In this episode of The Paranormal Classroom, Amanda and Lindsay press 'Start' on one of the strangest urban legends to ever haunt the world of gaming: Polybius, the mysterious arcade cabinet rumored to have caused everything from nightmares and seizures to government mind control. Was it real? A government experiment? A social panic? Or just the greatest hoax in video game history? We explore the origins of the myth, its ties to the Men in Black, the weird psychological effects attributed to the game, and how it’s managed to level up in popularity decades later.

Grab your tokens, kids. This one's a mind trip.

Amanda and Lindsay dive into one of history’s greatest archaeological discoveries—the Rosetta Stone. Found in 1799 by French soldiers near the Egyptian town of Rosetta, this seemingly ordinary slab of granodiorite turned out to be the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, unlocking a language and culture lost to time for nearly 1,500 years.

Join us as we explore the Rosetta Stone’s incredible journey—from its discovery to the linguistic puzzle it presented, and the race among scholars to decode it. We’ll spotlight the work of Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion, the linguistic breakthroughs that changed the world, and how a forgotten civilization began to speak again through the symbols carved into this stone.

Plus, we’ll touch on the controversies, modern-day mysteries, and even the paranormal theories that swirl around ancient Egyptian writing and the Rosetta Stone's legacy. Was it simply a political decree, or is there something more mysterious hidden in its layers of language?

Amanda and Lindsay dive into the eerie world of ghost towns—abandoned settlements where time stands still, and history lingers in the shadows. We explore how these once-bustling communities fell silent, leaving behind crumbling buildings and chilling legends.

We uncover the real stories behind Priyapat, Ukraine, and Maltby, WA, and discuss the supernatural activity that reportedly haunts these empty streets. Are these towns truly deserted—or do echoes of their former lives still remain?

Tune in for spooky tales, mysterious disappearances, and ghostly sightings, as well as insights into what these towns can teach us about boom-and-bust cycles, community, and the eerie pull of the past.

Amanda takes the lead in uncovering the eerie legend of the Bell Witch, one of America’s most infamous and well-documented hauntings. Join Amanda and Lindsay as they explore the unsettling events that plagued the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee, from ghostly whispers to violent attacks and the terrifying entity that seemed to have a personal vendetta against John Bell.

Was the Bell Witch a vengeful spirit, a product of local folklore, or something even stranger? With historical accounts, eerie firsthand testimonies, and a look at the legacy of the legend today, this episode dives deep into the mystery of what really happened on the Bell family farm.

Get ready for a haunting history lesson like no other—class is in session!

In this wacky episode of The Paranormal Classroom, Lindsay dives into the unsettling and downright eerie things kids say—those spine-tingling moments when little ones seem to see beyond the veil. She shares a collection of creepy kid quotes gathered from friends and colleagues on Facebook, capturing the bizarre, innocent, and bone-chilling words spoken by children.

But that’s not all—Amanda and Lindsay welcome a special guest via phone call, fellow teacher Jamie, who recounts the unnerving true story of her daughter’s ghostly friendship. Was it a product of an overactive imagination or a genuine connection to the other side?

Join The Paranormal Classroom for this fascinating exploration of youthful innocence meeting the unknown. You may never look at a child’s imaginary friend the same way again!

When listener Michelle requested an episode about “Cat People,” she left us with more questions than answers. What did she mean? Were we talking about devoted cat owners? Paranormal feline companions? Something way weirder? Instead of asking for clarification, Amanda took it as a challenge and ran with it—presenting seven different possible explanations for what Michelle might have meant.

From mysterious shapeshifters and urban legends to people who just really, really love their cats, we cover everything from the mystical to the absurd. Join us as we break down seven strange, spooky, and hilarious takes on “Cat People.” Michelle, we hope one of these is what you were looking for—if not, well… that’s on us.

In this episode of The Paranormal Classroom, Amanda and Lindsay dive into the chilling true crime case of Walter Collins, a nine-year-old boy who mysteriously vanished from Los Angeles in 1928. As his desperate mother, Christine Collins, searched for him, the case took a bizarre turn when police presented her with a boy they claimed was Walter—only for Christine to realize he was an imposter. We also discuss the dark and tragic connections between Walter’s disappearance and the infamous Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a case that left lasting scars on Los Angeles history. Join us as we unravel the mystery, deception, and heartbreaking reality behind one of the most unsettling cases of the early 20th century.

In this episode of The Paranormal Classroom, Amanda and Lindsay unravel the chilling mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers—a true story of three men who vanished without a trace in 1900. Was it a freak storm, madness, or something more supernatural lurking in the waves? As we explore eerie theories and strange clues, one thing’s for sure—if your lighthouse shifts from cozy solitude to full-blown horror movie, it might be time to put on your fishstick hat and row for your life.