Best Unsolved Canda Podcasts (2025)

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DTCP - The Bell Witch: Truth, Terror & Folklore 37:54

14h ago37:54

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Step into the shadows of history and uncover one of America’s most chilling paranormal legends—the Bell Witch. In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we dive deep into the eerie events that haunted the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee. Was it a vengeful spirit? A curse? Or something even m…

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048 The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson 52:07

4d ago52:07

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In September of 1992, twenty-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanished from the small university town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. His last confirmed sighting was on Main Street on the morning of September 21st. He was never seen again. No remains. No belongings. No activity on his bank …

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Bonus Episode: Interview with Brian Baker, Author of Eerie Whispers 57:09

1h ago57:09

57:09

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this special bonus episode of Canadian Creepies, we sit down with journalist and author Brian Baker to explore the question at the heart of his new book, Eerie Whispers: Why are Canadians so afraid to talk about ghosts? From campfire tales and immigrant folklore to the ancestral stories of Indigenous…

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DTCP - Christopher Case: Fear and Fate 35:58

2h ago35:58

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Did fear itself seal Christopher Case’s fate? In this gripping episode of Down the Crooked Path, host Amanda Joy unravels the eerie mystery surrounding Case’s tragic death—a story tangled in paranoia, ancient curses, and unexplained phenomena. When Christopher began receiving chilling warnings of impend…

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047 Creep of the Week: John A MacDonald 57:07

13d ago57:07

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this week’s Creep of the Week, we turn our attention to a figure often wrapped in myth, nostalgia, and carefully curated national memory. John A. Macdonald is remembered as Canada’s first Prime Minister — but beneath the statues and the schoolbook stories lies a far more unsettling legacy. In this ep…

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DTCP - Mercy Lena Brown's Story: The Last American Vampire 39:46

15d ago39:46

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In 1892, the small town of Exeter, Rhode Island, became home to one of the most infamous vampire cases in American history. Mercy Brown, a young woman who succumbed to tuberculosis, became the center of a desperate and chilling ritual—one designed to stop what her family believed was a supernatural forc…

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046 The Mulligan Affair 51:09

11d ago51:09

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda head west to uncover one of the most shocking corruption scandals in Canadian history — The Mulligan Affair. In 1950s Vancouver, Police Chief Walter Mulligan stood as the face of law and order… until a series of leaks exposed a tangled web of brib…

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DTCP - The Fox Sisters: Spirits, Secrets & Scandal 46:49

21d ago46:49

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! While Down the Crooked Path episodes on Canadian Creepies usually explores mysteries and hauntings from across Canada, this special episode takes us beyond our borders. Some stories are simply too strange — and too fascinating — to leave untold. In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of the F…

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045 The Black Donnellys 39:40

20d ago39:40

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Kyle return to one of the most infamous stories in Canadian folklore — the tale of the Black Donnellys. In the small town of Lucan, Ontario, a simmering feud between neighbours exploded into one of the bloodiest nights in Canadian history. Arson, vigilan…

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DTCP 027 - The Prime Minister and the Spirits 33:20

22d ago33:20

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we uncover the hidden spiritual life of one of Canada’s most powerful figures — Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. Behind the formal portraits and wartime speeches was a man who believed the dead could offer guidance to the living. Through séances, crys…

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044 Unsolved Mysteries: Part 02 42:01

1M ago42:01

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda return to the strange and the unsolved — where truth slips through the cracks of history. From the mysterious death of painter Tom Thomson, to the daring Montreal Museum of Fine Arts heist, and the eerie story of a village that vanished, these are…

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DTCP 026 - The Five Fishermen: Haunted by the Tide 24:43

1M ago24:43

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we head to Halifax, Nova Scotia—where the sea isn’t the only thing that refuses to rest. Once a funeral home, now a fine dining landmark, the Five Fishermen Restaurant has served generations of guests… both living and otherwise. From flickering lights and moving…

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043 Unsolved Mysteries: Part 01 51:05

29d ago51:05

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week on Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda dive deep into the strange and the unexplained — stories that have haunted Canada for decades. From mysterious lights in the northern skies to a theatre magnate who disappeared without a trace, these cases blur the line between fact and folklore. Were t…

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DTCP 025 - Beneath the Escarpment: The Haunted Tunnels of the Niagara Region 27:31

1M ago27:31

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we venture deep beneath the Niagara Region—where the earth hides its secrets in stone and shadow. From the eerie depths of the Merritton Tunnel to the forgotten bunkers near Decew Falls, these underground passages have long been home to whispers, footsteps, and …

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042 Creep of the Week: John Robinson 47:37

2M ago47:37

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week's episode is chaos. From Valerie being sick and struggling her way through the insanely wrong information to Daisy barking this one is one for the books. Canadian Creepies presents it's first ever full length Creep of the Week with returning season 1 co-host Kyle! Please note that the victim a…

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DTCP 024 - Skeleton Park 25:34

1M ago25:34

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Beneath the quiet grass of a neighbourhood park in Kingston, Ontario, thousands of bodies still lie just below the surface. Once a cemetery for the poor, the unknown, and the forgotten, the land was converted into a public park—without removing most of the dead. Locals nicknamed it Skeleton Park, and fo…

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041 Shadows Over the St. Lawrence: Haunted Quebec 01 1:02:58

1M ago1:02:58

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! From the mist rising over the St. Lawrence to the echoing corridors of centuries-old fortresses, Quebec is a province built on history—and haunted by it. In this episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda wander through three of Quebec’s most chilling sites: 🕯️ The Château Frontenac, where the gho…

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DTCP 023 - The Dagg Poltergeist: When the Walls Spoke 24:33

2M ago24:33

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By Canadian Creepies

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040 Blood and Brotherhood: The White Boy Posse Part 02 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadows of Canada’s prairies, the White Boy Posse’s violent brotherhood reached its breaking point. What began as loyalty and blood spilled in silence erupted into betrayal, chaos, and murder—leaving communities scarred by the trail they left behind. In Part Two of Blood and Brotherhood, we follo…

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DTCP 022 - The Eternal Cry of the Dungarvon Whooper 26:55

2M ago26:55

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the late 1800s, deep in the Miramichi woods of New Brunswick, a young cook was said to have met a violent end in a remote lumber camp. Soon after, the stillness of the forest was shattered by terrifying, unearthly cries that echoed through the night. The men called it the Dungarvon Whooper, and the l…

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039 Blood and Brotherhood: The White Boy Posse Part 01 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadows of Canada’s prairies, a violent brotherhood began to take shape. Calling themselves the White Boy Posse, this group bound its members with loyalty, intimidation, and blood. What started as a small, tightly knit crew would soon spiral into something far darker—leaving fear, chaos, and deat…

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DTCP 021 - The Curious Case of Jacko the Ape 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the summer of 1884, a strange creature was said to have been captured near Yale, British Columbia—a being caught somewhere between man and beast. Reporters called it Jacko the Ape, and for a brief moment, the story gripped the imagination of a young nation. But was Jacko a living relic of a lost spec…

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038 The Mystery of Justin Evans 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this unsettling installment of Canadian Creepies, we turn to Simcoe, Ontario, where the disappearance of 22-year-old Justin Evans in 2021 left a community shaken. Days of searching turned into weeks of questions, until his body was discovered and the story shifted from a missing-person case to someth…

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DTCP 020 - The Haunting of Goblin Hollow 25:11

3M ago25:11

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this haunting installment of Down the Crooked Path, we revisit one of Prince Edward Island’s darkest unsolved crimes: the murder of Ann Beaton in 1859. Struck down on her walk home, Ann’s story blurred almost immediately into legend—her death investigated with a strange ritual, her memory carried in …

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037 Shadows in Burlington: The Murder of Joseph Fritch 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we revisit the tragic murder of Joseph Fritch, a Burlington man whose ordinary stop for gas turned into a nightmare. Ambushed by two teenagers, Fritch’s death shattered the illusion of “safe suburbia” and left a community reeling. We trace the crime from the night o…

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DTCP 019 - Deerman: Folklore, Fear, and the Forest 29:37

3M ago29:37

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this eerie installment of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the unsettling legend of Deerman—a figure that straddles the line between man and beast in Canadian folklore. Part cryptid, part cautionary tale, Deerman has been whispered about in forested communities for generations: glowing eyes in the t…

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DTCP 018 - What Mr.Christie Hid 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This Down the Crooked Path episode, hosted by Amanda Joy, uncovers a hidden chapter behind one of Canada’s most familiar names. Mr. Christie may have made good cookies, but his legacy carries with it a shadowed tale — one that begins with whispers of a room never meant to be found. In this episode, Aman…

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DTCP 017 - The Silent Sister 27:33

3M ago27:33

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this journey Down the Crooked Path, we step into the fog of legend to unravel one of Canada’s most enduring ghost stories. Known to some as the Headless Nun, she is more than a campfire tale — her shadow lingers in whispered folklore, haunting landscapes, and uneasy imaginations. In this episode, we …

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DTCP 016 - Whispers on the Frequency 29:48

4M ago29:48

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadow of the Cold War, one Canadian engineer found himself staring not at the ground, but at the skies. Wilbert Smith (1910–1962), a respected radio engineer, began his career tuning into the science of sound and signal—but soon found himself listening for something far stranger. This week, Down…

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Season 02: New chills, same thrills. 1:46

4M ago1:46

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! A little ghostly pause in our schedule… 👻 Valerie here, taking a short break from my episodes so I can stir the cauldron and brew up something extra creepy. I’ll be back September 11th with a partner-in-crime to dig into true crime, haunted history, and the kinds of stories that keep you up at night. Bu…

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DTCP 015 - The Mugwump Monster 30:25

4M ago30:25

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadowy waters of Ontario's Lake Timiskaming lurks a legend—one with scales, a serpentine body, and a reputation that’s as slippery as it is strange. Locals call it the Mugwump Monster, and its story winds through decades of eyewitness accounts, folklore, and just enough mystery to keep you looki…

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Residential Schools: Part 06 Beyond Apologies - Paths to Justice and Reparations 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the final chapter of our six-part series, we look ahead—beyond the government apologies and symbolic gestures—to the deeper truths and ongoing demands for justice. Valerie and Amanda explore the limitations of official apologies and what Indigenous communities have repeatedly stated is needed for rea…

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DTCP 014 - Demon Island 26:58

4M ago26:58

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadowy heart of the Canadian wilderness lies a remote, forested island with a name that echoes with warning: Demon Island. In this episode, Amanda Joy explores the chilling folklore, unsettling disappearances, and whispered curses surrounding this little-known place. What began as campfire stori…

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Residential Schools: Part 05 The Unmarked Graves & Ongoing Impact 1:15:34

4M ago1:15:34

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In May 2021, the world was forced to reckon with what Indigenous communities in Canada had known for generations: children never came home from residential schools. This episode begins with the discovery of unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and continues with similar findi…

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DTCP 013 - The Vampires of Wilno 29:55

4M ago29:55

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the quiet hills of Wilno, Ontario—the oldest Polish-Kashub settlement in Canada—whispers of something ancient still linger. Tales of the undead, of graves disturbed, of iron stakes and midnight rituals have passed through generations like warnings carried on the wind. In this episode, Amanda ventures…

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Residential Schools: Part 04 The Road to Reckoning 1:13:12

4M ago1:13:12

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Co-hosted by Valerie & Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path) What happened after the dormitories began to close? This episode traces the long, uneven path from the physical shutdown of Canada’s residential schools to the national reckoning still unfolding today. Valerie and Amanda explore: Closing the Scho…

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DTCP 012 - The Northern Triangle 33:42

4M ago33:42

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Deep in the rugged wilderness of northern British Columbia lies a region with a chilling reputation: dozens of people have vanished here without a trace—planes, hikers, hunters, and entire search parties swallowed by the land. In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures into the eerie mystery of what's become …

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Residential Schools: Part 03 Resistance and Survival 1:05:59

5M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Residential Schools: Erasure, Resistance, Reckoning — Part 03 of 06: Resistance & Survival Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path). This episode turns to the often-overlooked stories of resistance within the residential school system—a system designed to erase Indigenous identities a…

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DTCP 011 - Werewolves of La Belle Province 31:50

5M ago31:50

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures deep into the misty forests and old villages of Quebec to uncover the chilling legends of the loup-garou—the werewolves of La Belle Province. These tales aren’t just campfire stories. They’re part of a rich French-Canadian folklore that reveals the fears, beliefs, an…

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Residential Schools: Part 02 Life Inside the Schools 1:08:35

5M ago1:08:35

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In Part 02 of our series, Ali and Valerie examine what daily life was like for children forced into Canada’s residential school system. We look closely at the strict routines and harsh rules designed to erase Indigenous identities, and the punishments used to enforce obedience. This episode also confron…

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DTCP 010 - Tom Thomson 32:32

5M ago32:32

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week on Down the Crooked Path, Amanda turns her gaze to one of Canada’s most enduring mysteries: the life—and death—of Tom Thomson. Painter. Outdoorsman. Icon. Thomson’s vivid depictions of Algonquin Park defined a generation of Canadian art and inspired the Group of Seven. But in July 1917, his bo…

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Residential Schools: Part 01 Foundations of a System of Erasure 1:09:40

5M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the first episode of our six-part series, Valerie and Ali begin an unflinching exploration of Canada’s residential school system—its origins, intentions, and the roots of a policy designed to erase Indigenous identities and cultures. Foundations of a System of Erasure traces the early colonial and mi…

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DTCP 09 - The Phantom Train 23:57

5M ago23:57

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! 🚂🌌 This week on Down the Crooked Path: The Phantom Train of Canada 🌌🚂 All aboard for one of Alberta’s eeriest legends. In this episode, we travel to Medicine Hat to uncover the chilling stories of a phantom train said to thunder through the night—long after the tracks went quiet. Locals have spoken of g…

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036 Holy Smoke: Canada's Cannabis Cult 59:49

5M ago59:49

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Episode 036 – Holy Smoke: Canada’s Cannabis Cult What happens when spirituality, rebellion, and cannabis collide in a quiet Canadian city? In this crossover episode, Valerie is wonderfully co-hosted by Amanda Joy from Down the Crooked Path as they explore the strange and smoky story of the The Church of…

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DTCP 08 - The Falcon Lake Incident 31:24

5M ago31:24

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On May 20, 1967, deep in the wilds of Manitoba, amateur geologist Stefan Michalak encountered something that would change his life—and the Canadian UFO landscape—forever. Was it a secret military experiment? A hallucination? Or a genuine brush with the unknown? In this episode, Amanda Joy travels back t…

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035 The Boy on Yonge Street: The Murder of Emanuel Jaques 1:04:05

6M ago1:04:05

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! 👣 Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path) In the summer of 1977, the brutal murder of 12-year-old shoeshine boy Emanuel Jaques sent shockwaves through Toronto and changed the face of Yonge Street forever. In this collaborative episode, Valerie and Amanda peel back the layers of the c…

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DTCP 07 - French Canadian Goblin Lore 25:31

6M ago25:31

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week, Amanda Joy follows the tiny, twisting footsteps of folklore into the world of French Canadian goblins—known as lutins. Mischievous, shapeshifting, and sometimes sinister, these creatures have long haunted the edges of rural legend, stealing trinkets, playing tricks, and occasionally… exacting…

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034 Wailing Winds and Buried Bones: Alberta Haunts Part 01 1:23:24

6M ago1:23:24

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this chilling first installment of our Alberta hauntings series, Valerie and Amanda journey through some of the province’s most ghost-ridden landscapes. From wind-swept cemeteries to historic sites echoing with sorrow, Alberta is more than just mountains and oil fields — it’s home to restless spirits…

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DTCP 06 - Mandy the Doll 24:14

6M ago24:14

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! She was found abandoned. She arrived broken. And ever since, things haven’t been quite right. In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy unearths the eerie story of Mandy the Doll, a haunted artifact locked behind glass at the Quesnel Museum in British Columbia. From mysterious crying to shatt…

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033 Beyond the Burning: What Witch Trials Left Behind Part 03 57:42

6M ago57:42

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This is the third installment in our exploration of witch trials and witch hunts in Canada. If you're just joining us, start with Episode 010: Witch Trials Part 01 and Episode 020: Hexed: Canada’s Witch Hunts Part 02 to catch the full story before diving Beyond the Burning. 🔥✨ The flames have died—but t…

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