ParaGeeks TV EP-005-2025

“Lore, Legends & The Bench-Leg Monster”

This week, the ParaGeeks dive deep into the strange and unexplained. John welcomes historian and folklorist Mark Muncy, who shares the chilling childhood encounter that set him on a lifelong journey into the worlds of ghosts, cryptids, and UFOs.

From Appalachian holler monsters and Florida folklore to the infamous Bench-Leg of Goble Ridge, Mark reveals how family legends, local lore, and hidden history shape the paranormal stories we know today. The conversation also explores:
🔹 Why folklore often hides real history
🔹 The truth (and the tricks) behind ghost-hunting gadgets
🔹 How cryptid myths like the Kraken turned out to be real creatures
🔹 Why “paranormal” might really be “preternatural”

If you love eerie tales, strange history, and grounded discussion about the unexplained, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.