Family Ghosts

Pack One Bag Jun 05, 2024

"Pack One Bag" is exactly the sort of story we often tell on "Family Ghosts." A documentarian named David Modigliani grows up with a fairy tale version of his grandparents' daring escape from Fascist Italy. But as an adult, he discovers that the fairy tale was only part of the story. This revelation sends him across the ocean in search of answers to disturbing questions: why are there friendly letters from Benito Mussolini to David's great-grandfather? What happened to the family members who didn't make it out of the country and were forced to flee their homes? What responsibility does David have to his family's past - and to its future? It's an epic story of love, longing, separation, redemption, and the malleability of historical memory. And it just so happens to feature the voice talents of Signore Stanley Tucci! Your humble Ghost Host Sam worked closely with David for over two years as the story editor on "Pack One Bag," and we're excited to introduce you to the first episode. If you like it, follow the series in your podcast player of choice. Thank you for listening!

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FG Presents: The Burden Mar 19, 2024

Introducing "The Burden," from legendary investigative reporter (and longtime friend of the Ghost Family) Steve Fishman.

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Good Company Aug 31, 2023

Sam's quest to uncover a family ghost that lives in his radio. If you like what you hear, please check out “Good Company” on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Sam's Breadcrumbs Apr 19, 2023

Sam was recently featured on an episode of Breadcrumbs, hosted by his best and oldest friend Allen Brooks. In the course of their conversation, they ended up talking about things they’d never discussed - deepening their connection even further. If you like what you hear, find more episodes of Breadcrumbs here.

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67. The Midnight Disease Apr 05, 2023

Sam shares an update on why Family Ghosts has been MIA lo these many months - and an exciting preview of a new beginning. If you like what you hear, please check out The Midnight Disease for the thrilling conclusion to episode one, and stay tuned for weekly episodes going forward. Thank you, Ghost Family.

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66: Bone Hill Reprise Jul 01, 2022

An important update about Family Ghosts, and a reprise of a timely tale.

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65: An Electric Dissatisfaction Jun 17, 2022

Josh Ritter tells Jayson De Leon about charting a course through the unknown.

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64: A Mississippi Story Jun 03, 2022

Guy Story finds out his father had a secret. Before long, Guy finds himself on a treacherous journey of discovery about a mysterious desperado, and trying to figure out why everyone seems ashamed to admit they’re related to him.

Check out Guy’s band: https://www.storytownband.com/

Read the blog post he wrote to accompany his song: https://www.storytownband.com/the-latest-from-storytown/2021/7/1/skeletons-in-the-closet. And watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/ke_8Uc_09Mg

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63: Hard Eights and Husky Boys May 21, 2022

Stories about inscrutable older men with vital wisdom to share - if only we could figure out how to talk to them.

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62: Manual Transition May 06, 2022

Mark embarks on a rollicking quest to find a Cool Dad.

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61: The Pretender & The Godfather Apr 22, 2022

On the occasion of a major life milestone, Sam reflects on two of his wayward role models.

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60: Telling Our Stories To Ourselves Apr 08, 2022

Producer Veralyn Williams explores the power of subjective storytelling in the aftermath of her experience working on a particularly harrowing episode. Find more of Veralyn’s work at https://www.iamveralyn.com/, learn more about Robin Boylorn here, and Tayari Jones here.

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59: How Will You Spend Your Time? (A Family Ghosts Mixtape) Mar 25, 2022

Seven songs from in (and around) our series that just might make you come unstuck in time. Featuring performances by: D and Chi, Allan, Martha Redbone, Kirya Traber, Jay Starling, and Jocelyn Mackenzie.

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58: Pioneer Stock, Part 3: Sacred Secrets Mar 11, 2022

Craig learns the truth about the end of his Uncle Larry's life - and finds a new beginning for his own.

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57: Pioneer Stock, Part 2: A Life Deferred Feb 25, 2022

Craig travels to Utah to unlock the mysteries of his Uncle Brent’s life - literally.

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56: Pioneer Stock - Part 1 Feb 12, 2022

Craig grows up in hiding from his uncles' secret lives, fearful that his family will one day discover his own secret. Listen to Craig on the Moth Radio Hour here, and find more of his work here.

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55: Don't Look Directly At It Jan 27, 2022

Malcolm Gladwell shares a parable from the past, and Nick Markovich searches for the meaning of life. Hear more of Malcolm’s work on Revisionist History, and more of Jacob’s work on Deep Cover. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get access to exclusive bonus content. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

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54: The Fatal Nickel Jan 14, 2022

The wayward son of a manufacturing dynasty tries to sow fresh roots in his family tree.

Sources:

Jane Mayer

Daniel Schulman

Brian O’Reilly & Patty De Llosa

Katharine Q. Seelye

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53: Something in the Wind Dec 31, 2021

Sam has a memory he can't explain - which, in turn, explains a lot about Family Ghosts. Thanks to Marcy and Betsy - check out A Funny Feeling here. And find the Neighborhood Watch photo essay here.

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52: Untitled Dad Project Dec 17, 2021

Janielle Kastner tries to get to know a man she never got to meet. Find and follow “Untitled Dad Project” wherever you’re listening to this.

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51: You Know It's Wrong Dec 03, 2021

Stories about rediscovering home in unexpected ways. Featuring Micaela Blei and Jeff Simmermon.

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50: They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore Nov 19, 2021

Stories from Bradford Jordan and Ophira Eisenberg about reckoning with the fundamental truth (or, in some cases, lies) about who their mothers are.

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49: City Folk Nov 05, 2021

Sam gets a ghostly answer to a decade-old question.

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BONUS: The Rumor Oct 25, 2021

A mysterious story has haunted the city of Baltimore for 25 years. Can Sam unravel the truth...before the truth unravels him? Follow The Rumor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

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48: Superheroes Oct 21, 2021

Stories about unexpected impulses with deep generational roots. Hubby Jenkins tells the story of discovering a deep connection with his banjo, and Dr. Njoki McElroy tells the story of an evil happening in Sherman, Texas. Find more of Hubby's music at https://hubbyjenkins.com/, and read more about Dr. McElroy at http://www.drnjokimcelroy.com/.

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47: The Soft War Oct 07, 2021

Thi Bui tells producer Jennifer Lai about the delicate process of asking her parents about their worst experiences - and the even more delicate process of turning those conversations into works of art. Listen to Jennifer’s current project, The Slowdown, here. And find Thi’s memoir, “The Best We Could Do,” here.

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46: A Dime for Mr. Fetterman Sep 24, 2021

This week, we're celebrating family stories that seem simple on the surface, but are actually the keys to understanding our entire personalities. Featuring comedians Pat Regan and Gastor Almonte. Listen to Pat's podcast, Seek Treatment, and watch Hacks, the show he writes for, on HBO Max. Find more of Gastor's stories on PBS and Comedy Central, and check out his album, Immigrant Made.

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45: A Hollywood Ending Sep 10, 2021

Following the tragic murder of his brother Asher, Mac's family finds disparate ways of re-assembling their shattered lives. Mac’s essay originally appeared in Gawker.

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44: Forever Is A Long Time Aug 26, 2021

Everyone in Ian's family gets divorced. Now that he's been married for a few years, he wants to know if his relationship is doomed. Listen to the full series of “Forever Is A Long Time” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. And check out our Patreon page for a longer version of Sam and Ian’s conversation from the end of this episode.

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43: The Namesake - Part 3 Aug 13, 2021

"I feel really lucky that Danny is Danny." The conclusion of our miniseries with Jessie Pascarelli.

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42: The Namesake - Part 2 Jul 30, 2021

"You can open up a book and choose a sentence at random, and derive meaning from it."

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BONUS: Snatching Sinatra Jul 27, 2021

For the last few months, Sam's been hard at work with John Stamos (yes, that John Stamos) on a top-secret project. In this special bonus episode, you’ll hear a preview of the wild, true story of Barry Keenan, who kidnapped Frank Sinatra, Jr in 1963. Follow “The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra” wherever you listen to podcasts to hear the full story.

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42: The Namesake - Part 1 Jul 16, 2021

Jessie's name is the continuation of her aunt's story. But no one's ever told Jessie the real story of her aunt.

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41: Motherland - Part 2 Jul 01, 2021

“Saving face would not rescue my mother.”

Read more of Jiayang’s writing for The New Yorker here: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jiayang-fan.

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40: Motherland - Part 1 Jun 18, 2021

“The two of us became the embodiment of the Chinese phrase xiang yi wei ming - mutual reliance for life." Read more of Jiayang's work here, and find her piece on ghost scams here.

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39: The Old Block Jun 04, 2021

Jim grabs the baton, and Gastor sees the face behind the mask. You can hear more of Jim's work on "Blindspot: The Road to 9/11" at https://www.npr.org/podcasts/908344999/blindspot-the-road-to-9-11, and more of Gastor's on "The War Report" at https://anchor.fm/warreportpod.

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38: The Reality Map (or The Faith Exam, Part 2) May 20, 2021

Andrew tells the family ghost story behind a Family Ghosts story. Learn more about Andrew and hear more of his work at http://gildedaudio.org.

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37: The Walls of Jericho May 07, 2021

When Erin moves to England, her mother presents her with a life-altering choice.

Learn more about Erin at her website, https://www.erinhbarker.com/. Hear more of her work on the Story Collider podcast, and The Moth.

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36: Still Close Apr 23, 2021

Sam receives an unexpected message from the past, delivered by a Spiritualist medium in a mysterious town called Lily Dale.

Learn more about Tiffany Hopkins at [nobox.us/unseen](nobox.us/unseen), and find Steven Cantor's work at https://www.stickfigureproductions.com/. You can stream "No One Dies in Lily Dale" here.

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35: Guests Apr 08, 2021

Mary Terrier tells the story of a woman who seems to hold all the keys.

Read more Mary Terrier at http://maryterrier.com.

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34: Foxes Mar 25, 2021

Kimberly King Parsons tells the story of a mother telling a story about her daughter telling a story.

Learn more about Kim and buy "Black Light," her collection of stories, here.

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33: Rack & Cue Mar 11, 2021

Bradford and Paul come to terms with the people they wish their parents could be - and the people they actually are.

Find more of Bradford's stories at http://www.bradfordjordan.com/stories.

Find Paul's work with TestifyATX here, and his classes at Merlinworks here.

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32: Unwell - A Midwestern Gothic Mystery Feb 25, 2021

Sam takes you on a trip to a mysterious boarding house in Mt. Absalom, Ohio - a community riddled with secrets and lost memories.

Learn more about Unwell at https://www.unwellpodcast.com.

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31: A Crane in the Bay - Part 3 Feb 11, 2021

After more than thirty years of following roads to nowhere, Kate carves her own path.

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30: A Crane in the Bay - Part 2 Jan 28, 2021

Kate flees the haunting silence of Baltimore - but no matter where she goes, Eddy's ghost isn't far behind. After decades of torment, she decides to open her own investigation into her father's disappearance.

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29: A Crane in the Bay - Part 1 Jan 14, 2021

When an unnatural disaster befalls her family, Kate demands answers. But no one's willing to talk.

Read David Simon's 1992 article about Kate and her family here.

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28: The Faith Exam Mar 11, 2020

Julian joins a church in Poughkeepsie, and discovers a decades-old secret about her uncle. ~41~

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27: The Mission Mar 04, 2020

Decades after her brother's mysterious disappearance, Toni finally learns the truth about what happened to him. ~41~

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26: Spirit World Feb 19, 2020

Mythic masonry, a haunted crucifix, and the Marfa lights. This week: Jim peeks behind the veil of Gothic horror, Susan's mom goes looking for - and finds - evidence of the afterlife, and Melle searches the highways of Louisiana for some missing pages of her family's history. ~41~

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25: The Ambassador Feb 12, 2020

Mac and his mom have a lot to talk about: her relationship with her psychic, his brother's murder, and a life-altering betrayal that happened decades ago. But with her health in rapid decline, Mac's starting to worry it might be too late to get any answers. ~41~

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24: Little Stonehenges Feb 05, 2020

Following her father's death, a ghost appears in Natalie's childhood home and refuses to leave. Natalie has spent the last few decades attempting to decode the ominous messages it left behind. ~41~

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23: Your Ghost Jan 29, 2020

Three stories about the moment when the static dissolves, and a transmission from the past comes through loud and clear. Featuring Sandi Marx (https://www.sandijmarx.com/), Richard Cardillo (https://themoth.org/storytellers/richard-cardillo), Nimisha Ladva (https://twitter.com/nimishaladva), and Maggie Carson (http://maggiecarsonmusic.com). ~41~

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22: The Trove Jan 22, 2020

Mariah travels to a country she's never been to in hopes that she can find a man she's never met: her father. ~41~

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21: Collateral For Ten Million Jan 15, 2020

Kierran grew up hearing stories about her grandfather's adventures owning diamond mines, tangling with the mafia, robbing banks, and other wild tales. But as she's gotten older, Kierran's starting to realize some of those stories might be total B.S. And if they are, she wants to know why everyone was so willing to let him get away with it. ~41~

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20: A Boy In A Story Jan 08, 2020

David tells the story of three unlikely family members who shaped his life. ~41~

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19: The Clotilda Legacy, Part 3: The Reckoning Dec 18, 2019

Ring the bell so the world will know. ~41~

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18: The Clotilda Legacy, Part 2: The Stronghold Dec 11, 2019

Joycelyn and Darron try to escape the shadow of the Meaher family's pervasive influence in Africatown. ~41~

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17: The Clotilda Legacy, Part 1: The Descendants Dec 04, 2019

Africatown is a small community in Mobile, Alabama, where many families share a painful history. For decades, their story has been an open secret - until now. ~41~

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Season 3 Trailer: A Circle of Ghosts Nov 20, 2019

The official trailer for Season 3 of our show - coming to your headphones on December 4th. ~41~

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16b: Bone Hill - Act 2 Jul 03, 2019

Martha's family makes a home on Black Mountain, and reckons with the past.

"From whence we came, we shall return. From the old ways, our lessons learned." - Martha Redbone

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16a: Bone Hill - Act 1 Jul 03, 2019

Martha's family has their land stolen, and then their identity. More than a hundred years later, Martha wants to set the record straight.

"In the still of our hollows, we hear the calling of our Lord. Black coal is running through our veins." - Martha Redbone

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15: A Settling in the Bones Jun 26, 2019

Kirya's childhood home was haunted by two elusive ghosts - the fleeting presences of her grandfathers, neither of whom she knew much about. When she discovers an old audio cassette recording of herself making up songs and stories about the world she thought she understood, she decides it's time to seek out some real answers.

"Here's to missed beginnings, and things that never start - for these are the ghosts that run around in my heart. When I see that where I'm going isn't where I want to be, I get the urge to call you up, and see if you would come and meet me." - Slaid Cleaves

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14: The Sasquatch of Spring Valley Jun 19, 2019

After Asher's uncle dies, the family goes to clean out his apartment, and discovers a box of love letters from a woman they've never met.

"Yes, you call me in the morning. You call me in the morning - I'll tell you what to do if you call me in the morning." -Harry Nilsson

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13: June & George Jun 12, 2019

Kimberly's grandparents find themselves imprisoned without cause. When they're released, they refuse to talk about it, leaving Kimberly and her family with a lot of questions about what happened.

"Try to separate a man from his soul. You only strengthen him and lose your own." - Brother Ali

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12: The Chinese Food Incident Jun 05, 2019

A mysterious burglary has haunted the Falco family for 25 years. This week, we try to catch the thief.

"What comes easy, you better hold on to. Because when it gets tough, believe me when I tell you: all you got is what you been through." - Melissa Ferrick

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11: His Minor Years May 29, 2019

A souvenir from from Meara's great-uncle turns out to be a clue about a scandal that almost tore her family apart.

"I've got a box of old photographs - mostly pictures of you. I never look at those pictures anymore - I guess you got your negatives, too. They're playin' oldies on the radio - kick the clutch and shift the gears. You can drive all night long, but you can't get there from here." - Trout Fishing In America

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10: The Love Family, Part 3 - Constance & Composure May 22, 2019

Posey tries to uncover the connection between the loss of her mother and her parents' time in the Love Family.

"I've lived my whole life for it to come down to this. Remember me if I forget." - Charlie Parr

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9: The Love Family, Part 2 - Vision & Completion May 15, 2019

Love is real.

"Those of us who are lost and low - we know how you feel. We know it's not right, but it's real." - Laura Marling

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8: The Love Family, Part 1 - Love & Logic May 15, 2019

After a fateful acid trip in 1967, a man named Paul tries to build his ideal family.

"You and I both know that the house is haunted. You and I both know that the ghost is me." - Shakey Graves

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Season 2 Trailer: We Never Really Talked About Our Past May 01, 2019

The official trailer for Season 2 of our show. New episodes begin on May 15th.

"I've been told there is a power in the blood. Is it enough? Is it enough to carry me back from where I am, to where I was? I hope there is some power in my blood." - Josh Ritter

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7: None Of Your Business Dec 20, 2017

Sam discovers he has an uncle he never knew about. He starts asking questions his father never thought he'd have to answer - and gets answers he never knew he needed.

For more information about our show, please visit our website: http://familyghostspodcast.com. And if you have a story you'd like us to consider for a possible future season, don't hesitate to email us: sam@walt.fm.

Thank you for listening to the first season of Family Ghosts - where every house is haunted.

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6: That You Should Be Happy Dec 13, 2017

Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past. This week, she tries to figure out what it means.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow.

Thank you for listening! Learn more about Micaela Blei at her website: https://www.micaelablei.com/.

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5: Lookin' Good, Charlie Dec 06, 2017

After his dad dies when Mark is only 14, Mark is forced to make his way without much guidance - his only memories of his father are tender, stubbly hugs and an old leather shaving kit. What did Mark's dad mean to him? And will he ever kill it in a dance montage?

For our full episode archive and lots more information about our show, visit our brand-new website: http://familyghosts.panoply.fm. For more stories like this one, listen to Mark's podcast, "Other Men Need Help."

Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow.

Thank you for listening!

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4: A Spirit of Vengeance Nov 29, 2017

NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.

Jill grew up hearing the terrifying legend of Austin Riddick, who her mom always called "the crazy man from Mississippi." But as an adult, she starts to question her mom's version of the story. The closer she gets to the truth about Austin, the closer she comes to confronting the truth about herself.

Find our show on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow.

Thanks for listening to the show!

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3: Sue's Clues Nov 22, 2017

When Nick's grandfather died in 1994, something bizarre happened: his aunt Susan stole the body and hid it. Susan died shortly thereafter, and for the last twenty-three years, Nick and his family have agonized over his grandfather's whereabouts - but much to Nick's frustration, never enough to actually try and find him.

This week, Nick asks "Family Ghosts" host Sam Dingman to see what he can do.

Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow.

Thanks for listening!

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2: No Brown Spots Nov 15, 2017

Everything changed for Caila on June 22, 2010. On today's episode, she finally confronts the truth about what happened that night.

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1: The Family Jewels Mar 23, 2017

One afternoon in 1961, a mysterious woman in sunglasses wandered into my grandfather's jewelry shop and stole his heart. Two years later, she vanished without a trace, leaving his life and career in ruins. For years, that's all I knew about her - until a few months ago, when I decided to start asking questions.

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Season 1 Trailer: Every House Is Haunted Mar 21, 2017

Coming November 15th: true stories of the spirits that haunt our family histories. Each week, we'll bring you a different family's attempt to exorcise their ghost.

Our pilot episode, "The Family Jewels," produced as part of the Panoply Pilot Project, is available now. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow. And remember: every house is haunted.

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