Scary but True Campfire Stories
Step into the firelight… and listen closely.
From chilling encounters in the dead of night to whispers of government cover-ups, this show dives headfirst into the shadows. Gather around the campfire — or tune in wherever you dare — for Scary but True tales of the supernatural, UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, dark conspiracies, and the kind of lingering creepiness that stays with you long after the story ends.
Featuring listener-submitted experiences alongside deep research into history’s most infamous urban legends and unexplained events, each episode blurs the line between myth and reality.
Hosted by acclaimed audiobook narrator and Las Vegas entertainer Matthew S Newbold, every story is carefully revised and masterfully told to pull you into the unknown — where the question isn’t just “Is it real?”
It’s “What if it is?”
Step into the firelight… and listen closely.
From chilling encounters in the dead of night to whispers of government cover-ups, this show dives headfirst into the shadows. Gather around the campfire — or tune in wherever you dare — for Scary but True tales of the supernatural, UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, dark conspiracies, and the kind of lingering creepiness that stays with you long after the story ends.
Featuring listener-submitted experiences alongside deep research into history’s most infamous urban legends and unexplained events, each episode blurs the line between myth and reality.
Hosted by acclaimed audiobook narrator and Las Vegas entertainer Matthew S Newbold, every story is carefully revised and masterfully told to pull you into the unknown — where the question isn’t just “Is it real?”
It’s “What if it is?”
Episodes

Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
42 min
The most famous UFO Abduction in history... The Betty & Barney Hill Story. This is the second episode of a 2 part series on the case that paved the way for the frightening experiences that many have claimed since 1961. The story has since been bogged down with disinformation and deliberate lies. We take a look at the original account from the perspective of Barney Hill and recreate the night... the truth is much scarier than fiction.
#Betty&BarneyHill, #UFOAbduction, #TheInterruptedJourney, #Captured
Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
37 min
The most famous UFO Abduction in history... The Betty & Barney Hill Story. This is the first episode of a 2 part series on the case that paved the way for the frightening experiences that many have claimed since 1961. The story has since been bogged down with disinformation and deliberate lies. We take a look at the original account from the perspective of Barney Hill and recreate the night... the truth is much scarier than fiction.
#Betty&BarneyHill, #UFOAbduction, #TheInterruptedJourney, #Captured

Sep 13, 2023
Season 3 UPDATE
Sep 13, 2023
Sep 13, 2023
9 min
Update on Season 3. UFO abductions, Giants, Near Death Experiences, Updates on previous episodes... my responses to some comments... my appreciation to all who have listened and subscribed.

Aug 30, 2023
The Black Eyed Children (Part 3)
Aug 30, 2023
Aug 30, 2023
26 min
The Black Eyed Children (Part 3)
Do you want to know the TRUTH about the BEK's? You won't find it on the internet. This episode leans heavily on David Weatherly's research, "The Black Eyed Children".
The mysterious Black Eyed Children phenomenon seems like it just started with the advent of the internet. But the foremost researcher on the subject, David Weatherly, has evidence that dates back as far as 1950. Learn more with the third of a three part podcast on the strange but true stories of the Black Eyed Children.
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Jun 3, 2022
The Black Eyed Children (Part 2)
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
26 min
The Black Eyed Children (Part 2)
Do you want to know the TRUTH about the BEK's? You won't find it on the internet. This episode leans heavily on David Weatherly's research, "The Black Eyed Children".
The mysterious Black Eyed Children phenomenon seems like it just started with the advent of the internet. But the foremost researcher on the subject, David Weatherly, has evidence that dates back as far as 1950. Learn more with the second of a three part podcast on the strange but true stories of the Black Eyed Children.
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Purchase Bradley Oliger's book narrated by Matthew S Newbold. Click Here
Purchase David Weatherly's book from Amazon. Click Here

Dec 8, 2021
The Black Eyed Children (Part 1)
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
27 min
Do you want to know the TRUTH about the BEK's? You won't find it on the internet. This episode leans heavily on David Weatherly's research, "The Black Eyed Children".
The mysterious Black Eyed Children phenomenon seems like it just started with the advent of the internet. But the foremost researcher on the subject, David Weatherly, has evidence that dates back as far as 1950. Learn more with the first of a two part podcast on the strange but true stories of the Black Eyed Children.
Donate any amount to help put out content faster. Click Here.
Purchase David Weatherly's book from Amazon. Click Here
Sep 15, 2021
The Curse of the Mayan Gods
Sep 15, 2021
Sep 15, 2021
34 min
Season 2 kicks off with a true story about an eery encounter with supernatural Mayan forces and evidence that America was visited by Europeans long before Columbus, shaking the mainstream dogma of anthropology.
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Oct 23, 2020
The Strange Abduction Of Denny Thrush
Oct 23, 2020
Oct 23, 2020
25 min
A Strange account of a UFO abduction and a message of time travel that sent a hapless wayfarer into the crosshairs of a government conspiracy. Was Denny able to travel through time? or did the government finally get what they wanted?
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What Makes a Story Truly Scary?
Is it the macabre? The gore? The suspense? Or perhaps the fear of the unknown?
Hollywood has mastered the art of creating terrifying stories. But sometimes, the most frightening stories aren't fiction at all. Sometimes, the greatest fear comes from knowing that what you're hearing may have actually happened.
We bring you firsthand accounts of some of the most disturbing and unexplained encounters, retold from a first-person perspective to put you directly into the experience.
Behind each story is research that can take weeks to uncover the details, separate fact from fiction, and explore the truth behind the terrifying accounts we share.
These are stories that may stay with you long after the fire goes out.
Welcome to Scary but True Campfire Stories. We hope you enjoy the journey.










