Well, it looks like the first podcast from discovery+ was a hit. Not only was Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers recently named a Webby Awards Honoree in Podcasts – Comedy!, but it was also renewed for a second season. Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey return with more creepy stories from the dark side in Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers season 2 beginning on Thursday, May 5.
How many episodes there will be or descriptions haven’t been released yet. However, thanks to the trailer (included below) we know a few of the topics they’ll talk about, including Transylvania and Dracula’s castle, Lizzie Borden’s house, dark and creepy forests, serial killers, hitchhikers, Bigfoot, and haunted dolls.
Celebrity guests will join them again too, and they’ll share scary stories submitted from listeners.
Let’s first recap season 1, then look a little more closely at Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers season 2, including how to submit your scary story if you have one.
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers Season 1 Recap
Apple Podcasts lists 14 episodes of Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers, but season 1 consisted of 11 episodes (13 if you count the trailer and “Introducing: Betrayal with Daryn Carp,” both of which I excluded. The “Introducing” episode because it might be a listing error. It’s an introduction to a true crime podcast from ID about the Chippendales and the Ghost Brothers aren’t on it at all.)
However, here are the urban legends the Ghost Brothers explored in the first season of their podcast. They all clock in at about half an hour, give or take, which makes for quick, easy, and chuckle-inducing listening.
Ep. 1: “Don’t Say Bloody Mary”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers kicks off its first season with the legend of Bloody Mary. Dalen, Juwan and Marcus will share their personal stories and the theories behind Bloody Mary. Plus, psychic and medium Chip Coffey will come on to share his own mirror-gazing experiment.
Ep. 2: “Chupacabra or Chihuahua?”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss the blood-sucking, burnt skin, dog-like creature known as the Chupacabra. Dalen will share his run-in as a child with Juwan and Marcus. Plus, we’ll hear some family Chupacabra lore from Dave Schrader of Darkness Radio.
Ep. 3: “Don’t Cross a Crybaby Bridge”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss the creepy phenomenon that is Crybaby Bridges. All over the country, people have reported hearing the cries of ghost babies and mothers. And we’re going to hear about some of them. Derek Hayes, of the podcast Monsters Among Us, will come by to share a truly horrifying firsthand experience.
Ep. 4: “Have You Seen the Candyman?”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss the mythical man with a hook for an arm… known as Candyman. Juwan, a Chicago native, will share his scary recollections of attempting the mirror gazing experiment. Plus, we’ll hear from Ursula Bielski, an expert on all things paranormal in Chicago, on some very Candyman-esque scenarios along with other eerie things in the area.
Ep. 5: “The (New) Jersey Devil”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss an odd looking mythical creature. It’s a horse with super tiny front legs. But then he’s got wings. It’s the legend of The Jersey Devil! Plus, we have The Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent Roy Wood Jr. to discuss a couple hauntings that had Marcus fully creeped out.
Ep. 6: “Not a Bird… Not a Plane… It’s Mothman!”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss a mythical fellow with huge wings and red glowing eyes, like a bat. He’s been spotted by folks all over the country. And some people see him around tragic events… linking him to death. It’s the Mothman of Point Pleasant! Plus, YouTube sensation Jake The Viking joins us to share some of his creepiest paranormal encounters.
Ep. 7: “Is The Watcher Watching You?”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss a story out of New Jersey. The Broaddus family moves into this beautiful home in this fancy neighborhood…And just days after moving in, they start getting these creepy letters. And it’s clear from the writing this person knows them..and is watching them. Each letter is signed the same way….The Watcher. We also have a special guest, writer Reeves Wiedeman, on to discuss his amazing 2018 deep dive on The Watcher. And the Ghost Brothers get out the Ouija board to try to get some hints from the paranormal.
Ep. 8: “Does Marcus Know the Bunny Man?”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss a legend that’s been passed around Fairfax, VA for decades. Story goes…on Halloween night, when the clock strikes 12, don’t be near the Fairfax Station Bridge. Because the next day your body might be found hanging in there and gutted like a bunny… It’s the legend of The Bunny Man. Plus, we have journalist Matt Blitz on. He grew up with the legend and investigated it, so he’ll help us find the kernels of truth in this one.
Ep. 9: “Creepy Creepy Cropsey”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss a legend straight from Staten island. Story goes, an escaped mental patient lives in the woods near an abandoned sanitarium. And he loves children — abducting them and killing them. It’s the legend of Cropsey. Plus, Cropsey documentary filmmaker Joshua Zeman stops by to tell us about a man locals believe was the real Cropsey.
Ep. 10: “Who Haunts 100 Steps Cemetery?”
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers discuss a creepy tale out of Brazil, Indiana. There’s a cemetery there that dates back to the Civil War. When you walk up its 100 steps, you might look down to see the ghost of the cemetery’s caretaker….Staring back at you and telling you how you will die. It’s the legend of 100 Steps Cemetery! Plus, Ghost Nation’s Jason Hawes comes on to share some creepy cemetery knowledge.
Ep. 11: “A Ghost Ruined My Life with Eli Roth: The Asylum”
A teenage Schuler and his friends goad each other into exploring the decrepit halls of an abandoned asylum with a sinister past. After bringing home what he thought was a harmless souvenir, Schuler discovers a violent spirit has followed him home and seems hell bent on exacting revenge.
Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers Season 2
On the new season of the podcast, the boys scare up more urban legends –from haunted dolls, mirrors, and the creepiness of forests and the woods– by talking to comedians, actors, witches, writers, podcasters, and filmmakers who share their own personal stories and their take on the paranormal.
They’ll also hear from the listeners because everyone has incredibly scary encounters they need to share. They invite listeners to gather round because there’s some creepy s*** out there and they know people love getting scared.
How to Submit Your Scary Story to Urband Legends with the Ghost Brothers
In their trailer, they invite listeners to submit their urban legends and personal paranormal experiences by visiting ghostbrotherspodcast.com, where you’ll find a form to fill out.
If it’s scary enough, you may just hear it on their show!
Urban Legends Season 2 Trailer
For More Info
Listen to Urban Legends with the Ghost Brothers season 2, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts starting May 5, 2022.
And you can always stream Ghost Brothers episodes on discovery+.
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Did the Ghost Brothers cover any of your favorite urban legends in season 1 of their podcast?
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Sometimes I think the Jersey Devil is just an unidentified species, and sometimes I think maybe there’s some kind of supernatural thing going on. And also I wonder if it’s related to Mothman. So I’m glad to see both legends/cryptids covered!
Another super interesting and thought-provoking comment, Priscilla! I’d never wondered if the Jersey Devil might be a Mothman relative! I do wonder if it could be an unidentified (or misidentified) too, though. Wish we could get some definitive answers to these questions!