Your Spooky Neighbors

Episode 8: Lavender Town Syndrome (Basement Tapes)

In the late 90s, a mysterious and macabre rumor about the revolutionary game called Pokemon spread like wildfire: Lavender Town Syndrome. 
During the first few days of the release of Pokemon Red and Green in Japan, back in February 27, 1996, a peak of mysterious deaths and illnesses appeared in children between the ages of 10-15.  In this Basement Tapes mini, Gracey takes us on a nostalgic trip to Lavender Town and provides some theories and truths to the dark lore surrounding the game. 
 
Some extras for you:
Lavender Town Music (Original Japanese Version from Pokemon Red and Green)
Lavender Town Syndrome (Original Story on Pastebin)
**We removed the Unown video because after decoding it we learned it contains hate speech which we absolutely do not tolerate. ** 
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Episode 7: Traverse City State Hospital Part 1

As the buildings of the Traverse City State Hospital began to decay and fall into ruin, stories about ghosts started to settle within the cracks. But there's even more darkness that lurks within the asylum's walls.
In this week's episode, Stephanie takes us on a stroll through the bones of the old hospital-- the histories and philosophies in which it was built, the mad-man of a doctor who worked there, and the hauntings.
 
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Episode 6: The Michigan Dogman

Somewhere out in the Northwoods darkness, a seven-foot creature walks upright. Watching from the shadows with piercing yellow eyes, the beast tilts its head back, and shrieks. 
In this creepy and lighthearted episode, Gracey and Stephanie tell the legendary tale of the Michigan Dogman. 
 
EXTRAS:"The Legend" by Steve Cook
OnStar Recording
The Gable Film
"The Michigan Dogman" by The Paranormal Song Warrior **Song used with permission by the wonderful and talented Matt Farley AKA The Paranormal Song Warrior who has over 70+ different aliases and 22,000+ songs. No this is not a typo. This guy is just incredible and more of his work can be found on his website)**
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Episode 5: Heritage Hill Serial Killer (Basement Tapes)

We have another Basement Tapes mini that’s great for a walk around the block. Or maybe not. Today, Stephanie tells the tragic tale of ten women who were murdered over the span of a decade in the Heritage Hill District located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With the weather cooling down in our home state, we would like to remind you all to bundle up because this case is going to be a cold one.⁣
 
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Episode 4: Michigan Craigslist Killer

Brady Oestrike was your typical nerd who was into medieval weapons, LARPing, cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons, BDSM… and apparently carrying women he met on Craigslist around in suitcases?
Gracey and Stephanie unpack a lot of heavy details in the tragic murder of pregnant 18 year old Brooke Slocum and her boyfriend Charles Oppenneer. We’re letting you know now that this case is a car crash full of emotions.
 
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Episode 3: Car Urban Legends (Basement Tapes)

We hope you listen to this while driving. This Basement Tapes minisode is perfect for your morning commute or while out running errands. Just… be sure to check under your car before you head out. And... in the backseat. Gracey will tell you why in this short collection of real-life cases that are eerily similar to the urban legends, “Killer in the Backseat” and “The Ankle Slicing Car Thief”.
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Episode 2: Wealthy Street Ghost (Basement Tapes)

Your Spooky Neighbors found a box of tapes in the basement… the first of its kind and definitely not the last. We call these minisodes: The Basement Tapes. The tape Steph pulled for today is an urban legend local to Grand Rapids, Michigan about a boy who just wanted to be beautiful...is that too much to ask? 
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Episode 1: Hell's Bridge

Heed our warning: We’ll tell you now that this first episode is no picnic. Did the Devil drive a local man in the 1800s to the brink of insanity? What happened on the riverbed by the hanging tree… and what can be found in the water’s depths?
Gracey and Stephanie share the macabre local legend of Hell’s Bridge in Algoma Township, Michigan. It turns out… there’s even more tragedies and crimes that occurred within a two mile radius of the bridge.
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Trailer

If you're interested in exploring nefarious cases and mingling with spirits, then you'll enjoy cracking a cold one with Your Spooky Neighbors. Gracey and Stephanie are two neighbors who both moved into an old historic home between February-March of 2020. They were complete strangers until one fateful day.. they both locked themselves out of the house. It turns out, they're both spooky, eccentric individuals who enjoy discussing true crime, urban legends, the paranormal, and all things generally creepy and strange.
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