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Ryder explores the darker side of the holiday season. From ancient Yule traditions and the spectral Wild Hunt to Krampus, Victorian ghost stories, and chilling folklore, Ryder uncovers how fear, superstition, and tragedy have shaped the celebrations we know today. Blending history, myth, and paranormal insight, this episode reveals the stories behind the lights, carols, and rituals — reminding listeners that even the brightest holidays carry shadows.

Credits:

https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions - What is Yule? Written by Catherine Boeckmann

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ - The origins of Krampus, a Smithsonian Magazine Article

https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/yule-cat-iceland-christmas-jolakotturinn/ - What is Iceland’s Yule Cat? Article by History Extra

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In this special Part II episode, Ryder is joined by Mariah of Crossroad X, marking Crypt Walkers’ first-ever guest interview. Together, they break down the team’s investigation of the Indiana State Sanatorium, sharing the strange activity, chilling evidence, and unforgettable moments they witnessed on-site. With history, hauntings, and firsthand experiences colliding, this follow-up delivers one of the most engaging and atmospheric episodes yet.

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Stalked At Haunted Indiana State Sanatorium- Part 1

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Matt joins Ryder in this chilling two-part case exploring the Indiana State Sanatorium. In Part I, they cover its dark history, tragic events, and ghostly accounts. Part II features a special interview with Mariah from Crossroad X Paranormal, sharing her firsthand experiences from inside the abandoned halls. Step into a world of shadows, echoes, and lingering spirits — a case that grew beyond anything Ryder and Matt expected.

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Stalked At Haunted Indiana State Sanatorium- Part 1

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Credits:

https://thesanatorium.net/ - The Sanitarium Project

https://www.topshelf.tours/indiana-sanatorium-tours#:~:text=From%201908%20to%201968%2C%20the,its%20abrupt%20closure%20in%202011. - Top Shelf Tours - Take the Top Shelf Tour of the Indiana State Sanitarium

https://www.indianaconnection.org/indiana-state-sanatorium/ - Indiana State Sanitarium - Indiana State Sanitarium

https://www.purdueexponent.org/city_state/indiana-state-sanatorium-psychiatric-hospital-tuberculosis-history/article_a7b958ea-b00a-11ef-a1bb-c7500ee96209.html#1 - Purdue Exponent Article, by Alex Sanchez

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sheriff-rockville-deaths-were-murder-suicide/531-635230a4-03fb-49ac-b48c-bc0f669c56ba - WTHR NEWS, Channel 13

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In this episode of Crypt Walkers, Ryder dives into the haunted legacy of the Stanley Hotel, the real-life inspiration behind The Shining. With William unable to join behind the mic this time, Ryder brings in his childhood friend — and practically brother — Matt as a guest co-host. Together, they explore the hotel’s chilling history, famous ghost sightings, and the paranormal encounters that have cemented the Stanley as one of America’s most iconic haunted locations. This episode blends eerie lore with the comfortable banter of lifelong friends, making it a standout in the series.

Credits:

https://www.historic-structures.com/co/estes_park/stanley-hotel/ - Historic Structures File on The Stanley Hotel, April 20, 2024

https://www.cdc.gov/tb/signs-symptoms/index.html - Center for Disease Control (CDC), Signs and Symptoms of Tuberculosis

https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-hotels-and-inns/hauntings-of-the-stanley-hotel/ - US Ghost Adventures, The Stanley Hotel

https://www.denvergazette.com/2019/10/01/the-spooky-story-behind-colorados-haunted-stanley-hotel-d32dd765-7d1a-5775-a886-2d1562f51dc8/ - The Denver Gazette, Article by Stephanie Earles, The Spooky Story Behind Colorado’s Haunted Stanley Hotel.

https://www.cbr.com/jim-carrey-stanley-hotel-ghost-shining-dumb-and-dumber/ - CBR, Jim Carreys Ghost Encounter that ties the Shining and Dumb and Dumber.

https://www.hallozween.com.au/the-estes-method - Hallozween, The Estes Method.

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In this episode, Ryder and William explore one of the most chilling modern legends: the Black-Eyed Kids. Who — or what — are these strange, emotionless children that appear at night, begging to be let inside? We dive into witness accounts, theories, and the dark folklore behind their haunting eyes.

Podcast Shoutout:

Astonishing Legends, hosted by Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess, is one of the shows that inspired Crypt Walkers to dig deeper into the unexplained. If you love well-researched stories of the strange and mysterious, go check them out wherever you listen to podcasts.

Listen to their first episode in their 4-part series on the Black Eyed Kids,

Right Here, on Spotify: Black Eyed Kids Part 1

Credits:

https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/video-journalist-brian-bethel-recounts-his-possible-paranormal-encounter-with-demon-children/ - The People’s Voice Article by Royce Christyn, Nov. 1, 2014

https://columnsfairmontstate.com/2858/conspiracy-corner/conspiracy-corner-black-eyed-kids/ - Conspiracy Corner, Black Eyed Kids Encounter

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/cannon-chase-ghost-children-paranormal-34168556 - Daily Star, written by Sian Hewitt

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In this episode, William takes the lead as host, diving into a chilling case from the WTCW Paranormal files. William recounts his team's harrowing encounter with something far more sinister than expected along the now-infamous Skinwalker Railroad in Hampton Roads, Virginia. What began as a routine investigation quickly spiraled into a night of unexplainable terror and lingering questions.

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Red Tree House: Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night, is a horror storytelling podcast hosted by Will Soto. Settle in a dark place, turn out those lights, and start with Episode 64, where William's story is featured. Then, if you're not in therapy yet, continue listening to many other true stories and cases told by Soto.

Listen to Episode 64, click right here: 64: Skinwalker Railroad

Credits:

Check out the Investigation Footage associated with this case.

Skinwalkers Infested This Railroad! - The Haunted Derail - YouTube Publication by WTCW Paranormal.

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In this episode, Ryder and William delve into the eerie mystery of Flight 401, a real-life aviation tragedy shrouded in tales of paranormal activity. The duo pieces together the chilling eyewitness accounts and strange happenings linked to the crash.

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Credits:
https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/N310EA - Federal Aviation Administration.
https://historymiami.org/exhibition/if-you-can-hear-my-voice-dont-light-a-match/ - Miami History Museum.
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PKlVAAAAIBAJ&pg=5371%2C7839479 - Eugene Register Guard Newspaper, Dec. 30, 1972.
https://www.airwaysmag.com/legacy-posts/eastern-flight-401-50-years-on - Airways Magazine Article, Eastern Airlines Flight 401, 50 Years on.
https://confessionsofatrolleydolly.com/2012/10/31/the-ghosts-of-flight-401/ - Confessions of a Trolley Dolly, titled: The Ghosts of Flight 401, Halloween 2012.

Additional Music Credit for this Episode: Investigation by Max H

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If you are listening, this is track 3 of Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files. Ryder, Host of Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, re-tells the tales of strange encounters and spooky stories sent in by listeners of the show. Some of these stories are fictional and purely for entertainment, while others are actual events. This is the Listener Files.

Listener Discretion is Advised. Listener Stories may be edited for theatrical value. Discussions on horrific topics may be present, including death, appalling accidents, murder, and suicide.

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You can send us your stories by following us and messaging us on social media, or by emailing us at contact@cryptwalkers.net.

WHAT TO INCLUDE: However you send us your story, be sure to include the following:

Your name or nickname, a brief one-sentence summary of what your story is about, whether or not the story is fictional or real, also on whether certain things were changed for a reason, and the story. Please keep the story to no more than 5 pages, and if you have any photos/media associated with your story. Send in those as well.

Note: Some stories may be edited for theatrical flow, if this the case, you will be notified by the same way you contacted the show. You'll have the chance to approve of it, and request changes, up to 5 PM EST the Tuesday prior to your episode airing, at which time the story will air as edited by the MLM Team.

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