terrifying Este...

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights! In this chilling episode, John is joined once again by David from Midwest Spirit Seekers, along with team member Tiffany, an evidential medium. Together they share their most intense and unforgettable paranormal investigations across Minnesota—including haunted Victorian homes, protective spirits, and one location so dark they vowed never to return.

From protective ghosts watching over a historic ...

Hello spooky friends! 👋 Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the Midwest’s paranormal podcast, where we dive into everything eerie, creepy, and unexplained.

In this episode, John sits down with Will from the Red Tree House podcast, a master storyteller of the strange, to explore the world of hauntings, curses, possessions, and one of the strangest urban legends ever told: Mel’s Hole in Washington State.

🌲 What You’ll Hear in This E...

Welcome back to Nightland Frights—the darker, twisted shadow of Dairyland Frights. Tonight, we step into homes that don’t want to be empty, homes where the dead don’t sleep… and homes that may already be watching you.

In this episode:

• Paranormal investigator Brandon Kramer (Appleton, WI) shares 10 ways to tell if your house is haunted, from cold spots to dream visitations.
• We uncover the chilling history of the Octagon House i...

In this spine-tingling episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back one of his favorite guests — KJ from Mad City Ghost Walks. KJ is not only a seasoned ghost tour guide in Madison, Wisconsin, but also a paranormal investigator and lecturer who has presented at Gettysburg’s Paranormal Symposium.

Together, John and KJ explore: 👻 The haunted history of downtown Madison and Forest Hill Cemetery 🌲 Why Madison, WI is considered “c...

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back a fan-favorite guest: Rob Gutro — author, paranormal investigator, meteorologist, animal rescue volunteer, and pet medium.

Rob shares stories from his many investigations, including "The Haunting of Emory Estate" in Massachusetts and "Ghosts of Linville Manor" in Maryland. From unsettling encounters with the “man in the gray suit” to the heartbreaking spirit of a child, Rob dives d...

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Ashley, host of the Ghost Gossip podcast, for a chilling yet fun conversation about life inside a haunted house, sleep paralysis, and what it’s like being sensitive to spirits when your husband is a skeptic.

Ashley shares her personal experiences with shadow people, orbs, and the overwhelming presence of a spirit who didn’t appreciate her remodeling his former home. From scary encounter...

In this episode, we dive into Haunted U.S., a collection of chilling tales and eerie legends from across Wisconsin. From haunted hotels, roads, terrifying ghost stories, to haunted Subways (yes, the sandwich shop), we dive into the spooky travel guide “30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin” with Brandon & Mitch from Haunted Us.

Join us as we uncover:

• Famous hauntings and urban legends that still terrify locals.

• Creepy encounte...

Hello, my spooky friends! 👻 In this episode of Dairyland Frights, I’m joined by Abbie from the UK-based paranormal show Lifting the Veil. Together, we dive deep into chilling hauntings, haunted jails, cursed objects, child spirits, UFO hotspots, and some of the most famous cases from both sides of the pond.

Abbie – Host of Lifting the Veil, chair of Haunted Devon, and seasoned paranormal investigator. With decades of exp...

In this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Christina from Twats Paranormal (Wisconsin Apparition Tracking Society) for a spirited conversation about ghosts, paranormal festivals, witchcraft, and haunted history in Wisconsin and beyond.

👻 Highlights include:

• Christina’s role in co-producing the Windy City Paranormal Festival and how it brought together underrepresented voices in the paranormal community.

• Haunted Wi...