In this episode, Christy and Kathy open another “Cryptid File” to examine worldwide stories of “little people,” contrasting European fairy/brownie lore with Indigenous North American traditions where they are seen as real watchers, protectors, teachers, or tricksters. They focus on three tribal traditions—Cherokee (Yunwi Tsunsdi), Algonquian/Wampanoag (pukwudgies), and Lakota (Canotila)—and discuss how encounters often occur in forests, mountains, or sacred spaces, with reported patterns like guiding lost children, disorienting adults, whispering voices calling names, and fleeting small figures. They reference the 2003 Homo floresiensis (“hobbit”) find while noting past skeleton hoaxes and skeptical explanations such as stress, dehydration, echoes, and suggestion. Modern anecdotal cases span the Smokies, Appalachians, New England/Bridgewater Triangle, and the Black Hills, ending with a call for listener stories and emphasis on respect for nature and not seeking contact.

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00:00 Little People Across Cultures

01:49 Oklahoma Investigation Origins

04:44 Evidence and Hobbit Skeleton

08:35 Cherokee Little People Yaka

11:07 Cherokee Rules and Roles

14:48 Modern Cherokee Encounter Cases

21:58 Patterns and Takeaways

22:51 Algonquian Pukwudgie Lore

25:40 Forest Warnings Explained

26:32 Camouflage And Perception

27:46 Colonial Era Accounts

29:24 20th Century Sightings

31:34 Bridgewater Triangle Hotspot

34:46 Recurring Modern Reports

37:20 Lakota Tree Dwellers

39:46 Lakota Encounter Cases

44:44 Comparing The Three

45:38 Folklore Lessons And Wrap

In this episode of Psychic and the Skeptic, Christy and Kathy continue their Civil War Ghost Series with Part 3 on the Battle of Shiloh (April 1862), discussing its heavy casualties and how traumatic battle sites fuel reports of hauntings while separating documented history from psychological, environmental, and cultural interpretations. They thank a growing international listener base, invite emails and cryptid suggestions, and provide battle context (Union victory, surprise Confederate attack, key leaders, and the strategic impact). They then cover four haunted Shiloh locations—Shiloh Church, Hornet’s Nest, Bloody Pond, and Peach Orchard—pairing historical details with modern reports like phantom gunfire, soldiers, cries, mists, and lights, alongside skeptical explanations such as acoustics, wildlife, expectations, heat distortion, and red algae.

00:00 Series Intro and Setup

01:20 Hill House Bang Evidence

02:44 Residual vs Intelligent Hauntings

04:27 Listener Shoutouts Worldwide

06:36 How to Contact the Show

07:16 Battle of Shiloh Overview

09:01 Shiloh Church History

13:57 Ghost Reports and Skeptic View

17:31 Next Stop Hornet’s Nest

17:39 Hornets Nest Stand

19:48 Ghost Sounds Explained

21:03 Bloody Pond Legend

23:51 Why The Water Turns Red

26:13 Peach Orchard Battlefield

28:46 Apparitions And Illusions

30:50 Trauma Mass Graves And Orbs

34:52 Closing Thoughts And Next Episode

In this episode, Christy and Kathy continue with their “Civil War Ghosts” series, covering the history of the Battle of Bull Run/First Manassas (July 21, 1861) and the Second Battle of Bull Run (August 1862) They explain key leaders, such as Stonewall Jackson, and the Confederate victories, casualties, the role of railroads, and how the battle shattered expectations of a quick war. They then explore reported hauntings across Manassas National Battlefield Park, including Henry House Hill (Judith Henry’s death and soldier apparitions, battle sounds, and lights), Stone Bridge (footsteps, wagons, gunpowder smells, cold spots), Matthews Hill (musket fire, smoke, vibrations), Sudley Church (field hospital with cries and apparitions), and Chinn Ridge/Longstreet’s “Killing Ground” (walking wounded, phantom cavalry, lantern-like lights, and intense emotions), while weighing residual vs. intelligent hauntings and skeptical explanations.

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• This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.
• The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
• This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.

0:00 Series Intro And Scope

01:42 Listener Shoutouts And Map

03:08 Bull Run Battle History

07:29 Why The Union Lost

08:52 Henry House Hill Tragedy

12:46 Henry House Hauntings

15:42 Skeptic Vs Believer Debate

20:06 Stone Bridge History

21:45 Stone Bridge Paranormal Claims

23:48 Cold Spots Energy Theory

28:02 Panic Feel And Empath Talk

28:43 Silence and Dread

29:20 Empaths and Atmosphere

30:33 Matthews Hill Battle

32:38 Residual Evidence Debate

35:24 Sudley Church Hospital

39:14 Lights Orbs and Skepticism

44:03 Chinn Ridge Killing Ground

51:59 Phantom Cavalry Reports

54:54 Why Bull Run Haunted

55:24 War Legacy and Wrap Up