Strap in, spooky friends! In this episode, we’re time-traveling through history to explore the supernatural and paranormal moments we wish we’d been around to witness. We’ve picked some eerie events—across thousands of years—that we’d gladly risk a ghost encounter to experience firsthand. There’s witches, cryptids, aliens, doppelgängers and more …

Grab your EMF readers and your imagination. And let us know a supernatural event YOU would travel back to witness. Comment on our socials or email us at sirensofthesupernatural@gmail.com.

A young guitarist disappears for months—and returns playing like no human ever could. They say Robert Johnson met the Devil at a lonely Mississippi crossroads—trading his soul for the sound that birthed the blues. But what really happened that night? Was it a deal, a myth, or something darker still? Join us as we journey into the Delta, where music, magic, and the supernatural collide. SOURCES (for show notes)https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/the-legend-of-how-bluesman-robert-johnson-sold-his-soul-to-the-devil-at-the-crossroads.htmlhttps://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/devil-and-robert-johnson.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://nashvilleghosts.com/the-crossroads-the-king-of-delta-blues-the-devil/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/05/crossroads/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://genius.com/artists/Robert-johnsonhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Johnson-American-musicianhttps://blackpast.org/african-american-history/johnson-robert-1911-1938/https://www.vialma.com/en/articles/266/Niccolo-Paganini-The-Devils-Violinisthttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/14591/14591-h/14591-h.htmBiographies and historical accountsUp Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson by Bruce Conforth and Gayle Dean Wardlow: A comprehensive look at the legendary bluesman's life.Searching for Robert Johnson by Peter Guralnick: Explores the myth and reality of Johnson's life and career.Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues by Elijah Wald: Analyzes Johnson's music and its impact on the blues genre.Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey by Robert Mack McCormick: A biographical exploration of Johnson's life.Robert Johnson: Lost and Found by Barry Lee Pearson: A scholarly account that delves into the details of Johnson's life.Personal memoirs and graphic novelsBrother Robert: Growing Up with Robert Johnson by Annye C. Anderson: A firsthand account of Johnson's life from his niece's perspective.Love in Vain: Robert Johnson, 1911–1938 by Mezzo and J.M. Dupont: A graphic novel that tells the story of Johnson's life through illustrations.RL's Dream by Walter Mosley: A fictional novel inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson

Something strange is brewing deep in the heart of Texas…In this episode, the Sirens head down south to welcome back our good friend Adam — host of the spine-tingling new podcast Houston Strange. 🌙From haunted hotels and restless spirits to eerie encounters hidden in the shadows of the Bayou City, Adam’s been uncovering the city’s dark and haunted history — and even experiencing some supernatural strangeness firsthand. Tune in and settle in for chills from the Lone Star state, as we talk ghost stories and the strange energy that lingers where history refuses to rest. 🎧 Houston Strange might just become one of your new favorite haunts!Links:https://linktr.ee/houstonstrangehttps://youtube.com/@houstonstrange?si=XFlpltPG-1HibOpRFind and Follow Houston Strange on Instagram and TikTok