Wartime Stories

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About

Every soldier has a story. Some, they try to forget. Others, they can’t stop thinking about – stories that no one else would believe happened. Something that terrified them. Something they cannot explain. Hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysterious meets the battlefield and beyond. New episodes every Friday. Share your stories: info@wartimestories.com

Episodes

  • Skinwalkers, Shadows and Screams

    This episode of Wartime Stories features soldiers and agents operating along the U.S.–Mexico border who describe strange sounds, shadowy figures, and unexplainable encounters in the remote desert environment. These accounts seem tied to bo…

  • Something in Croatia

    During a night patrol in Croatia, soldiers experienced a sudden equipment failure and an unexplainable encounter. The episode explores theories about what happened and why there was a warning against discussing it.

  • Strange Dark and Mysterious

    John B. Allen (MrBallen) recounts a disturbing paranormal experience set in a remote cabin in the New Hampshire mountains. He describes a series of unexplained events that occurred over three nights.

  • Strange Things in Museums

    This episode explores accounts of unusual occurrences in war museums. Staff and visitors have reported strange sounds, unexplained movement, and encounters within these collections among exhibits and artifacts.

  • Strange Things on Horno

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores recurring accounts of unexplained encounters experienced by Marines during their training at Camp Horno. These stories range from incidents in the field to occurrences within the barracks.

  • Strange Things in Guam

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores reports of unexplained phenomena on Guam, linking personal accounts from military personnel and civilians to the island's violent historical past.

  • Rakes on Night Watch

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores reports from service members stationed in remote training areas regarding encounters with an unexplained, pale human-like figure observed near the treeline.

  • Wartime Team Stories

    The Wartime Stories team shares personal, unexplained experiences encountered at abandoned buildings, battlefields, and training grounds that have stayed with them over the years.

  • Artillerymen and the Aswang

    This episode of Wartime Stories recounts an unusual incident involving artillerymen during a field exercise in the Philippines, where they investigated reports of disappearances and livestock theft linked to local folklore.

  • Cursed War Machines

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores the reputations of specific military vehicles, aircraft, and ships that have been associated with tragedy, accidents, and unusual phenomena throughout history.

  • Far From Gnome

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores reports from soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan regarding unexplained encounters with small humanoid figures and strange phenomena near their posts. These accounts are examined in the context of regio…

  • The Foo Fighter Mystery

    This episode explores the phenomenon of persistent, unidentified glowing objects encountered by Allied pilots over Europe and the Pacific during World War II, known as Foo Fighters. It examines the historical reports and the enduring quest…

  • A Man Who Just Liked Killing...

    This episode of Wartime Stories profiles Champ Ferguson, a Kentucky farmer who became a notorious Confederate guerrilla fighter during the American Civil War. It explores his transition from a simple life to committing acts of extreme viol…

  • Hawaii is Haunted

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores reports of paranormal encounters on the island of Oahu, where soldiers reportedly experience ghostly sightings linked to Hawaii's ancient warrior history.

  • Depraved Doctors of the Third Reich, Pt. 2

    In Part Two of this series, Wartime Stories continues its examination of the doctors involved in the Third Reich.

  • Depraved Doctors of the Third Reich, Pt. 1

    This episode examines the involvement of German physicians in the Nazi mission to engineer an Aryan race. It explores how medical ethics were abandoned to conduct experiments on children, the disabled, and prisoners of war.

  • The War of Radio Broadcast

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores the 1938 radio broadcast that caused national panic by presenting a fictional alien invasion as a real-life emergency.

  • There is Something Lurking in Ukraine

    Soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine report experiencing supernatural phenomena and sightings of spectral figures on the battlefield. The episode explores these accounts amidst the backdrop of the ongoing conflict.

  • Saved by a Ghost

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores accounts from survivors who claim they were saved from death in war through warnings from spirits.

  • Stalked by Bigfoot

    Two veterans on opposite sides of the country were stalked by a large creature that mimicked animal sounds to lure them. They had to rely on their outdoor experience to survive the encounter.

  • It's Not Easy Being a Military Police Officer

    The Wartime Stories podcast discusses eyewitness accounts from Edwards Air Force Base concerning a large, ape-like creature reportedly seen on the military installation.

  • A Sergeant Goes Missing at a Nuclear Testing Range

    An Air Force Sergeant was found surgically mutilated and drained of blood during a missile recovery mission at a New Mexico nuclear testing range. The incident occurred in a landscape known for its secrets and strange phenomena.

  • Documented Military Reports of Vampires

    During the age of enlightenment, the Austrian army encountered a plague of undeath in Serbia, forcing soldiers to confront vampires.

  • They Shouldn't Have Invaded Finland

    The Winter War tested the Red Army against human enemies and harsh cold. On a remote mountain plateau, a Soviet company faced threats from ancient, monstrous forces.

  • Something In My Room

    This episode of Wartime Stories discusses how combat fatigue can lead to waking nightmares for soldiers, blurring the lines between dreams and potential paranormal experiences.

  • The Devil's Food

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores the dangers faced by soldiers from animal predators. It details how man-eaters on the African plains and in the mangrove swamps of Burma posed a significant threat to soldiers, regardless of their a…

  • Project Blue Book

    During the Korean War, American soldiers reported an encounter with a mysterious glowing orb. This orb reportedly toyed with their artillery before attacking.

  • Celestial Battle

    The episode "Celestial Battle" from Wartime Stories discusses a strange event in 1566 over Basel, Switzerland, where hundreds of dark spheres appeared in the sky, perceived by locals as a celestial war.

  • The Ghost of Meaford Mary

    The land now occupied by CFB Meaford was once home to pioneer families. A legend speaks of a young girl's spirit, known as 'The Ghost of Meaford Mary,' who remains on the land.

  • Something These Men Could Not Explain

    Some soldiers in wartime reportedly received warnings from deceased messengers, blurring the lines between survival and the inexplicable.

  • Gulf Breeze Six

    The episode discusses UFO sightings in Gulf Breeze, Florida, in the late 1980s. Simultaneously, six AWOL soldiers used a Ouija board with the objective of killing the Antichrist.

  • The Megalodon

    This episode discusses the long-standing human fear of dangerous sea creatures and poses the question of whether the most terrifying predator might be an ancient, extinct giant like the Megalodon.

  • War During Winter is a Horrible Thing...

    Part 2 of the Man Against Wolf story details the brutal winter conditions on the WWI Eastern Front, where German and Russian soldiers were trapped in a stalemate and preyed upon by wolf packs.

  • The Battle of Alcatraz

    This episode of Wartime Stories examines the 1946 breakout attempt at Alcatraz, which necessitated a siege by U.S. Marines. The incident highlights the contrast between the prison's reputation as inescapable and the response required to ad…

  • When Men Fight Wars with Wolves

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores the long history of human conflict, highlighting instances where soldiers have faced off against formidable animal combatants, particularly wolves.

  • The Worst Job in Vietnam

    This episode of Wartime Stories delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers fighting in the Vietcong tunnels during the Vietnam War, describing the dangerous and claustrophobic conditions they faced.

  • The Chilean Army and the Chupacabra

    The Chilean Army investigated a series of Chupacabra attacks in 2000. The findings of this investigation were reportedly significant enough to attract the attention of NASA.

  • Haunted Military Aircrafts

    This episode features veterans sharing unsettling accounts of haunted military aircraft, including encounters with ghostly pilots and unsettling figures.

  • What Are These Things?

    This episode of Wartime Stories, titled "What Are These Things?", discusses unusual sightings reported by military personnel and other individuals. Information regarding privacy policies is also provided.

  • The Wailing Woman

    This episode of Wartime Stories delves into the legend of La Llorona, the wailing woman, recounting her tragic story and purported eerie encounters.

  • Demonic Night Vision Goggles

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores the mystery of 'Demonic Night Vision Goggles,' questioning if strange visions were a product of the technology or evidence of paranormal entities.

  • The Butcher of Paris

    This episode covers the German occupation of Paris in 1940 and the hidden horrors associated with Dr. Marcel Petiot, who was sought out by civilians for help.

  • The Legend of Old Green Eyes

    This episode of Wartime Stories delves into the supernatural, focusing on ghostly encounters and paranormal legends from the Civil War era, suggesting these spectral tales are more frightening than traditional war stories.

  • The Object Returns

    The episode "The Object Returns" from Wartime Stories features a military police report about an object that destroyed a radio tower.

  • Strange Lights Over Fort Campbell

    The episode discusses a reported sighting of a diamond-shaped UFO being chased by helicopters over Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

  • A War With Aliens

    In the episode "A War With Aliens" from Wartime Stories, a bank manager reports having a terrifying vision just before a UFO encounter. Information regarding privacy policies is also mentioned.

  • Mutiny on the HMS Hermione

    The episode details the mutiny on the HMS Hermione, where the crew's response to the captain's cruelty resulted in his murder and the ship's surrender to the enemy.

  • Time Keeps on Slipping

    A coast guardsman shares an unbelievable experience. This episode is part of Wartime Stories.

  • Birds Don't Call At Night

    This episode of Wartime Stories, titled "Birds Don't Call At Night," explores the phenomenon of creatures mimicking other animals. Additional information regarding privacy and ad choices is also provided.

  • The Disappearance of Lt. Whipkey

    This episode of Wartime Stories explores the puzzling disappearance of Lieutenant Whipkey, focusing on the unusual detail that he removed all of his own teeth.