The Jersey Devil
No Such Thing As Ghosts PodcastApril 13, 202601:07:57

The Jersey Devil

Deep in the shadowy heart of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, a legend has been whispered around campfires for more than 250 years: the Jersey Devil. Part folklore, part nightmare, this winged creature is said to stalk the forests with a piercing scream and glowing red eyes, and its story is far stranger than you might think.


In this episode of No Such Thing As Ghosts, we dig into the chilling origins of the Jersey Devil, from colonial gossip and political scandal to tales of witchcraft and a cursed 13th child. We’ll explore the most notorious sightings, the week in 1909 when panic swept the region, and the way this monster has become a symbol of both local pride and lingering fear.


Is the Jersey Devil a misunderstood myth, a misidentified animal, or something truly supernatural? Join us as we separate history from hysteria, decode the folklore, and ask why this creature continues to haunt New Jersey’s imagination.

• Buch der natur : Konrad, von Megenberg, 1309-1374 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive (https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-rbsc_buch-der-natur_M4K83-21539/page/n444/mode/thumb) - Original German Edition with the woodcarvings. Some depicting animals.