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by Monica Martin and Co-Host Sara Rowe
Welcome to The Verbal Echo. Join host Monica Martin and Co-host Sara Rowe as we recount experiences through the voices of those who've lived to tell their stories. We seek to understand the human story, with all its unexpected and often weird twists and turns. You will hear first-hand stories of the unexplained—from mysterious cryptids and alien encounters to paranormal experiences that defy explanation through the lens of the human experience. We will talk with authors, researchers, other podcasters, experts, and everyday people who need a sounding board to share everything they know. Each episode features human stories that challenge what we think we know, revealing details that often fly under the radar. We don't want mainstream conversations on this podcast. We look at the fringe, the edges, and the intersections of thought-provoking topics and coax them out of the shadows. If you’re drawn to the strange and hidden, join us on The Verbal Echo and discover how every story can change what you believe is possible. No guardrails.
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- 2 days ago1h 22m
Did Hollywood Mislead Us? Voodoo Explained
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- 2 weeks ago40 min
How Did They Build Stonehenge? Exploring the Legends and Mysteries
This episode was recorded in May - sorry, listeners, we are doing lots of catch-up! Hope you enjoy; we have about 10 more backup episodes we'll be releasing over the next week or so, then we'll be back to a normal publishing schedule - hang in there and BINGE-Listen! We have a SUBSTACK now, and we think it'll be a better fit for getting you extra content and serving as a landing pad for all our podcast notes, community, and extra bonus things we talk about in our episodes. We can't wait for you to check it out, and here's the link:SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOWShow Notes:Stonehenge Part 2: Ancient Mysteries, Legends & Unanswered QuestionsThe mystery of Stonehenge continues! In Part 2, Sara takes us back to the ancient stone circle on England's Salisbury Plain to explore more of the history, theories, and unanswered questions surrounding one of the world's most recognizable prehistoric monuments.From its remarkable construction and astronomical alignments to the folklore, spiritual significance, and theories surrounding its original purpose, Stonehenge continues to fascinate historians, archaeologists, and curious minds alike.Who built it? How were these massive stones transported and positioned thousands of years ago? And what role did Stonehenge play in the lives of the people who gathered there?Join Sara for another look at the enduring mystery of Stonehenge, where ancient engineering, mythology, and the unknown continue to inspire questions.The Verbal Echo. No guardrails.Keep the conversation going! Subscribe to our Substack for more mysteries, additional stories, and behind-the-scenes content.https://verbalecho.substack.com/Follow the echoes. No guardrails.Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend!Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to verbalecho@gmail.comRead Monica's stories on the Medium PublicationTry Sara's Bloody Seasoning and follow along on her adventures - Shop Now!---------------------------------------------------------SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOWFollow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today; it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel, where you get even more content.Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on PatreonMusic Artist credits for this podcast:Season 1: IkoliksSeason 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNCSeason 3: Async-sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You," episode 62, by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable," episode 63, by Aeris Moon.Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Is the Stanley Hotel Really Haunted? Paranormal Investigations & the Estes Method
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- 2 weeks ago38 min
The Slide Rock Bolter - Colorado's Mountain Monster
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- 2 weeks ago47 min
Capuchin Catacombs: Mummies, Monks, and Mysteries of the Dead
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- 3 weeks ago45 min
Stonehenge: The Mystery of the Megaliths
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- 3 weeks ago44 min
Black Eyed Kids: Brian Bethel's Encounter in 1996 Abilene, Texas
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- Sep 6, 202640 min
The Collegiate Peaks Triangle: A Stolen Valley, a Secret Compound, and Something Moving Through the High Country
Before the boomtowns, before the railroads, before the silver rush that built Gunnison and buried it again — there were the Tabeguache Ute. The largest of the ten Ute bands, they called themselves Núu-ci — The People — and the Gunnison Valley was their indigenous homeland. According to their own creation tradition, it was the place they came from. Then came 1880, the Removal Act, and an army escort out of the Shining Mountains. The land that was taken is the same land every ghost, every tragedy, and every unanswered question in this region is part of.We look at a gated religious compound that operated in a Gunnison mountain valley for nearly fifty years — members only, no exceptions, until January 2025. We look at what moves through the high country that experienced outdoors people cannot explain. And we look at the cases of people who walked into the Black Canyon, or the remote eastern forests of Gunnison County, and did not walk out. We look at cryptid encounters, bigfoot sightings and missing people who have disappeared in modern day. This is a strange place full of mysteries.------------------Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend!Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, Send an email to verbalecho@gmail.comRead Monica's stories on the Medium PublicationTry Sara's Bloody Seasoning and Follow along on her adventures - Shop Now!---------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today, it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel where you get even more content.Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on PatreonMusic Artist credits for this podcast:Season 1: IkoliksSeason 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNCSeason 3: Async sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You" episode 62 by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable" by Aeris Moon, episode 63.Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.
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About Verbal Echo
Welcome to The Verbal Echo. Join host Monica Martin and Co-host Sara Rowe as we recount experiences through the voices of those who've lived to tell their stories. We seek to understand the human story, with all its unexpected and often weird twists and turns. You will hear first-hand stories of the unexplained—from mysterious cryptids and alien encounters to paranormal experiences that defy explanation through the lens of the human experience. We will talk with authors, researchers, other podcasters, experts, and everyday people who need a sounding board to share everything they know. Each episode features human stories that challenge what we think we know, revealing details that often fly under the radar. We don't want mainstream conversations on this podcast. We look at the fringe, the edges, and the intersections of thought-provoking topics and coax them out of the shadows. If you’re drawn to the strange and hidden, join us on The Verbal Echo and discover how every story can change what you believe is possible. No guardrails.
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