Summary: A scruffy terrier mix dog walked into the Albany, New York Post Office and soon became the unofficial mascot of the Railway Post Office and the United States Postal Service. He kept the mail bags safe and traveled far and wide; across the United States and the world. His legacy is lived beyond his questionable death. Sources for the show: …

Summary: There is a case for an eyewitness account with all the makings for a good Gremlin story. We have five individuals while flying, who experienced an unexplained mechanical failure in mid-air and lost their aircraft which ended up in a body of water, 70 miles away. An experience so significant it forced the individuals in question to do somet…

Summary: There is an old legend of a fearsome creature that flies through the forests of the Adirondacks. This primordial being was created at Lake Sacandaga after a brutal murder or had it always been there? We discuss the Iroquois legend of the Flying Head Link to the photo of the owl showing the threat display. Sources for the show: Native Langu…

Unearthly Upstate will be returning with a new show that will discuss historical true crime. Stay tuned.

We talk about three creatures that came from lakes: The Gorton Turtle, the Silver Lake Serpent, and "Georgie" the Lake George Monster. Nothing really scary, but some good tall tales. Blogger (where the works cited are listed) https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Unear…

David L. Brainard and Frederick F. Kislingbury both signed up to explore the Artic Circle on the ill fated Lady Franklin Bay Expedition. The outcome for each of them was very different. *warning* talk of cannibalism. Blogger (where the works cited are listed) https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/…

Fulton, NY was the home and resting place of a science fiction author that may have been forgotten, but his ideas have lived on in many modern sci-fi, comics, and anime stories. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreo…

Between Binghamton and Owego there is a stretch of road known as The Devil's Elbow. A woman in white is supposed to scare travelers there. Is that true? This part of the road has had it's share of tragedies. Maybe it's not a lady in white? Maybe someone else? Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Unearthly…

Buehler and McGlory were two known criminals from Rochester, NY. One night they decided to rob a drug store on a whim. Then they led the police on a 150 mile chase firing their guns along the way. A few months later, the story ended for one of them. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ T…

Skip this episode if you want. We had issues getting a regular episode together. So instead we talk about some of the hikes we took in New York and some of the interesting finds along those trails. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreo…

We visit Connecticut Hill and the surrounding area. Also known as the Alpine Portal. This area is reputed to be the home of ghosts, bigfoot, UFOs, and famous quadruplets. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/U…

We continue our discussion of the Loomis Gang of Madison county, NY. We talk about how the gang was finally stopped. Did justice really prevail? That is up to you to decide. Warning: violence. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon htt…

During the middle of the 1800's one family controlled all the crime in Madison county, New York. The Loomis gang was one of the most notorious gangs of criminals of the era. We discuss their beginnings in part one. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Unearthl…

Many people have reported seeing a ghostly figure of a woman hovering near Pulpit Rock on Lake Placid. But who is the woman behind the legend? We discuss the interesting and tragic life of Mabel Smith Douglass. **Warning. Discussion about suicide** Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Tw…

You probably never heard of Edmund Zalinski. Or the gun that he designed. But that doesn't mean he should be forgotten. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/…

In part 2 of our episode about Auburn State Prison, we finish with the history of the institution. We also discuss how Auburn is related to NY Fingerprinting and who or what is Copper John. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https:…

We have mentioned the Auburn State Prison a few times on this podcast. We go over the history of one of the oldest prisons in the United States in part one. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstat…

One of the oldest churches in New York has a rich history and a guest in its steeple. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/unearthlyupstate Website https://t…

We talk about the legends of women that ended up living in the woods. Some became bigfoot. All were tragic stories. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/unea…

Food again. But this time we talk about multiple big wheels of cheeses and a flying train that lead to a wreck of chocolate. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/…

Set in the quaint town of Bedford Falls: It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas Classic movie. But is Bedford Falls based on a real place. We discuss the movie and the argument that Bedford Falls maybe Seneca Falls, NY. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Unear…

President McKinley was killed in Buffalo, NY in 1901. We go over the event. Mistakes that were made. And how one man, who originally was treated as a hero, was forgotten in history. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.pa…

Mary Farmer was the second woman to be executed by electric chair in the State of New York. We discuss how her plans to steal her landlord's home ended up with an ax murder. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.co…

Leroy, NY has the Jell-O museum, because Jell-O was invented there. We talk about the museum, Jello-O salads, and other interesting facts. Just in time for Thanksgiving. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Un…

Our original plan for this weeks episode didn't work out. So for the heck of it, just in time for Thanksgiving, we talk about the unique foods you can find in New York State. From Garbage Plates to Peppermint Pigs. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Unearthl…

Bigfoot makes his home in New York as well. We talk about Whitehall, NY and some of the sightings that have occurred there. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/b…

WARNING: We do discuss violence towards animals and violent animals. Durmand Eastman park is a huge park in Rochester, NY. It is full of stories. There is a Lady in White that is still searching for her daughter. The history of the former zoo ends on a sad note. And where was Sally the Elephant buried? Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/…

It's Halloween. We have to discuss one of the greatest horror stories that came out of New York. Sleepy Hollow. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/unearthl…

Allegany State Park and the surrounding area is full of ghosts, tales, and strange creatures. We barely scratch the surface. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/…

Jack the Ripper has never been identified. Could he be buried in Rochester, NY? We talk about a possible suspect named Francis J. Tumuelty Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://w…

Up in the Adirondacks is a ghost town that you can visit. Twice it was abandoned. And also was the starting point for Roosevelt's Midnight Ride Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr http…

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A man's uncle found a box in the woods near Indian Lake which might prove that there had been experiments done on children. But did it happen? Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https…

A female serial killer without the fame. Hint, it's not Borden. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/unearthlyupstate Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUp…

Around the world strange noises in the sky are called many different names. Seneca Guns might be the most familiar. We talk about how the name came about and possible explanations. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.pat…

The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point for the Revolutionary war. We discuss the battle, Arnold's leg, black soldiers, and more Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://ww…

We start our second year talking about a pirate that sailed the Thousand Islands during the early 1800's. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/unearthlyupsta…

We discuss the female serial killer Waneta Hoyt and how her crimes were ignored by one person that could have stop them, because he had his own agenda. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tum…

WARNING this episode may be upsetting for some, the clue is in the title. We discuss how a tree came to be known as the Torture Tree. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tu…

Technical difficulties made us dig this short episode out of our files. Enjoy the discussion about a possibly haunted medical museum Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tum…

Zoar Valley is a beautiful place to visit and explore, but there are dangers there. We explore some of the folklore in the area. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tumblr https://www.tumblr.…

The disappearance of William Morgan prompted the formation of the first successful third political party in the United States. We discuss the strange case of the anti-Mason; William Morgan. Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https:…

Lake Champlain shares the borders of New York, Vermont, and Quebec. It is known for its history, its fishing, and a large creature called Champ Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https:/…

Our second part about creeks called Murderer's Creek. This episode, a murder, an attempted murder, and an attempted suicide happened on Halloween night. A true story that should be the stuff of urban legends. Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstat…

There are two Murderer's Creeks in New York that have had murders committed on or near them. We discuss the one on the eastern side of the state today. And speak in bad middle English and Dutch. Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter htt…

In Angola, NY a crazed man wearing a pig head is supposed to haunt the woods, but he has nothing to do with the real horror that happened there. Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https:…

After Willard Asylum closed, a discovery was made in a forgotten attic. A reminder of the people that had once lived their lives there. Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.pat…

We are back and with the hysteria that is surrounding our current health crisis, we thought we would talk about a recent event, that hysteria played a part in. Why did a group of teenage girls develop twitches and other ticks? Was it chemical? or something else? Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.…

For April Fools we talk about the largest hoax ever made. One that was so popular it was copied many times. Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnearthlyUpstate Tu…

A popular folk tale in the Hudson Valley is how Hudson met some gnomes during one of voyages. But yet there are still sightings of the little capped creatures. Website https://tinyurl.com/UnearthlyUpstate Blogger https://unearthlyupstate.blogspot.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnearthlyUpstate/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnearthlyU?lang=en…