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Interview 2- Will's Ouija Adventure— Let's Take a Trip to Nebraska

In this short episode the Midwest Paranormal Podcast hosts Tyler, Isaac, Jason, and Josh interview Will Jackson from Nebraska. Will shares chilling stories including a Ouija board session that spelled out an unknown brother's name, a ghostly white horse and cowboy seen at the bottom of his driveway, and other eerie encounters. The conversation mixes spooky firsthand tales with band banter and Midwestern humor.

Episode 7- Ghosts in my room at The Pfister: Pfister, I Hardly Knew Her

On this episode the hosts drink to Milwaukee and dive into the spooky history of the Pfister Hotel, a lavish Victorian landmark said to be haunted by its founder, Charles Pfister. They share reports of apparitions, disembodied voices, moving furniture, and electrical oddities — including anecdotes from professional baseball players who refused to stay there again.
The crew reacts with humor and curiosity, debates the legitimacy of the sightings, and considers a return trip to drink in the lobby and investigate the hotel firsthand.

Episode 6- Vikings in Minnesota? The Kensington Runestone Mystery

On this episode of Ope What You Think, the hosts dive into the legend of the Kensington Runestone — a 200-pound slab reportedly unearthed in 1898 that claims a group of Vikings reached Minnesota centuries ago.They discuss the runes, archaeological debates over authenticity, other Midwestern runestones, and share beer-fueled banter while weighing whether it’s a genuine Viking marker or a local hoax.

Episode 5- Shakers: Haunted Cigars & Brothel Secrets

In this episode the hosts explore Shakers, a former 1894 brothel turned cigar bar in Milwaukee, tracing its Prohibition-era ties to the Capone network, grisly murders, and rumors of teenage prostitutes and trapdoors used for trafficking.They describe eerie reports from upstairs rooms (including a spirit called Molly), a menacing, active basement with sightings of eyes and aggressive activity, and the modern-day experience of ghost tours, rooftop access, and the bar’s historic charm.

Episode 4- Haunted on State Street: The Orpheum Ghost Stories

Hosts trade jokes and beer before diving into reports of hauntings at Madison’s Orpheum Theater, a 1920s Art Deco venue famous for its historic air-conditioning unit and iconic sign.They discuss named apparitions like Pete the Projectionist, a shadowy head usher, a key-jingling night manager, a tall man by the bathrooms, and a low-lying mist thought to be a child, as well as phantom conversations, strange noises, and staff sightings.While some believe the theater’s age and acoustics explain the phenomena, others point to recurring staff accounts and ghost tours that keep the stories alive — leaving the hosts unsure whether the Orpheum is truly haunted or simply full of folklore and creaks.

Episode 3- Beast of Bray Road: Wisconsin’s Werewolf That Haunts the Night

Join the hosts as they recount the eerie legend of the Beast of Bray Road — a six- to seven-foot, dog-headed, bipedal creature reported around Elkhorn, Wisconsin. From the first sighting in 1936 to a wave of reports in the 1980s–90s, witness accounts describe glowing eyes, carcass-eating behavior, and scratched cars that sparked national attention and even inspired a horror movie.The episode explores local reactions, possible explanations (mangy bears, hoaxes, or a mutated cryptid), and how folklore, media coverage, and small-town life shaped the enduring mystery of Bray Road.

Interview 1- STUDIO 301: Ghosts, Ghouls, and... Bodies?

Join our hosts as they do an onsite interview with Greg and Des at Studio 301 in Portage, WI! This historic downtown building may be hiding some crazy secrets. Is the location haunted? Are there bodies hidden there? Did the hosts have too many drinks? Catch Ope, Whatchya Think?

Episode 2- Paulding Light: Ghost Orb of Michigan's UP

On this episode the hosts introduce the show with a cold open and dive into Jason’s first-hand account of the Paulding Light in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. They describe the glowing orb seen near a logging road—its changing colors, size, and occasional electrical effects—and explain how it’s been reported since the 1960s.The conversation covers local legends (a brakeman’s ghost, a native spirit), scientific theories (headlight refraction, magnetic/iron effects), past student investigations, and why visitors still come to watch the mysterious light.

Episode 1- Belleville's Space Snake: The UFO That Stunned Wisconsin

In this episode the hosts revisit the January 1987 Belleville, Wisconsin sightings — police lights seen over a quarry, a radar blip picked up by O'Hare, and a town meeting that turned a local sighting into a regional mystery. Multiple witnesses and later commemorative "UFO Days" kept the story alive.The hosts mix reporting with personal experience: a blurry photo, a local "space snake" sighting, theories from stars and Starlink to military craft, and the usual Midwestern humor and speculation. Listeners are invited to weigh in and share their own stories.

Preview: The Midwest's Drunkest Paranormal Podcast!

Ope, What You Think? is a bite-sized podcast about paranormal sightings, conspiracies, cryptids, UFOs, and true crime from the Midwest. Join our hosts weekly as they crack open a few cold ones, trade outrageous local stories, and give unfiltered opinions.
Expect short tales, on-site interviews, quirky banter, and a little chaos — from hovering lights and stuck fingers to sasquatch stench and amphibian guests. Inebriated and opinionated, this is Ope What You Think.