Monsters Among Us
Episode: S19 Ep29: Oh, Canada: Phantom Shaman, Ghosts on Horseback, and a Silver-Eyed Devil
Host: Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios
Release Date: July 22, 2025

Introduction: A Canadian Paranormal Odyssey

In this enthralling episode of Monsters Among Us, host Derek Hayes takes listeners on a spine-chilling journey through the vast and mysterious landscapes of Canada. Focusing on true paranormal encounters, Hayes delves into stories ranging from ghostly apparitions and phantom footsteps to unsettling UFO sightings and enigmatic supernatural beings. This episode, rich with firsthand accounts, offers a deep dive into the eerie phenomena that haunt the Great White North.

Dana’s Haunting Experience: Footsteps in a New Manitoba Home

Dana from Manitoba shares a terrifying experience that plagued her and her boyfriend shortly after moving into their brand-new two-story house in Winkler. “I started Otherworld to take a grounded approach to the paranormal, help people tell their own stories, and encourage more to come forward,” Dana recounts (02:34).

Key Events:

• Recurring Footsteps: Almost nightly, Dana heard footsteps running from the bottom to the top of their stairs around midnight, prompting fears of an intruder. Despite thorough checks, no one was found in the house (02:34).
• Persistent Mystery: The phenomenon continued for nearly two years until they moved out, leaving the couple baffled by the unexplained sounds (05:50).

Derek Hayes responds with a touch of humor, suggesting that adopting a cat might at least provide an innocent explanation for the mysterious noises (06:37). However, the unresolved nature of Dana’s experience leaves listeners pondering the true source of the haunting.

Hammer’s Encounter: Phantom Horseman in Central Canada

Hammer, a police officer from Central Canada, narrates a series of unnerving events following a suspicious death he was called to investigate (08:18).

Key Events:

• UFO Sighting: While monitoring a crime scene in the dead of winter, Hammer sees a man on a horse traversing the path near his patrol car at 3:00 AM. “It sounded like somebody was on those stairs. The stairs were above a very small laundry room storage space,” he describes (08:18).
• Doorbell Anomalies: The following night, Hammer’s doorbell beeps at exactly 2:36 AM with no visible intruder. The doorbell camera captured only a brief, unexplained flash of light (08:18).
• Shower Apparitions: Hammer experiences ghostly figures entering his bathroom while he showers, including a mysterious hand reaching out to him (17:08).
• Unexplained Movements: Additional strange occurrences include a flickering coffee lid and other inexplicable movements around his home (17:08).

Derek Hayes speculates about the possibility of a lingering attachment from the initial event but remains skeptical about the coincidences aligning so perfectly (17:08).

Travis’s Triangle UFO: A Nova Scotia Mystery

Travis from Nova Scotia recounts a 1992 UFO sighting that left a lasting impression on him (19:23).

Key Events:

• Massive Triangular Lights: While delivering papers, Travis observes a colossal triangular formation of lights occupying the sky, with two spinning lights at the end. One light breaks off and heads towards his truck, prompting him to flee in fear (19:23).
• Verification: His mother witnessed his distress, though his father remained skeptical. Further research reveals multiple black triangle reports in Nova Scotia, highlighting the region's frequent UFO activity (22:03).

Hayes acknowledges the rarity of such sightings outside the contiguous U.S., noting Nova Scotia’s significant number of black triangle UFO reports (22:03). He invites listeners with similar experiences to share their stories, emphasizing the region's enigmatic aerial phenomena.

Laura’s Haunting in New Westminster: The Spirit of a Lost Girl

Laura from Vancouver recounts a haunting experience in her rented room in New Westminster in 1999 (25:31).

Key Events:

• Ghostly Apparition: Laura sees a little blonde girl in a white nightgown sitting in a rocking chair, visibly unhappy, prompting her to flee and later experience the apparition repeatedly running up and down the stairs (25:31).
• Dreams and Discoveries: Laura dreams of the girl leading her to a snowy veranda where the girl is tragically run over by a car. Research reveals the house's dark past, confirming the ghost’s tragic history (29:55).
• Physical Evidence: Scratches on basement doorways and unexplained phenomena in the house add layers to the eerie ambiance (25:31).

Derek Hayes empathizes with Dana’s earlier story, suggesting a possible connection between the two haunting experiences and highlighting the haunting nature of Laura’s revelations (29:55).

Canadian Supernatural Beliefs: Ipsos Poll Insights

In line with the episode's Canadian focus, Hayes presents statistics from an Ipsos poll conducted in 2021, revealing:

• Belief in the Supernatural: 46% of Canadians believe in ghosts or supernatural beings, with 20% unsure and 34% skeptical.
• Generational Differences: Gen Xers (55%) and Millennials (49%) are the most likely to believe, while only 33% of Boomers share this belief.
• Regional Trends: Alberta leads with 57% believing in the supernatural, followed by British Columbia (39%) and Ontario (42%).
• Engagement with the Paranormal: 45% have used a Ouija board, 32% consulted a psychic, and 20% participated in a seance (37:25).

This segment underscores Canada's rich tapestry of paranormal beliefs and practices, setting the stage for the subsequent eerie narratives.

Will’s Abduction Story: Northern Ontario’s Dark Encounter

Will from Canada shares his father’s unsettling experience in Northern Ontario in the 1960s (33:18).

Key Events:

• Sleep Paralysis: Will’s father experiences paralysis and sees shadowy beings approaching his bed, feeling an intense desire to hide under the covers (33:18).
• Post-Awareness Mystery: Upon regaining mobility, he discovers two children playing near a cow with no thorough explanation, followed by a military investigation involving mysterious circles in the fields (37:25).
• Military Presence: Questions arise about the sudden military interest and unexplained crop-like circles, deepening the mystery surrounding the encounter (37:25).

Derek Hayes contemplates the possibility of abductions but refrains from suggesting sleep paralysis as an explanation due to the corroborating military involvement (37:25).

Jay’s UFO Sighting: Alberta’s Mysterious Sky Phenomenon

Jay from Southern Alberta describes a two-line black formation in the sky that split and dissipated without trace, captured on video (49:30).

Key Events:

• Unexplained Formation: While driving home from work, Jay and his brother-in-law observe a black line splitting into two before vanishing entirely after about fifteen minutes (43:50).
• Visual Evidence: Jay mentions having photos and videos of the event, adding credibility to his account (49:30).

Derek Hayes speculates that it could be a smoke trail from an airplane but acknowledges that the peculiar behavior suggests something more mysterious (51:34).

Chris’s Paranormal Police Station Encounters in British Columbia

Chris, a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer from British Columbia, shares a harrowing tale of paranormal activity within a police station (53:11).

Key Events:

• Apparition of a Shaman: While on night shift, Chris encounters a spectral figure running through the police station and experiences unexplained movements and sounds (53:11).
• Infinite Void in Locker Room: His colleague describes seeing an endless void when accessing the inner exhibit locker room, adding a dimension of the supernatural to the station’s lore (57:30).
• Connection to Traditional Lands: The area’s history and ancestral graveyard correlate with the paranormal occurrences, suggesting restless spirits tied to the land’s past (57:30).

Derek Hayes draws parallels between Chris’s and Hammer’s experiences, highlighting common themes of ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena in Canadian law enforcement settings (63:40).

Conclusion: Embracing the Unknown

Derek Hayes wraps up the episode by appreciating the depth and diversity of Canadian paranormal stories shared by callers. From haunted homes and mysterious UFO sightings to ghostly apparitions in police stations, the episode underscores the rich tapestry of unexplained phenomena prevalent across Canada. Hayes encourages listeners to share their own experiences, fostering a community of paranormal enthusiasts eager to explore the unknown.

Notable Quotes:

• Dana: “I don't know what it could have been. It was very strange.” (05:50)
• Hammer: “Got out of my car to check a couple times, of course there's nothing.” (13:00)
• Laura: “There was an old car driving down the road. And the little girl let go of my hand, walked away from me, went out onto the street. And was run over by the car.” (29:55)
• Chris: “When I wake up, I see this figure running by me.” (55:18)

Additional Resources

• Statistics Provided By: Delaney Bowers, Ipsos Poll 2021
• Support And Contact: Listeners are encouraged to share their stories via hotline (888-6089) or email (MonstersAmongUsPodcast@gmail.com).
• Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for more spine-tingling stories and deeper dives into Canada’s paranormal hotspots.

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