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Welcome to What the Hell Happened!, the podcast where curiosity meets the unknown. From cryptids and alien encounters to true crime, the paranormal, and the utterly unexplainable — we dig into the stories that make you stop and ask... what the hell happened?

Each episode blends deep research with genuine curiosity, a touch of skepticism, and plenty of humor. We don’t just retell strange stories — we question them, break them apart, and see what’s really hiding underneath.

Meet the Hosts

Esther Lockwood
The heart of the show, Esther brings a love for mystery, storytelling, and all things strange. She dives fearlessly into the bizarre and the unexplained, uncovering hidden connections and lost histories that keep the world weird.

Mr. Lockwood
The skeptic of the duo, Mr. Lockwood keeps one foot firmly planted in reality. With a dry wit and a grounded perspective, he challenges the wildest claims and helps separate fact from folklore — while still leaving room for the unknown.

Alice
Alice wants to believe — desperately. With a spooky streak and a sense of humor as sharp as her curiosity, she dives headfirst into the eerie and the unexplained. Her house literally backs up to a graveyard, which might explain her comfort with the weird. Quick to laugh and quick to spook, Alice brings an energy that balances curiosity with chaos.

Monty
Sharp-minded and slightly cynical, Monty adds an edge of critical analysis to the mix. His knack for logic and deep dives into evidence helps keep the team honest — and the theories on their toes.

The Show

We explore the strange, the spooky, and the suspicious — one story at a time. Each episode blends storytelling, historical context, and real-world investigation with a conversational, noir-inspired tone that makes the weird feel just a little more human.

From haunted objects and government conspiracies to vanishing towns and UFO legends, we cover the full spectrum of high strangeness. And we do it with humor, honesty, and a respect for how powerful stories can be — true or not.

Join the Investigation

We’re currently archiving all our original episodes on YouTube and launching live, interactive shows starting January 2026. Listeners will be able to chat, share theories, and even become part of the show.

Have a story of your own? We’d love to hear it. Send your experiences — paranormal, extraterrestrial, cryptid, or just plain weird — to wthh.podcast@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in an upcoming Listener Stories episode.

Join the Midnight Transmission

The lights are low, the airwaves are open, and the conversation never really ends. Midnight Transmission is our online community—where listeners, believers, skeptics, and the wonderfully curious come together after the show.

Join us for behind-the-scenes updates, live discussion threads, and the occasional strange photo or theory that didn’t make it on air. It’s your place to share stories, debate mysteries, and stay connected between broadcasts.

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