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Jeff Finup is an author, speaker, researcher, and explorer, celebrated for his deep dive into the rich folklore of Wisconsin. As the creator of Badgerland Legends and co-host of the Wisconsin Legends Podcast, Jeff brings a unique blend of storytelling and investigation to the mysteries of the Badger State.

His engaging presentations have earned him invitations to speak at paranormal conferences, banquets, festivals, and conventions, where he captivates audiences with tales of the unknown, forgotten history, and local legends.

Visit Jeff's BADGERLAND LEGENDS website here: https://badgerlandlegends.com/

His latest book, WISCONSIN LEGENDS FOR KIDS, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Wisconsin-Legends-Kids-Jeff-Finup/dp/B0D3HY1DSV

Jeff returns to Talking Weird for our special spooky month. He'll be sharing stories of hauntings, and other paranormal activity in the Badger State. As well as filling us in on what attendees can expect at the upcoming Milwaukee Paracon: Taking place October 17 at Kochanski’s Beer Garden, 1920 S. 37th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

It's a fantastic annual event; a celebration of the ghost stories of Milwaukee, urban legends, Milwaukee UFO sightings, Wisconsin folklore, all kinds of paranormal and all centered on phenomena that happened in the Brew City. And Jeff is a featured speaker this year.

More details about the 2026 Milwaukee Paracon here: https://milwaukeeparacon.com/

Jeff is always an amazing guest, and this is a fascinating, and at times spooky, conversation. Don't miss it!

A long-time local of Snoqualmie Valley and the Seattle area, Bob has collaborated and performed alongside a variety of traditional and modern cultural influences. As a musician, artist, woodcarver, writer, and public speaker, he and his wife Laura continue to collect oral histories, folktales and cultural information North America wide. Having written two books and working on a third, Bob keeps a daily journal and has been doing so for a solid 15 years now. Growing up in a musical household, he learned classical standards, old-time folk music along with logging camp and railroad stories from his father and grandparents. He later came to understand avant-garde and experimental composition at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.

Visit Bob, online, here: https://bobantone.com/

As a young man he learned fiddle tunes from his violin teacher Carol Davidek-Waller. She was part of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers who met frequently in eastern Washington. After forming several garage bands with high school friends, Bob later came to know and teamed up with well-known rock musicians namely Christopher Thorn of “Blind Melon” at Lucky Dog Studios in Seattle, cellist and composer Lori Goldston along with “Heart” founder Roger Fischer. Bob played electric violin with the “Tiny Kings” founded by band leader and composer Paul Hutzler. From 2004 to 2005, Bob performed with Lummi Native American violinist Swil Kanim who appeared on the television show “Northern Exposure" and “The Business of Fancy Dancing”, a film by Sherman Alexie.

In addition to musical performances, Bob often appears as a public speaker and is well known for his storytelling. Storytelling events include the “Flying Saucer Festival," held annually in the town of Chehalis, Bigfoot gatherings and true crime/ghost tours throughout the state of Washington.

If that wasn't enough, Mr. Antone documents local history and folktales within his original wood carvings and paintings. Songs have corresponding illustrations while local legends take the shape of life-sized sculptures.

Documented by academics in the field including Harvard University, Florida State University, and the Smithsonian Institute (recognized through ethnomusicologist Jens Lund of Washington Parks and Recreation) Bob Antone showcases his unique brand of music, storytelling and comedic performance art. As a solo performer, public speaker, or band leader, Bob brings cultural authenticity and years of experience to successful event planning and entertainment.

Bob, one of Talking Weird's most popular, regular guests, returns to the show to kick off our annual month of spooky episodes in the lead up to Halloween. He shares spooky tales, and accounts of contact with the unknown, as only he can!

This is a creepy and enchanting episode that you dont want to miss!

Episode art/painting: THE HAND by Bob Antone.

**EP 318: Shocking Swamp Ape Encounters and More with Jared Millard**

What lurks in the Florida swamps… and the Wisconsin woods?

This week on Untold Radio, hosts Doug Hajicek and Jeff Perrella sit down with Jared Millard — avid outdoorsman, firearms trainer, construction worker/plumber, and the man behind the YouTube and Instagram channels **Reel Swamp Stalkers**.

Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, and raised just 20 miles from Elkhorn (home of the legendary Beast of Bray Road), Jared spent the ’80s and ’90s deep in the woods hunting for proof of the unexplained. After years in Las Vegas and now living in Florida since 2009, he’s turned his lifelong search toward the swamps — tracking reports of the elusive Swamp Ape (Florida’s own Bigfoot) and other cryptid encounters across the state.

In this episode, Jared shares shocking first-hand and researched swamp ape encounters, his ongoing search for physical evidence, and stories that blur the line between legend and reality. From the Beast of Bray Road to Florida’s murky backwaters, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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Susy Bastille is an independent researcher of the elusive and often maligned pukwudgie (that diminutive forest dwelling humanoid, and trickster, of Wampanoag folklore). Born and raised in CT, Susy's focus has been in the rich history of strange and spooky occurrences in New England.

Her research into pukwudgies led her to delve into the mystery of the Bridgewater triangle, one of New England’s most infamous high strangeness areas. The area has phenomena including numerous ghost sightings, bigfoot, thunderbirds, giant snakes, phantom lights, UFOs and of course pukwudgies. Susy is currently working on an archival project of wee folk sightings and related phenomenon across the country.

Visit Susy's Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/susybastille

Susy returns to Talking Weird to chat about her research into the mysterious, and some say dangerous, Pukwudgies, and address the question of what they might be. She also talks about Bigfoot, cryptids, UFOs, fairies, and other assorted weirdness.

Don't miss this fantastic episode!

Eric Mintel is an internationally recognized jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and paranormal television host whose career spans more than three decades in music, broadcasting, and entertainment.

Mintel is also the creator and host of Eric Mintel Investigates, a popular paranormal and unexplained phenomena series exploring haunted locations, UFO sightings, cryptids, and local legends across America. The program has developed strong partnerships and collaborations with Pocono Television Network, Beyond Paranormal Network, Lehigh Valley Service Electric Cable TV, Temple University Television, and numerous community television stations that carry the series to audiences throughout the region and beyond.

Through his unique combination of artistic excellence, storytelling, and investigative journalism, Mintel has built a distinctive brand that bridges the worlds of music, history, and the unexplained.

Watch ERIC MINTEL INVESTIGATES here: https://www.youtube.com/@ericmintelinvestigates

Eric's new book available here - ERIC MINTEL INVESTIGATES: PARANORMAL IN THE POCONOS - is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8TQKZ1F

Join lead investigator Eric Mintel as he takes readers behind the scenes of the most unforgettable cases from Eric Mintel Investigates. From the haunted halls of the Harry Packer Mansion and the eerie cells of the Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe to the historic Deer Head Inn, Skytop Lodge, Shawnee Inn, La Posada, and many other legendary locations throughout the Pocono Mountains, each chapter reveals what really happened when the cameras were rolling and what occurred after they stopped.

The investigations don’t stop with haunted hotels and historic mansions. Eric and his team also venture into the mountains and skies of the Poconos to investigate compelling reports of UFOs, Bigfoot, and other unexplained phenomena, interviewing eyewitnesses and documenting cases that remain unsolved to this day.

Eric returns to Talking Weird, this time with his colleagues Dominic Sattele and Mike Strigl. They chat about Dominic's spirit mediumship abilities, before segueing into their investigations regarding Bigfoot, Dogman, and UFOs.

Eric is always an amazing guest, and Mike and Dominic only add to the energy of the show.

Do not miss this insightful and fun episode!