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Podcast #206 - Reading Skinwalker Stories (Scary)

Jenna Julien・70 minutes read

The podcast explores spooky stories, including encounters with skinwalkers and clowns, emphasizing real-life fears over paranormal encounters. It delves into the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Lawson and discusses strategies for protection against skinwalkers based on Native American legends.

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Skinwalkers are beings from Native American legends with the ability to transform into animals by wearing their pelts, believed to possess evil powers acquired through taboo-breaking acts like killing a family member.
The podcast episode features a mix of spooky and real-life scary stories, with a focus on unresolved mysteries like the disappearance of Brandon Lawson, shedding light on the impact of such encounters on individuals and the blurred lines between paranormal and tangible dangers.

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Recent questions

What is a skinwalker?
A being from Native American legends with transformative abilities.
How can one protect against skinwalkers?
By using white ash-dipped bullets and burning sage circles.
What are the characteristics of skinwalkers?
Fast, agile, elusive, and associated with dark activities.
What is the significance of skinwalkers in Navajo culture?
They are beings with transformative abilities and evil powers.
How do skinwalkers differ from other supernatural entities?
Skinwalkers are living beings with transformative powers.

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Summary

00:00

"Spooky Stories and Real-Life Fears"

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The hosts discuss their dog, Kermit, sneezing on the carpet and their plans for a spooky episode.
They plan to read true scary stories, including one about the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Lawson.
A listener shares a story about a skinwalker encounter near burial mounds, involving their service dog acting strangely.
The hosts explain the concept of skinwalkers in Navajo culture, detailing their ability to transform into animals.
Another story involves a police officer encountering clowns with knives in an abandoned building, leading to an explosion.
The officer calls emergency services after the incident, finding a note signed by "Killer Miller."
The hosts discuss the realism of the clown story, highlighting the fear of real-life dangers over paranormal encounters.
The episode concludes with a mix of spooky and real-life scary stories, emphasizing the impact of such encounters on individuals.

14:47

Mysterious Disappearance of Brandon Lawson in Texas

A young man from high school was charged with raping a girl, shocking a Goodwill worker.
Brandon Lawson, a 26-year-old oilfield worker, disappeared on August 8, 2013, in San Angelo, Texas.
Lawson, described as 5'9" tall, 230 pounds, with tattoos and a scar, was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, camouflage shorts, and white Air Max shoes.
After running out of gas, Lawson called his brother, mentioning he needed help and had run into someone before the call abruptly ended.
A passerby reported Lawson's truck parked hazardously, leading his brother and girlfriend to bring gas but finding no sign of him.
Despite extensive searches, Lawson has never been found, with no activity on his bank accounts or cell phone since his disappearance.
Lawson's family believes his felony warrant isn't linked to his vanishing, considering it uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning.
Law enforcement's handling of the 911 call and search efforts have been criticized for lack of urgency and coordination.
The case remains unsolved, with conflicting reports and speculation surrounding Lawson's mysterious disappearance.
The family fears for Lawson's safety, classifying him as an involuntarily missing person, as the search continues with no resolution.

28:45

Campers' Nightmare: Boyfriend's Creepy Behavior Escalates

A park ranger woke up campers to warn about a grizzly attack nearby.
A camper was mistaken for a hostage by police due to a nearby murder incident.
A camping trip in Montana turned creepy when a friend's boyfriend acted strangely.
The boyfriend's odd behavior escalated, leading to discomfort and fear among the campers.
The boyfriend's behavior became increasingly erratic, causing concern and unease.
The boyfriend's behavior culminated in a tense situation where the campers felt vulnerable.
A story of a terrifying encounter with a stalker ex-boyfriend was shared.
The ex-boyfriend's obsessive and controlling behavior led to a frightening situation.
The ex-boyfriend's actions escalated, causing fear and distress to the narrator.
The narrator's experience with a possible skinwalker encounter on a deserted highway was recounted.

43:40

Mysterious events in forested property haunt narrator.

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The narrator lived in poverty in a trailer near a garden on a large property.
The property was mostly forested, with the trailer in a fenced area.
The narrator and friends experienced strange occurrences at night.
A rumbling noise was heard from the woods behind the room at 2:00 a.m.
Jacob and the narrator heard strange noises and encountered eerie situations.
The narrator's mother was seen on the other side of the fence, impossible due to the room's layout.
Scratching sounds and voices were heard, leading to fear and distress.
The group barricaded the room against potential threats.
The experiences with the skinwalker haunted the narrator, leading to a fear of the woods at night.

57:59

Encounter with Skinwalkers at Maine Camp

Incident occurred two years ago when the narrator was 18 at a camp in Dedham Ellsworth, Maine, owned by her family.
While camping, the narrator heard a noise from the kitchen and took her brothers' pit bulls and her tiny dog outside.
The dogs spotted something in the woods, and the narrator realized her small black dog, Alfie, was missing.
Alfie was found behind the narrator, and the pit bulls began growling at something in the woods.
A distorted voice called Alfie's name, causing the narrator to run inside with the dogs.
Skinwalkers are beings from Native American legends with the ability to transform into animals by wearing their pelts.
Skinwalkers are believed to have evil powers gained by killing a family member and breaking cultural taboos.
To protect against skinwalkers, bullets can be dipped in white ash, and a circle of burning sage can be drawn around a campsite.
Skinwalkers are described as fast, agile, and impossible to catch, with attempts to shoot them often unsuccessful.
Skinwalkers are said to engage in dark activities like necrophilia, cannibalism, and grave robbery, and can be punished by death according to Navajo law.

01:13:37

"Skinwalkers: Living People with Powers"

The text discusses the concept of skinwalkers, highlighting a popular post on the topic. It delves into the idea of skinwalkers being living people with powers, questioning their motives for tormenting others, and contrasting this with the previous notion of them being nonliving entities.
The narrator expresses fear and confusion regarding skinwalkers, sharing personal experiences and seeking suggestions for future spooky podcast episodes. They emphasize the eerie feeling of being chased or followed by a skinwalker, inviting audience input for upcoming content and encouraging engagement through comments and Twitch participation.

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