Dark Outdoors

Terrifying Screams: What Are Those Sounds Terrifying Hunters, Campers and HIkers?

Hunters, hikers and other outdoors lovers report hearing terrifying screams, growls and other sounds that shake them to the core.
We take a deep dive on these sounds and look at known animals, exotic vocalizations that are echoing as established invasive populations expand. And we also talks about the spooky unknown in the last segment as we welcome Ron Morehead of the "Sierra Sounds" fame to the program.
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The Legend of Boggy Creek and Creepy Cryptids

In this special fun Halloween edition of the program Chester interviews Lyle Blackburn, author of The Beast of Boggy Creek, Momo: The Strange Case of the Missouri Monster and many other titles about the Fouke Monster and other alleged aggressive cryptids. He also vists with Pamula Pierce Barcelous, daughter of The Legend of Boggy Creek director Charles Pierce about the newly restored 4K release and behind the scenes tidbits about the iconic film.

Attacked By Feral Dogs: Canines Are Maiming and Killing People In The Wild

In this chilling episode, host Chester Moore investigates the rising problem of feral dog attacks in the wild. We hear from Jerry Mills of Wolf Tejas who had to shoot his way from a pack of feral dogs, learn about a brutal attack in Georgia, a recent fatality in Texas and hear about Chester's own narrow escape from a feral pit bull.
Dogs are man's best friend but feral dogs can be our worst nightmare.
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Park Predators With Investigative Journalist Delia D’Ambra

Join Chester Moore as he speaks with investigative journalist and Park Predators podcaster Delia D'Ambra.
They talk about the prevalence of missing people in national parks, forests and other public lands and some of the mysterious reasons for these tragedies.
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Sam Houston National Forest: Missing People, The Recently Proven Serial Killer You Didn’t Hear About & High Strangeness

In this episode, we probe the dark mysteries of the Sam Houston National Forest.
We talk with the founder of the Missing TX 40 Project in an archival interview and give compelling information about a serial killer that has been in the area for decades that is serving time for copping a plea to being involved with a murder victim found in a barrel on his property.
Oh, yeah that property is across the street from the Sam Houston National Forest and this man killed and savagely raped women in the late 70s when he was a teen.
Plus, we talk other dangerous situations in the forest and end with an encounter with covert operatives.
 
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Real Life Southern Comfort, Serial Killer Encounter While Surf Fishing & The Bloody Man In the Woods

The cult classic Southern Comfort sent chills down the spines of outdoors lovers when it debuted in 1981. On this episode, hear a real life story that's just as scary as the movie. Plus, we interview Lou Marullo about encountering a bloody, bearded man in the woods at night.
We also dig into an attempted abduction and tell you what we think is your best non-lethal outdoors defense.
Oh, and learn about a brush with Ted Bundy's handiwork in the deep woods of Utah.
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When Hogs Kill: Mind Blowing Research & Accounts of Hog Attacks

Join host Chester Moore as he interviews world renowned hog attack expert Dr. Jack Mayer as they discuss hog attacks. Learn about the link between dogs and hog attacks, an account of a legitimate (human) predatory hog, what to do if attacked by a hog and much more.
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Texas Cattle Mutilations: What No One Else Will Tell You

In this wild episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore and fellow author/researcher Jeff Stewart dive into the strange cattle mutilations in Texas that have grabbed national headlines.
What is the source of these grisly crimes?
It might not be what everyone else is saying. Get a different spin on this topic on this episode of Dark Outdoors.
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Death On Lady Bird Lake: Mysterious Water Deaths In Austin and Smiley Face Killer Similarites

In the kick-off of season two of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore interviews William Ramsey of William Ramsey Investigates about the mysterious water deaths at Lady Bird Lake in Austin.
Are they linked the the smiley face killer phenomenon? Is there something strange and terrifying going on or are these just random drownings?
Moore and Ramsey also comment on the Gary Faust interview with a man who found a body on the edge of Lady Bird Lake and who encountered a mysterious figure and look into other bizarre water-related deaths.
Check out Ramsey's work at William Ramsey Investigates.
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Halloween Bonus Episode: Dark Outdoors In The Movies

In this bonus episode of season one, host Chester Moore interviews his longtime friend and spooky movie fan Patrick Trumble as they talk about the weirdest, wildest and scariest movies that take place in the dark outdoors.
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