Ghost City: The Podcast

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GCT Podcast I Ghosts In American Folklore w/ Elizabeth Tucker Nov 06, 2025

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What if the ghost stories we tell reveal more about the living than the dead? Ghost City Tours founder Tim Nealon sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Tucker, renowned folklorist and professor at Binghamton University, to explore how legends are born, why they spread, and what they tell us about human psychology. From Bloody Mary rituals to Native American creation stories, Dr. Tucker unpacks the patterns behind our most persistent supernatural narratives—and reveals why folklore isn't dying, it's just evolving.

ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Elizabeth Tucker (Libby) is a folklorist, English professor at Binghamton University, and author specializing in contemporary legends, campus folklore, and supernatural narratives. Her research explores how ghost stories, urban legends, and traditional tales shape modern culture—and why they refuse to disappear. Haunted Halls: Ghostlore of American College Campuses https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Halls-Ghostlore-American-Campuses/dp/1578069955

Website: https://www.binghamton.edu/english/faculty/profile.html?id=ltucker Courses taught: - American Gothic Horror - Folklore of the Supernatural - Introduction to Folklore JOIN THE CONVERSATION! SUBSCRIBE!

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GCT Podcast | Ghosts, Consciousness, and Celebrity Spirits w/ Two Girls One Ghost Oct 29, 2025

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What if ghost stories are less about the dead—and more about how the living keep their memories alive? In this episode, Ghost City Tours founder Tim Nealon sits down with Sabrina and Corinne, hosts of the hit podcast Two Girls One Ghost, to unpack how storytelling, consciousness, and community collide in the paranormal world. From founding a podcast in a haunted apartment to exploring Salem’s spectral history, the trio dives deep into what really connects us to the other side—and why we can’t stop talking about it.

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How Two Girls One Ghost turned a joke into one of the top paranormal podcasts in the world
Why people are still haunted by celebrity spirits like Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Michael Jackson
The science (and skepticism) behind ghost-hunting gadgets and EVP evidence
Tim’s wildest stories from Ghost City’s nationwide tours—including an abandoned hospital too haunted for TV
What “consciousness after death” might mean—and why we’re drawn to stories that keep it alive

Sabrina and Corinne are co-hosts of Two Girls One Ghost, blending horror, humor, and heartfelt storytelling to explore the mysteries of the spirit world. 🎙️ Listen for unexpected laughs, chilling tales, and a few theories that might change how you think about ghosts forever.

Website / Bio & Projects: twogirlsoneghost.com

Podcast Channel: @TwoGirlsOneGhostPodcast

Instagram: @twogirlsoneghost

Facebook: facebook.com/twogirlsoneghost

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GCT Podcast | Inside Scotland's Haunted Capital w/ Jan-Andrew Henderson Oct 22, 2025

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What if the ghosts of Edinburgh aren’t trapped souls—but echoes of a city that refuses to forget? In this episode, Ghost City Tours founder Tim Nealon crosses hemispheres to talk with Jan-Andrew Henderson, creator of City of the Dead Tours, about the centuries of plague, war, witchcraft, and faith that made Edinburgh one of the most haunted cities on earth. From cursed castles and secret tunnels to modern poltergeist attacks, Anderson unearths the dark history that keeps Scotland’s capital alive long after sunset. We dive into 👻 -The bloody legacy of Edinburgh Castle, from royal executions to ghostly drummers -The McKenzie Poltergeist, one of the most documented supernatural cases in the world -Secret tunnels beneath the Royal Mile and the boy who never came back -The truth behind Mary King’s Close, “the Plague Street” buried beneath the city -How Scottish folklore and religion shaped modern ghost stories -The eerie connection between New Orleans and Edinburgh’s haunted tourism Jan-Andrew Henderson is a historian, author, and founder of City of the Dead Tours, known for blending dark Scottish history with chilling firsthand accounts from Greyfriars Kirkyard and beyond. 🎙️ Listen to the end for Henderson’s theory on why cities like Edinburgh—and their ghosts—never stop reinventing themselves.

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GCT Podcast | ESP, Ghosts, & the Science of the Unseen w/ Loyd Auerbach Oct 14, 2025

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What if the secret to understanding ghosts lies not in gadgets—but in the human mind itself? In this episode, parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach joins Ghost City Tours founder Tim Nealon to explore the thin line between science and the supernatural. With 45 years in the field, Auerbach breaks down why ESP and psychokinesis might hold the real answers behind hauntings, and why most “ghost-hunting tech” doesn’t actually detect ghosts at all. We dive into 👻 The real difference between ghosts, poltergeists & hauntings Why EMF readers and ghost apps don’t work the way you think The CIA’s “Stargate” program and remote viewing experiments How consciousness might survive death—and why AI could help prove it Tips from Auerbach on developing your own psychic intuition Loyd Auerbach is President of the Rhine Research Center and the Forever Family Foundation, author of ESP Wars: East and West, and one of the leading voices in scientific parapsychology. 🔮 Watch to the end for Auerbach’s insight on why every ghost story is really a story about consciousness. Website / Bio & Projects: loydauerbach.com loydauerbach.com Podcast Channel: @profparanormal Media Clips: @LoydAuerbach Lectures / Teaching Channel: @AskProfessorParanormal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach.author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profparanormal/?hl=en #LoydAuerbach #ProfessorParanormal #ESP #Parapsychology #GhostsAndScience #HauntedHistory #MindOverMatter #ConsciousnessStudies #LifeAfterDeath #PsychicPhenomena #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #GhostHunters #HauntedPlaces #Afterlife #SpiritWorld #ParanormalResearch #EnergyAndConsciousness #RemoteViewing #PsychicAbilities #ForeverFamilyFoundation #RhineResearchCenter #ScienceOfTheUnseen #StargateProject #AIAndConsciousness #ParanormalInvestigation #SkepticsVsBelievers

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Ghost City The Podcast: The History of Halloween with Lesley Bannatyne — From Ancient Samhain to Modern Trick-or-Treating Oct 08, 2025

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In this episode of the Ghost City Tours Podcast, host Tim Nealon explores the rich and eerie history of Halloween with acclaimed author and historian Lesley Bannatyne. Together, they trace Halloween’s evolution from ancient Celtic Samhain rituals to the modern celebration of costumes, candy, and haunted houses we know today.

Bannatyne unpacks the fascinating story behind the world’s favorite spooky holiday, explaining how Irish and Scottish folklore crossed the Atlantic and blended with American traditions to shape Halloween’s spirit of mischief and community. You’ll learn about:

The pagan roots of Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve
How the Catholic Church influenced early Halloween customs
The rise of trick-or-treating and neighborhood celebrations
The role of Hollywood horror films in redefining the holiday
The truth behind myths like razor blades in apples and the Satanic Panic
Why Halloween continues to reflect our fears, creativity, and sense of belonging

Whether you love ghost stories, folklore, or just want to know how Halloween became the cultural phenomenon it is today, this episode delivers insight, history, and plenty of spooky charm.

Guest: Lesley Bannatyne, author of Halloween Nation and A Halloween ReaderPodcast: Ghost City Tours PodcastKeywords: History of Halloween, Halloween origins, Samhain, Lesley Bannatyne, Ghost City Tours, Halloween folklore, Halloween traditions, trick-or-treating history, haunted holiday, Halloween podcast

Discover how Halloween became America’s favorite night of mystery and magic—only on the Ghost City Tours Podcast.

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Ghost City The Podcast | Inside the Warren Legacy: Chris McKinnell on Fear, Faith & the Paranormal Oct 01, 2025

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Chris McKinnell—the grandson of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren—joins us to share stories from over 40 years of investigating hauntings around the world. From terrifying first-hand encounters with poltergeists to deeper questions about consciousness, science, and spirituality, Chris gives us a candid look into his family’s legacy and his mission to help people overcome fear.We cover:Chris’s first case with the Warrens in 1981—when claw marks appeared before his eyesThe truth behind the “three scratches” and why cultural beliefs shape paranormal activityWhy he doesn’t believe in demons (and what he believes instead)How consciousness, energy, and even quantum physics might explain hauntingsHis plans for the Warren Legacy Foundation and international toursThis episode isn’t just about ghosts—it’s about what it means to face the unknown, confront fear, and search for meaning in a world we don’t fully understand. Follow Chris McKinnell:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warrenlegacyfoundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrenfiles/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarrenfilespodcastWebsite: warrenlegacyfoundation.com @TheWarrenFiles#warrenfiles #warren #cryptids #paranormalpodcast #ghostcitytours #ghostcitypodcast #hauntedhistory #ufo #meninblack #trueparanormalstories facebook.comLog in or sign up to viewSee posts, photos and more on Facebook. accounts.google.comYouTubeShare your videos with friends, family, and the world.9:39GCT Podcast | Inside the Warren Legacy: Chris McKinnell on Fear, Faith & the Paranormal

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Ghost City: The Podcast - the Mystery of Mothman w/ Steve Ward Sep 17, 2025

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In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, host Tim Nealon sits down with Steve Ward—researcher, author, and longtime resident of Point Pleasant, West Virginia—to explore one of the most mysterious legends in American folklore: The Mothman. Steve has spent nearly 50 years investigating the strange events surrounding the 1966 sightings, where witnesses described a red-eyed, winged creature that haunted the TNT area. From eerie encounters and UFO activity to poltergeist phenomena and the infamous Silver Bridge collapse, Steve sheds light on the high strangeness that has made Point Pleasant a focal point for paranormal enthusiasts worldwide. We cover: -The original 1966 Mothman sightings in Point Pleasant -How UFOs, poltergeists, and Men in Black tie into the legend -The Silver Bridge tragedy and its connection to Mothman -Eyewitness accounts and physical evidence -Theories about what Mothman might really be -Why the Mothman Festival continues to draw thousands every year This episode dives deep into cryptids, folklore, and the enduring mystery of the Mothman—told through the eyes of someone who lives at the epicenter of it all. 📖 Learn more about Steve Ward & the Mothman Museum: https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/ 🔗 Follow Steve Ward: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.ward.5/ 🎙️Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzPyKZjmBqCd_D4SWEhN6Q #mothman #steveward #pointpleasant #cryptids #paranormalpodcast #ghostcitytours #ghostcitypodcast #silverbridge #hauntedhistory #ufo #meninblack #highstrangeness #trueparanormalstories

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Ghost City: The Podcast - The Demon of Brownsville Road: Bob Cranmer’s True Haunting Story Sep 10, 2025

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In this episode, our host, Tim Nealon, sits down with Bob Cranmer—former Allegheny County commissioner and author of *The Demon of Brownsville Road*—to discuss one of the most chilling and controversial haunting cases in modern American history. Bob recounts his family's terrifying experiences living in a seemingly ordinary Pittsburgh home that turned out to harbor a dark and malevolent presence. From unexplained phenomena to physical attacks and spiritual warfare, Bob opens up about what it was like to confront pure evil—and why he believes some houses are truly cursed. We explore the history of the house, the psychological toll the haunting took on his family, and the extensive investigations that followed. Bob also shares why he felt compelled to write the book, how skeptics responded, and what he believes is really at work in demonic hauntings. This episode dives deep into the intersection of faith, fear, and the supernatural—through the eyes of someone who lived it. 📖 Learn more about Bob Cranmer and *The Demon of Brownsville Road*: [https://www.demonofbrownsvilleroad.com](https://www.demonofbrownsvilleroad.com) 📚 Get the Book: Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPQA6X6](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPQA6X6) 🔗 Follow Bob Cranmer: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/TheDemonOfBrownsvilleRoad](https://www.facebook.com/TheDemonOfBrownsvilleRoad) \#BobCranmer #DemonOfBrownsvilleRoad #ParanormalPodcast #GhostCityTours #GhostCityPodcast #HauntedHouse #DemonicHaunting #Exorcism #RealHauntings #TrueParanormalStories #SpiritualWarfare #GhostStories

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Episode 6: Ghost City: The Podcast - Finding Bigfoot with Matt Moneymaker Aug 27, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Moneymaker founder of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) and longtime star of 'Finding Bigfoot' on Animal Planet. Known for his decades of boots-on-the-ground research and nationwide expeditions, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to the elusive and often misunderstood world of Sasquatch. Join Tim as we explore how Matt’s interest in Bigfoot began, why the Pacific Northwest remains a hotspot for sightings, and the patterns behind eyewitness reports. Matt shares what makes certain evidence credible, the role technology is playing in cryptid research, and why Bigfoot might not be as far-fetched as skeptics think. From harrowing late-night encounters to the psychology of belief, this conversation dives into the fine line between folklore, science, and the unknown — all from one of the most recognizable figures in the cryptozoology world. 👣 Learn more about Matt and the BFRO:[https://www.bfro.net/](https://www.bfro.net/) 🌐 Follow Matt: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/MattMoneymaker1](https://twitter.com/MattMoneymaker1) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/mattmoneymaker\_bfro](https://www.instagram.com/mattmoneymaker_bfro)BFRO 1995 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bfro1995](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bfro1995) #MattMoneymaker #BFRO #Bigfoot #Sasquatch #FindingBigfoot #Cryptids #ParanormalPodcast #GhostCityTours #GhostCityPodcast #BigfootSighting #Cryptozoology

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Episode 5: The Good Witch of Hollywood Aug 14, 2025

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Featuring Patti Negri, psychic medium, “Good Witch of Hollywood,” and paranormal investigator

In this episode, we sit down with Patti Negri — known for her decade of work on Ghost Adventures, collaborations with top paranormal YouTubers, and expertise in haunted and magical objects. Patti opens up about her lifelong psychic abilities, the difference between psychics and mediums, and how science is catching up to the paranormal.

We dig into her encounters with famous haunted objects like Peggy the Doll and Annabelle, the truth about what makes a doll dangerous, and how belief itself can empower an object or entity. Patti also shares practical techniques for contacting loved ones, setting boundaries with spirits, and protecting your home from unwanted energies.

From chilling EVPs to the drama within the paranormal community, this conversation blends spooky stories with grounded insight from one of the field’s most recognizable investigators.

📕 Patti’s latest book Doll Craft: A Witch’s Guide to Poppet Magic and Haunted Dolls is available now.https://www.amazon.com/Dollcraft-Witchs-Poppet-Magick-Haunted/dp/073877748X

🌐 Follow Patti:Website: https://www.facebook.com/PattiNegriPsychicMedium/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PattiNegri

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