Magical Mystery Hour
Mysterious real-life stories and the music it inspires. Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla welcome you a show in which we explore mysteries of the unknown. In this live-stream-and-podcast, we tell tales of the paranormal and unsolved… while mixing in a little fun and live music, as well. Join us as we discuss ghosts, aliens, conspiracies, true crime, and more! This bi-weekly podcast mixes great tales and tunes. We hope you enjoy the Magical Mystery Hour!
Episodes
28 episodes since 2022
Cursed and Haunted: Griffith Park's Dark Past
Dive into the eerie legends of one of LA’s most famous landmarks. In this episode of The Magical Mystery Hour, we unravel the dark Petranilla curse, whose wrath has supposedly haunted Griffith Park for over a century. We also explore t...
August 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:01
Time Slips - The Queen Mary & Abandoned House
Join us for Part 3 (of 3) of our Season One Finale episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast. Special Guest Host L.A. Beadles ("Unsinkable: a Titanic Podcast") joins MMH Hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin to dive into the mysterious ti...
January 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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48:32
Time Slips - Bold Street, London | Special Guest Co-Host L.A. Beadles
Join us for Part 2 (of 3) of our Season One Finale episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast. Special Guest Host L.A. Beadles ("Unsinkable: a Titanic Podcast") joins MMH Hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin to dive into the mysterious ti...
January 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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46:47
Mad Man Mike Marcum: Lost in Time
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the fabric of time in our Season 1 finale of the 'Magical Mystery Hour.' Join hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla, along with special guest co-host LA Beadles from the podcast 'Unsinkable,' as we...
December 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:09:36
Beyond the Veil: Conversations with a Psychic Medium
Join hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla in another episode of "The Magical Mystery Hour" as they delve into the mystical world with psychic medium Jacque. Uncover the secrets beyond the veil as Jacque shares her extraordinary experiences...
December 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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56:43
Haunted Places - The RMS Queen Mary, The Glen Tavern Inn, & The Carriage House Inn
Join us on another haunting episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin dive into three reportedly haunted locations. First, we recount tales from Paul's Grandparents' home - one of the oldest homes ...
December 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:00:23
Spirits and Staircases: The Untold Story of Sarah Winchester
Step into the shadows of history this episode of The Magical Mystery Hour, 'Spirits and Staircases: The Untold Story of Sarah Winchester.' Join us on a mysterious journey through the life of Sarah Winchester and her architectural wonder, the Wi...
November 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:11:07
True Crime: Dan Wozniak and Rachel Buffett - The Murder of Julie Kibuishi and Sam Herr
Join us on another spellbinding episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as hosts Paul Carganilla and Amanda Benjamin dive into the gruesome murders of Julie Kibuishi and Sam Herr. Join us as we unravel the sinister web of deception, betraya...
November 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:17:44
True Crime - OJ Simpson: How the Glove Fits
Get ready for an in-depth exploration of one of the most infamous cases in history on this episode of "The Magical Mystery Hour"! Join Amanda as she unravels the chilling story of O.J. Simpson and the tragic murders of Nicole Brown ...
October 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:48:59
Reincarnation: Interview with Rosa Hope
Join us on our first ever interview episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast! Paul and Amanda discuss past lives and reincarnation with past lives regression therapist and astrophysicist Rosa Hope. Rosa's expertise on past lives insights on ...
October 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:10:30
Reincarnation: Echoes of the Past, Part 2
Join us on another spellbinding episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as we continue our dive into the mysticism of past lives. If you've ever been curious about the idea of reincarnation or the enduring threads that link our past lives t...
September 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:15
Reincarnation: Echos of the Past
Join us on this spellbinding episode of The Magical Mystery Hour Podcast as we dive headfirst into the mysticism of past lives. Amanda Benjamin's captivating storytelling and insightful analysis will leave you mesmerized and questioning the bou...
September 07, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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43:00
The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss a the mystery of a man who seemingly vanished into thin air. In this episode, Paul tells the true story of Brian Shaffer.Inspired by the theme, Amanda performs an electric guitar cover o...
August 24, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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56:22
Whispers of Roanoke - America's Oldest Unsolved Mystery
Step into the shadows of history as we embark on a riveting journey through one of the most confounding mysteries of all time. Join us on "The Magical Mystery Hour," as we delve deep into the enigma surrounding the disappearance of the Ro...
August 11, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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59:58
Bermuda Triangle Flights - Bruce Gernon's Electric Fog & Naval Flight 19
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss aerial mysteries, or "mysteries of flight". In this episode, Paul tells the true stories of two Bermuda Triangle : a time-traveling private flight and a Naval training mission that went mysterio...
July 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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59:29
Into Thin Air: MH370's Mysterious Journey - Aerial Mysteries Part 1
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss aerial mysteries. In this episode, Amanda tells the tale of the disappearance of MH370Inspired by the theme, Paul performs John Denver's classic, "Leaving on a Jet Plane".Don't m...
July 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:10:30
Alien Abductions - Travis Walton
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss alien abductions. In this episode, Paul tells the abduction tale of Travis Walton.Inspired by the theme, Amanda performs an Amanda Benjamin original song, "Taken", which she wrote and re...
June 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:29:36
The Hill Abduction Files: Unraveling the Extraterrestrial Mystery - Alien Abductions
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss alien abductions. In this episode, Amanda tells the abduction tale of Barney and Betty Hill.Inspired by the theme, Paul performs The Beatles' classic, "Across the Universe".Don't...
June 15, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:06:00
Mysteries of the Sea - Bermuda Triangle & Flannan Isles Lighthouse
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss nautical mysteries. In this episode, Paul tells a few Bermuda Triangle stories, and also discusses the Flannan Isles Lighthouse mystery.Inspired by the mysteries, Amanda performs a cover...
June 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:13:30
Ghost Ship Chronicles: The Enigma of the Mary Celeste- Mysteries of the Sea
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss nautical mysteries. In this episode, Amanda tells the tale of the cursed ghost ship Mary Celeste.Inspired by the theme, Paul performs a traditional sea shanty, "Rolling Down to Old Maui"...
February 23, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:16
Mysterious Creatures - Saola, Sasquatch, & the Giant of Kandahar
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss mysterious creatures. In this episode, Paul tells stories about several mysterious creatures, including: Saola, Sasquatch, the Rock Apes of Vietnam, and the Giant of KandaharInspired by ...
February 09, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:08
Mysterious Creatures - The Mothman of Point Pleasant
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss mysterious creatures. In this episode, Amanda tells the tale of The Mothman - a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the area of Point Pleasant, West Virginia from November 15, 1966, to December...
January 31, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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58:28
True Crime - Rey Rivera
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss true crime cases. In this episode, Paul explains and explores the mysterious death of Rey Rivera, who was found deceased in Baltimore's historic Belvedere Hotel in May of 2006.Inspired b...
January 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:34:48
The Vatican's Lost Daughter: The Mysterious Case of Emanuela Orlandi -True Crime
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss true crime cases. In this episode, Amanda breaks down the details of teenagers Emanuela Orlandi's mysterious disappearance from Vatican City in 1983, and discusses the series of investigations a...
December 29, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:24:35
Real Ghost Stories - Part 2
Hosts Amanda Benjamin and Paul Carganilla discuss more real ghost stories submitted by Magical Mystery Hour podcast listeners. Guests Selnalyn Sajo, Dary Mills, Alika Spencer, and Jamie Carganilla share stories from their own experiences.
December 08, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:49