In the first hour, Tina Mattingly, owner of the infamous Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky, joined guest host Connie Willis (info) to share insights about the historic and haunted site. The sanatorium, known as one of the most haunted locations in the world, was purchased by Mattingly in 2001 to prevent its demolition. The sprawling building's over 180,000 square feet once served as a tuberculosis hospital where patients endured harsh conditions, including sleeping in open-air "breezeways" to benefit from fresh air, a treatment before antibiotic cures existed. "Just think how those patients felt that were sleeping out in the snow on their beds," she reflected. The building's history also includes a notorious "body shoot" tunnel used to discreetly transport deceased patients.
Mattingly emphasized the care taken to preserve the site's integrity and its haunted reputation, noting that she has considered converting part of the sanatorium into a haunted hotel. However, she acknowledged the challenges involved, including neighborhood approval. She has instead focused on restoration and fundraising efforts to maintain the property, which includes surrounding woodland and trails that add to the eerie ambiance.
A significant portion of the conversation paid tribute to Bishop David Price, a longtime friend and key figure in the Waverly Hills community, who passed away unexpectedly following brain surgery. Mattingly shared poignant memories of Price, describing him as "so smart" and a game show's "phone your friend because he knew something about everything." She recounted the last days of his life with heartfelt detail, including the tragic suddenness of his passing at only 39 years old. Mattingly said she keeps some of his ashes at Waverly Hills, saying, "It's exactly where he'd want to be."
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In the remaining three hours, Bigfoot researchers Jonathan and Sara Brown shared what they claim is the best evidence ever of the creature's existence. Jonathan began by describing their property on the Chehalis Reservation, which has been in his family for four generations and borders tribal-owned wilderness. He recounted ancestral stories of Sasquatch interacting with his family's smokehouse, illustrating a longstanding cultural recognition of these beings. "Sometimes our smokehouse would get raided, and in exchange, a day or two later, there'd be fish left outside," he revealed. The Browns also acknowledged the presence of UFOs in the area but noted no direct connection between the phenomena yet.
Among their most compelling evidence is a thermal video recorded on October 30, 2013, showing a humanoid figure responding to a whistle by moving its head. Sarah noted the detailed anatomy visible in the footage, including a sagittal crest and large muscles, describing it as "quite an amazing image." They also recovered a 16.5-inch footprint cast from the same location, further supporting the encounter's authenticity.
Audio recordings form a critical part of their research. The Browns played a range of vocalizations, from roars and knocks to what they describe as "singing" or a "native language." Sarah described one event as the "Stalker Incident," saying, "I had an overwhelming sense of primal fear." These sounds often occur without predictable patterns, she noted, with activity peaking in spring and fall but otherwise irregular. The Browns also discussed cultural interpretations, noting that tribal members refer to Sasquatch as "stick Indians" because of their habit of building stick structures. "They don't believe that it's just an ape or a dumb animal. They have far more respect for them than that," Jonathan insisted.