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    Ghostly

    A paranormal podcast that debates ghost stories and you decide if they are real.

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    094 Lee Family Curse May 11, 2022
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee#/media/File:Bruce_Lee_-_son.jpg Publicity photo of Bruce Lee with son Brandon. Per source, the photo was accompanied by an original color press kit folder for Enter the Dragon." This is standard publicity style promotional photo. See film still for general copyright info for celebrity photos.

    Is the Lee Family Cursed?

    Is the Lee Family cursed? Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee both died tragically young. But what caused these heartbreaking deaths? Was the family cursed by a demon? Were they cursed because of Bruce’s martial arts teachings? What happened on the set of The Crow? Or were they just coincidental terrible accidents? Listen and vote!

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    Complete our listener survey to help us out and a chance to win a T-shirt: https://ghostlypodcast.com/listener-survey/

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who is the Lee family? What is the history of Bruce Lee’s father, son, and himself? How and when did they all die? What type of martial arts did Bruce study and teach? Which movies did Bruce star in, and how did Brandon break into acting? What was it like on the set of The Crow? Was the movie cursed? Was a Chinese triad upset with Bruce? Why was Bruce’s mother scared that a demon was hunting her son? Did that curse spread to Bruce’s son Brandon? Is the family cursed?

    Photo of Bruce Lee from the film Fists of Fury (aka The Big Boss).
    Photo of Bruce Lee from the film Fists of Fury (aka The Big Boss).

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a doppelganger child. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    History of the Lee Family

    Pat explores the history of Lee Moon-sheun (Bruce Lee’s father), Bruce Lee, and Brandon Lee. He discusses the martial arts Bruce learned and taught to his son despite the triad being upset by the teachings. Learn about their storied acting careers with many famous movies including Bruce’s Enter the Dragon and Brandon’s The Crow.

    Graves of Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee, Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate if the Lee family was cursed. While Bruce Lee’s mom believed a demon might have cursed her son, others believe that Bruce’s insistence on teaching his martial arts to non-Chinese people was controversial (to say the least). Did either of these cause father and son to be cursed?

    Poll Results

    Listen to learn if listeners thought Oakley Court is haunted. Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Brandon Lee (as an adult)
    Brandon Lee (as an adult)

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Patreon and GhostlyX

    Also consider joining our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX, which comes out on the opposite weeks of Ghostly. We talk about listener comments, share paranormal news, and talk to interesting guests about our favorite paranormal topics. You can also get early access to Ghostly episodes, Rebecca’s creepy bedtime stories, and a monthly AMA with Pat and Rebecca! Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly?

    • Leave us a rating and a review.
    • Support us on Patreon! Check out all the rewards of becoming a Patreon supporter of Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX!
    • Ghostly Gear right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store! T-shirts, Hoodies, Masks and more.
    Ghostly X Logo – Patreon Show

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be in July.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Lee
    Little Bits of Gaming and Movies: https://littlebitsofgaming.com/2018/02/01/the-lee-family-curse/
    SCMP.com: https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3055379/bruce-lee-curse-three-facts-will-leave-you
    Ranker.com: https://www.ranker.com/list/family-curse-brandon-bruce-lee/laura-allan
    Geeks: https://vocal.media/geeks/curse-of-the-dragon-the-shocking-coincidences-that-led-fans-to-believe-bruce-lee-was-cursed
    FilmDaily: https://filmdaily.co/news/lee-curse/
    YouTube – CurioSips “Curse of the Lee Family Killed Brandon Lee?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__YnFuyxnEI
    YouTube –Rebel Edsel (Mr. Flapjack) “Curse of the Dragon (Why did the Lees die?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZjLe_u9HuA
    YouTube –Looper “The Truth About Brandon Lee Finally Revealed”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VkGkgu815c
    Real Unexplained Mysteries: https://realunexplainedmysteries.com/the-bruce-lee-family-curse
    Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/27272654-strangest-mysteries-of-the-world-and-beyond-bruce
    Looper: https://www.looper.com/159578/the-untold-truth-of-brandon-lee/
    Meaww: https://meaww.com/cursed-films-the-crow-review-brandon-lee-death-lee-family-conspiracy-theory-shudders-bruce-bizarre
    Unsolved: https://unsolved.com/gallery/brandon-lee/
    Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/news/bruce-lee-death-mystery
    OperaNews: https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/entertainment/ea280803ecd31b3cafb2d76a5a7103cb

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

    The post 094 Lee Family Curse appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.


    093 Oakley Court (Rocky Horror Picture Show Castle) Apr 27, 2022
    Oakley Court in Black and White https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oakley_Court.jpg

    Complete our listener survey for a chance to win a T-shirt: https://ghostlypodcast.com/listener-survey/

    Is Oakley Court Haunted?

    Is Oakley Court haunted? Did you know that the castle where they filmed The Rocky Horror Picture Show as well as several Hammer Horror films has a lot of ghost stories? Ghostly is joined by Mike Morrissey from Last 3 Rows of Horror to talk about this famous location and the terrifying stories associated with it. Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    When was Oakley Court built? Who built it and how many different owners has it had? When was it used by Hammer Horror film studio? What movies were filmed there? Did anything happened while they were filming Rocky Horror Picture Show? What bad luck happened to the people who lived there when it was apartments? Are there ghosts visitors to the modern-day hotel have seen? What happened to the construction crew that worked to convert it? Why don’t staff like to work upstairs? Is it haunted?

    The iconic "Lips" poster, a parody of the poster for the 1975 film Jaws. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A different set of jaws"
    The iconic “Lips” poster, a parody of the poster for the 1975 film Jaws

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a ghost with a foot fetish. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Oakley Court, Bray, Berkshire. Photo of an entrance into Oakley Court
    Oakley Court, Bray, Berkshire

    History of Oakley Court and the Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Pat explores the history this amazing nineteenth century home and it’s long history as a single family home turned apartments turned movie studio turned hotel. Hammer studios made several films here including The Brides of Dracula and The Plague of Zombies. While filming Rocky Horror, Susan Sarandon got pneumonia because it had no heat.

    The Debate

    Mike Morrissey from Last 3 Rows of Horror joins Pat and Rebecca to debate the paranormal evidence for this location. Contractors reported a glass door shattering as if a baseball had been thrown threw it, even though no one was there. They also claimed to hear odd noises including phantom footsteps. Later, hotel guests reported hearing phantom knocking and seeing a mysterious gentleman spirit.

    Little Nell, Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, and Richard O'Brien in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. All were in the original stage show.
    Little Nell, Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, and Richard O’Brien in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. All were in the original stage show.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Patreon and GhostlyX

    Also consider joining our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX, which comes out on the opposite weeks of Ghostly. We talk about listener comments, share paranormal news, and talk to interesting guests about our favorite paranormal topics. You can also get early access to Ghostly episodes, Rebecca’s creepy bedtime stories, and a monthly AMA with Pat and Rebecca! Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly?

    • Leave us a rating and a review.
    • Support us on Patreon! Check out all the rewards of becoming a Patreon supporter of Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX!
    • Ghostly Gear right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store! T-shirts, Hoodies, Masks and more.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be in July.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakley_Court and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show
    Oakley Court: https://www.oakleycourt.co.uk/
    Slashfilm.com: https://www.slashfilm.com/725040/the-spooky-history-behind-rocky-horror-picture-shows-haunted-mansion/
    Hornet.com: https://hornet.com/stories/rocky-horror-castle-oakley-court/
    Travel Channel: https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/top-hotels/photos/oakely-court
    Exemplore: https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Real-Hammer-House-of-Horror-Oakley-Court-Hotel-Windsor
    Haunted Island: http://www.hauntedisland.co.uk/huanted-houses/oakley-court-berkshire
    Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g186419-d192493-r337045909-Oakley_Court-Windsor_Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html
    Horror Bound: https://www.horrorbound.net/blog/2020/11/20/oakley-court-a-hidden-horror-mecca
    Get Reading: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/gothic-windsor-hotel-used-hammer-21766652
    Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351551/Spooky-house-Dracula-Rocky-Horror-Show-filmed-goes-sale.html
    The Clipboard of Fun: https://www.theclipboardoffun.com/travel/2019/3/17/the-oakley-court-the-rocky-horror-hotel
    Daily Advent: https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/7a38ecc03643bac04969224367e53e29-The-Spooky-History-Behind-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Shows-Haunted-Mansion

    Michael Rivers performed the music for the episode
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

    The post 093 Oakley Court (Rocky Horror Picture Show Castle) appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.


    092 Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop - New Orleans Apr 13, 2022
    Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop - Night (New Orleans)

    Is Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar Haunted?

    Is Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar Haunted? Ghostly is back in New Orleans exploring one of the oldest bars in the country. Pirates, treasure, spies, fire…this story has it all. Jean Lafitte supposedly used this building as his headquarters and allegedly he’s never left. Is this famous Bourbon Steet bar haunted? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Jean Lafitte? Was he a pirate and did he operate out of this building? Is there treasure buried here? What is the history of the French Quarter and what does it tell us about this building and its history? Who is the ghost people see in the corner of this bar? Is there a demon? Does a ghost woman appear in the mirror on the second floor? Is it haunted?

    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon Street, New Orleans, undergoing roof renovation
    Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon Street, New Orleans, undergoing roof renovation

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a replica child. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Tourist carriage passing "Laffitte's Blacksmith Shop" bar, uptown lake corner of Bourbon & St. Phillip Streets, French Quarter
    Tourist carriage passing “Laffitte’s Blacksmith Shop” bar, uptown lake corner of Bourbon & St. Phillip Streets, French Quarter

    History of the French Quarter and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar

    Pat explores the history of this area of NOLA and how it came to find its unique visual style. He also describes the legends told about the bar.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca to debate the paranormal evidence for this location. A full apparition of a man appears in a corner of the bar and a woman haunts the mirror on the second floor. Glowing red eyes are said to be seen in the fireplace. And it may not be safe to visit the Ladies room. Or maybe none of it is true. You decide.

    Inside "Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop" bar, French Quarter, New Orleans.
    Inside “Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop” bar, French Quarter, New Orleans.

    Poll Results

    There were no polls for our Skeptic’s Day episode. Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Ghostly X Logo
    Ghostly X Logo

    Patreon and GhostlyX

    Also consider joining our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX, which comes out on the opposite weeks of Ghostly. We talk about listener comments, share paranormal news, and talk to interesting guests about our favorite paranormal topics. You can also get early access to Ghostly episodes, Rebecca’s creepy bedtime stories, and a monthly AMA with Pat and Rebecca! Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly?

    • Leave us a rating and a review.
    • Support us on Patreon! Check out all the rewards of becoming a Patreon supporter of Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX!
    • Ghostly Gear right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store! T-shirts, Hoodies, Masks and more.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be April 14th!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafitte%27s_Blacksmith_Shop
    Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar: http://www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com/Homepage.html
    Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lafittes-blacksmith-shop
    New Orleans Historical – https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/616
    Southern Spirit Guide: https://www.southernspiritguide.org/encounter-with-a-gentleman-new-orleans/
    Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradjaphe/2020/08/20/is-this-the-worlds-most-haunted-bar/?sh=4406f87a65a9
    Andrew Jackson Hotel: https://www.andrewjacksonhotel.com/blog/new-orleans-haunted-legends-and-mysteries-lafitte-s-blacksmith-shop-and-bar
    Night Spirits: https://nightlyspirits.com/best-new-orleans-ghost-tour-lafittes-pub-pirates/
    Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60864-d108495-r319923661-Lafitte_s_Blacksmith_Shop_Bar-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html
    Secret New Orleans: https://secretneworleans.co/haunted-bar-lafittes-blacksmith-shop/
    Amy’s Crypt: https://amyscrypt.com/lafittes-blacksmith-shop-haunted-ghosts-demon/
    NOLA Ghosts.com: https://nolaghosts.com/lafittes-blacksmith-shop-phantom-pirates-ghostly-contraband/
    Saving Places: https://savingplaces.org/stories/historic-bars-lafittes-blacksmith-shop-bar-new-orleans#.YlTZ_shKi39
    Haunted Journeys: https://www.hauntedjourneys.com/haunted-eateries/4225-lafitte-s-blacksmith-shop-bar
    American Ghost Stories: https://americanghoststories.com/tag/jean-lafitte
    Only in Your State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/louisiana/new-orleans/oldest-most-haunted-bars-nola/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

    The post 092 – Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop – New Orleans appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.


    091 Skeptics Day with Freak of the Week Mar 30, 2022

    Do these Celebrities Haunt this Earth?

    Do these celebrities haunt this earth? Join Ghostly for a special Skeptics Day episode with guests Dr. David Hickney (not Nick Mataragas) from Freak of the Week and Dr. Simon Scumbajay (not Al Morgan) from From X to Z talking about celebrity ghosts. Our guests have a very different take on these potential ghosts and not everything is as it seems.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    How did Lucille Ball become famous? What are some interesting facts about the life of Alan Rickman? Who was Jim Varney?

    Lucille Ball in a 1955 film still, for I Love Lucy episode "Face to Face", aired on November 14, 1955.
    Lucille Ball in a 1955 film still, for I Love Lucy episode “Face to Face”, aired on November 14, 1955.

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a mysterious voice. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    History of the Celebrities

    Pat and Rebecca both give an overview of the life stories of this episode’s celebrities: Lucille Ball, Alan Rickman, and Jim Varney.

    Rickman at a Hudson Union Society event in 2009
    Rickman at a Hudson Union Society event in 2009

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca are joined in this week’s debate by Dr. David Hickney and “celebrity ghost expert” Dr. Simon Scumbajay. What will the believers and skeptics say?

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Bela Legusi’s apartment was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Varney in the film The Expert (1995)
    Varney in the film The Expert (1995)

    Patreon and GhostlyX

    Consider joining our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX, which comes out on the opposite weeks of Ghostly. We talk about listener comments, share paranormal news, and talk to interesting guests about our favorite paranormal topics. You can also get early access to Ghostly episodes, Rebecca’s creepy bedtime stories, and a monthly AMA with Pat and Rebecca! Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly?

    • Leave us a rating and a review.
    • Support us on Patreon! Check out all the rewards of becoming a Patreon supporter of Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX!
    • Ghostly Gear right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store! T-shirts, Hoodies, Masks and more.
    Freak of the Week Podcast
    Freak of the Week Podcast

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be April 14th!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Ball
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Rickman
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Varney

    Thank you to our special guests

    Freak of the Week: https://memoriamdevelopment.com/category/podcasts/freak/

    From X to Z: https://memoriamdevelopment.com/series/x2z/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

    The post 091 Skeptics Day with Freak of the Week appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.


    090 Most Haunted: Bela Lugosi's Apartment - LA Mar 16, 2022
    Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula in 1931
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bela_Lugosi#/media/File:Bela_Lugosi_as_Dracula.jpg

    Is the Bela Lugosi Apartment Haunted?

    Is the Bela Lugosi apartment haunted? One of LA’s most famous haunted residences was home to one of horror’s most famous actors, Bela Lugosi. The man who helped make Dracula famous had a secret woman in his past and managed to direct his own funeral from beyond the grave. Or was it all a coincidence? Ghostly is joined by a new guest, Al Morgan from the super fun podcast From X to Z to talk about this amazing man and his legacy. Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Bela Lugosi? Where was he from and what was his history before moving to the United States? How and why did he move here? How did he get the role of Dracula? Who was the mysterious woman with yellow eyes who he claimed haunted him? What happened in his final apartment when he died? What ghostly activity has happened since he passed? Is it haunted?

    Lugosi at age 18
    Lugosi at age 18

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a creepy nightlight. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    History of Bela Lugosi

    Pat explores the history of this amazing actor and his journey from WWI to movie star and everything in between.

    Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi in The Raven (1935)
    Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi in The Raven (1935)

    The Debate

    Special guest Al joins Pat and Rebecca to debate the paranormal evidence for this apartment and Bela Lugosi himself. Stories say he made the hearse carrying his body turn down Hollywood Blvd and that he moves objects.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think the Betsy Ross House was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Ghostly X
    Ghostly X

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bela_Lugosi
    LA Ghosts: https://laghosttour.com/bela-lugosis-apartment/
    Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/a-closer-look-at-the-bela-lugosi-haunted-mirror/
    YouTube – TheYaYaChronicles – “Haunted Sightings of Bela Lugosi Universal’s Dracula (Hollywood locations)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcT7tdR7pnY
    Angel City Press: https://www.angelcitypress.com/blogs/news/haunted-tales-of-hollywood-and-vine
    Backpackerverse: https://backpackerverse.com/haunted-places-to-visit-in-los-angeles/
    Ranker.com: https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-los-angeles-ghost-stories/jenniferlennon
    Bela Lugosi: https://belalugosi.com/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    089 Most Haunted: Betsy Ross House Mar 02, 2022
    Betsy Ross House Today. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Betsy_Ross_House_239_Arch_Street.jpg

    Is the Betsy Ross House Haunted?

    Is the Betsy Ross House haunted? One of Philadelphia’s most famous residences is also considered one of its most haunted. America’s first flag-maker had an interesting life. But does she now have an active afterlife? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Betsy Ross? Did she create the first flag for the United States? Where is the Betsy Ross house? How was it preserved? What ghosts do visitors and workers claim to see in the house? Did George Washington visit the house? Is it haunted?

    Birthplace of Old Glory (flag), Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, Pa., 1903.
    Birthplace of Old Glory (flag), Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, Pa., 1903.

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    Depiction of Betsy Ross in 1893 H.A. Thomas & Wylie.; Weisgerber, Charles H., artist 
    Depiction of Betsy Ross in 1893 H.A. Thomas & Wylie.; Weisgerber, Charles H., artist

    History of the Betsy Ross House

    Pat explores the history of this haunted location in Philadelphia, PA. Betsy Ross’s family believes she lived in this house and made the first flag here. But not all historians agree. But all agree that her story is fascinating and so is the story of the house itself.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence found in the house. Does a murder man haunt the basement? Does Betsy haunt the basement? What made a former director climb out the window?

    Poll Results

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    Painting depicting the story of Betsy Ross presenting the first American flag to General George Washington, by Edward Percy Moran, c. 1917
    Painting depicting the story of Betsy Ross presenting the first American flag to General George Washington, by Edward Percy Moran, c. 1917

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross_flag and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross_House
    Historic Philadelphia Betsy Ross House: https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/what-to-see/
    Visit Philly: https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/most-haunted-attractions-in-and-around-philadelphia/
    Philly Ghosts: https://phillyghosts.com/the-betsy-ross-house/
    Ghost Hunters Fandom: https://ghost-hunters.fandom.com/wiki/Betsy_Ross_House
    Thrillist: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/philadelphia/most-haunted-places-in-philly-haunted-houses-in-philly

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles”by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb

    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    088 Most Haunted: Screaming Bridge - Arlington TX Feb 16, 2022
    Canva image of woods

    Is the Screaming Bridge Haunted?

    Is the Screaming Bridge in Arlington, Texas haunted? Following a tragic series of deaths, this bridge was removed before it could keep killing. Since then, visitors claim to hear screaming and to see ghostly headlights. Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What happened in 1961 at the Screaming Bridge? Where is it and what has happened to the area? Why do people think it’s haunted? What are the lights people see and screams people hear? What other paranormal activity happens at the bridge? Is it haunted?

    Canva image of ravine in a wooded area

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    History of the Screaming Bridge

    Pat explores the history of this haunted location in Arlington, TX. In 1961 a group of teenage girls met a terrible fate on this bridge. But would this have happened without a tragic series of events?

    Canva image of water running over rocks with a bridge

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence found all over social media. Are these reports of floating gravestones, ghostly lights, and disembodied screams.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think the Chicago Water Tower was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    The Boneyard: http://www.theboneyard.org/screaming_bridge_arlington_texas.php
    Amino Apps: https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/blog/arlingtons-screaming-bridge-texas/r1GP_jlUeuxVWYlb3rlbmQBlvPj8qQjRP2
    Only in Your State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/screaming-bridge-tx/
    YouTube (We Are Everywhere: ”The REAL Screaming Bridge of Arlington, TX – Haunted Texas Episode 4 Part1 “: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrlytAkUweE&t=142s
    YouTube (Panic Attack: Scary Videos “Screaming Bridge – Strange scream caught on tape”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw8n4SlIfhc
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldtownspringghostwalk/photos/the-screaming-bridge-arlington-txin-february-of-1961-a-car-full-of-teenage-girls/987553905090916/ and https://www.facebook.com/oldtownspringghostwalk/posts/the-screaming-bridge-arlington-tx-the-legend-of-texas-screaming-bridge-will-make/840167963162845/

    Dallas News: https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/holidays/2021/10/25/haunted-arlington-check-out-the-citys-spookiest-stories-if-you-dare/
    Hauntin.gs: https://hauntin.gs/listing/river-legacy-park-screaming-bridge/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    087 Most Haunted: Chicago Water Tower Feb 02, 2022
    The Chicago Water Tower seen from across the busy Michigan Avenue. Inside the 47 m tall tower there was a 42 m high standpipe to hold water. In addition to being used for firefighting, the pressure in the pipe could be regulated to control water surges in the area.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Chicago_Water_Tower.jpg

    Is the Chicago Water Tower Haunted?

    Is the Chicago Water Tower haunted? Special guest host Mondo joins Ghostly to talk about one of the most haunted places in Chicago, the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue. It’s also one of the oldest buildings in the city, having survived the Great Chicago Fire. Dion McGill from Off the Beaten Podcast joins us to talk about the city we love and the Magnificent Mile area. Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where, when, and why was the Chicago Water Tower built? How did it survive the fire? What is it used for now? How did Chicago make its water safe to drink? Did someone die the night of the fire and is that spirit still in the building? What other spirits have been seen? Is it full of paranormal activity?

    Chicago Water Tower & Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, as published in 1886
    Chicago Water Tower & Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, as published in 1886

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    Waterworks. Alternate Title: Chicago burnt district. Ely, Cook, 1847- Photographer
    Waterworks. Alternate Title: Chicago burnt district. Ely, Cook, 1847- Photographer

    History of the Chicago Water Tower

    Pat explores the history of the buildings and how they were an important part of the growth of the city. Special guest Dion McGill from Off the Beaten Podcast joins us for a very special interview to set the scene in Chicago and the area around the building.

    The Debate – Water Tower

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence including a shadowy figure and mysterious phone calls. And you know Mondo has a song (or two) for us!

    Water Tower 806 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
https://coolthingschicago.com/haunted-places-in-chicago/
    Water Tower 806 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    Poll Results

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    GhostlyX Logo - Patreon
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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Water_Tower and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_W._Boyington
    Windy City Ghosts: https://windycityghosts.com/chicago-water-tower/
    Chicago Curbed.com: https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/9/4/20849839/chicago-historic-water-tower-michigan-avenue
    Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/chi-chicagodays-watertower-story-story.html
    Archipedia.org: https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-031-0095
    Only In Your State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/chicago/creepy-story/
    Vamode: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/chicago/creepy-story/
    Haunted Journeys: https://www.hauntedjourneys.com/haunted-sites/1459-haunted-illinois-chicago-water-tower
    Ghosts and Ghouls: https://ghostsnghouls.com/chicagos-haunted-water-tower/
    Cool Things Chicago: https://coolthingschicago.com/haunted-places-in-chicago/
    WTTW: https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories/chicago-fire/the-water-tower-survived-we-will-survive-the-buildings-and-objects-that-outlasted-the-chicago-fire
    Chicago Hauntings – Strange Angles: https://chicagohauntings.com/2019/07/09/strange-angles-haunted-chicago-architecture/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    GhostlyX: Believers 'R' Us the Rebecca Story Jan 26, 2022

    Preview Episode

    In a special preview episode of our new show GhostlyX, the tables are turned and Pat interviews Rebecca about her life and what makes her a believer.

    Ghostly Paranormal News

    Stories we talk about in this episode

    https://apple.news/Aaf8WBp-fRiiQ8Rqo5u25ww

    https://life.shared.com/amazon-selling-ghost-detecting-device-turns-red-ghost-nearby?fbclid=IwAR3M3teONKHMD-2BjigwYa5elNS07IMCRe7ZESw_o0uPFK9e5F_XLFA3Y-w

    https://apple.news/AryimpUbCQQG5GWWmur7-vQ

    https://uploadvr.com/paranormal-activity-lost-soul-review/

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    086 Most Haunted: House of Death - NYC Jan 19, 2022
    House of Death in New York City http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2011/04/mark-twain-tragedy-and-ghosts-no-14.html

    Is the House of Death Haunted?

    Is the House of Death Haunted? One of the most haunted places in New York City, the House of Death is known for ghosts, bad luck, and Mark Twain. Over the years, residents have reported paranormal activity and spectral sightings. It has also been a place of great tragedy. Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the House of Death? When did Mark Twain live there? Did he think it was haunted? What spirits have been seen in this house? What tragedy happened to Lisa Nussbaum? Does the house cause bad luck? Is it full of paranormal activity?

    Mark Twain plaque at the House "In this house once lived Mark Twain. Author of the beloved American classic 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'".  https://untappedcities.com/2014/05/14/the-hauntings-of-14-west-10th-street-nycs-house-of-death/
    Mark Twain plaque at the House

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    Listener Mail

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    Photo of Mark Twain
https://openclipart.org/detail/221737/mark-twain-by-af-bradley-1907
    Mark Twain

    History of the House of Death

    Pat explores the history of the house and it’s residents. Mark Twain lived here for 1 year and had his own paranormal experience with a piece of firewood. He also talks about a tragic crime that happened here in the 80’s, resulting in the death of a child.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence including a woman in white, the haunted firewood, the ghost of Mark Twain himself, and a grape with a very bad odor.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think the Entity House was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

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    GhostlyX – Our new Patreon Show

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    The Morbid Library: https://themorbidlibrary.com/2021/07/10/the-haunted-new-york-house-of-death/
    New York Post: https://nypost.com/2012/10/28/terror-on-10th-street/
    The Socians: https://www.thesocians.com/post/the-house-of-death-bone-chilling-glimpse-of-mark-twain-ghosts-haunting-america-over-a-century
    NY Ghosts: https://nyghosts.com/the-house-of-death/
    Daytonian in Manhattan: http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2011/04/mark-twain-tragedy-and-ghosts-no-14.html
    6sqft: https://www.6sqft.com/how-a-greenwich-village-brownstone-became-known-as-the-house-of-death/
    Untapped New York: https://untappedcities.com/2014/05/14/the-hauntings-of-14-west-10th-street-nycs-house-of-death/
    Boroughsofthedead.com: https://boroughsofthedead.com/the-most-haunted-house-in-greenwich-village/
    PortableNYC: https://portablenycblog.com/2021/04/07/house-of-death/
    Off the Grid Village Preservation Blog: https://www.villagepreservation.org/2016/10/19/the-house-of-death/
    The Line Up: https://the-line-up.com/house-of-death-manhattan

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    GhostlyX - Becoming A Skeptic the Pat Harrington Story Jan 12, 2022

    In the first-ever GhostlyX we interview Pat Harrington. Known Skeptic and creator of Ghostly Podcast.

    We discuss the following articles:

    Pat: ‘Naked alien’ snapped at UFO hot spot — news.com.au

    Pat: Identity of real life ‘The Exorcist’ boy revealed: ‘He had a terrible life’

    Rebecca: https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/bigfoot-in-illinois-very-reliable-sighting-near-sasquatch-hot-spot/

    Rebecca: https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2021-08-20/cia-paranormal-program-finds-new-life-in-utah

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    085 Most Haunted: The Entity House - LA Jan 05, 2022
    The Entity with Barbara Hersey. A Story So Shocking, So Threatening, It will Frighten You Beyond All Imagination
https://www.amazon.com/Entity-Barbara-Hershey/dp/B0007WFXLM

    Was The Entity House Haunted?

    Was the Entity House haunted? his famous house was turned into a book and a movie. A single mother, Doris Bither, and her four children were terrorized by poltergeist entities that flew open cabinets, threw pots, and physically attacked them all. Or was it something still sinister, but not paranormal? Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the Entity House? What happened to Doris Bither and her children? Was she raped by a spirit? Were the children pushed and slapped by a poltergeist? Did a spirit cause paranormal activity in the home? What did investigators see, and were they able to capture anything on film? What do the investigators think today? Is it full of paranormal activity?

    The Entity - Doris Bither
    Doris Bither

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    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a haunted house. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Doris Bither with arc above her head for The Entity
    Doris Bither with arc above her head

    History of the Entity House

    Pat explores the history of the house and Doris Bither’s claims of spectral rape, as well as the paranormal investigation that took place over 2 and half months in 1974.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think the Skinwalker Ranch has paranormal activity, but do you need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls.

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    Ghostly X our Patreon Show
    Ghostly X our Patreon Show

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    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be in early 2022.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Bither_case
    LA Ghosts: https://laghosttour.com/the-entity-house/
    Ghost Theory: http://www.ghosttheory.com/2008/09/21/the-entity-haunting-the-true-story-of-doris-bither and http://www.ghosttheory.com/2011/08/06/the-real-entity-case
    Exemplore: https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Entity-True-Story-About-A-Woman-Who-is-Attacked
    Love to Know: https://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/ghosts-hauntings/doris-bither-entity-haunting
    BarryTaff.net: http://barrytaff.net/2011/08/the-real-entity-case-2/
    Roadtrippers: https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/culver-city-ca/points-of-interest/house-from-the-entity
    LAist: https://laist.com/news/entertainment/las-most-haunted
    FrightFind: https://frightfind.com/the-real-entity-house/
    Mad Monster: http://www.madmonster.com/2020/04/28/a-victim-as-elusive-as-the-entity/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    2022 New Year Prediction with the Mayfields Jan 01, 2022
    Ghostly themed Cootie Catcher

    What will happen in 2022?

    Happy New Year! The Mayfields are back to tell Ghostly and our listeners what will happen in 2022! Jacob and Shane Mayfield take us through three methods of divination to help us see the future. As always, these predictions can be done at home. Listen and learn what will be!

    Ghostly Cootie Catcher

    Did you ever use a Cootie Catcher to learn your future? Get those fingers warmed up and listen to the episode to learn how you can download your own Ghostly themed Cootie Catcher!

    Ghostly Cootie Catcher

    Oomancy (Egg Divination)

    Can egg whites make predictions for our future? This one definitely had something to say!

    Tarot

    Jacob Mayfield reads Ghostly’s cards again for 2022 predictions. Last year he predicted an important letter in March and we heard from Rainn Wilson (Terry Carnation) to be on Ghostly. What will we learn this year? He also pulls a card for all of us listening.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

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    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    084 Skinwalker Ranch with Jack Chavez Nov 24, 2021
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/skinwalker
Skinwalker Ranch in winter

    Is there Paranormal Activity Happening at Skinwalker Ranch?

    Is there paranormal activity happening at Skinwalker Ranch? Considered one of the strangest places in the world, Skinwalker Ranch is filled with stories of UFOs, animal mutilations, orbs, shadow people, and even poltergeist activity. Also, of course, reports of attacks by Skinwalkers, beings who transform into animals. Special Guest Jack Chavez, founder of Paranormal Chicago joins us to help explain the ufology and cryptology of this highly charged location. How real are the stories? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the ranch? How did it get its name? What are Skinwalkers? Is the land cursed? Who has owned the land and who has lived on it? How many of the legends about the history of the land are true? What are the odd readings people get on instruments on the ranch? What do the UFO sightings look like? Did they actually happen? Do people believe there are ghosts on the land? What happened with the government and research on the ranch? Is it full of paranormal activity?

    Skinwalker Before and After
    Skinwalker Before and After

    Vote on the Episode

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    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a truly haunted Scottish cottage. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Unita Basin in Utah
    Unita Basin in Utah

    History of Skinwalker Ranch

    Pat explores the history the ranch. While legends abound about the history of this place, very little is documented. With every owner, more of Skinwalker ranch’s secrets have been revealed.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence. UFO sightings, Skinwalker sightings, animal mutilations, voices, paranormal activity – this place has them all.

    Example UFO Sighting
    Example UFO Sighting

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think President Polk still haunts this earth? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be in early 2022.

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinwalker_Ranch
    History.com: https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch and https://www.history.com/news/skinwalker-ranch-paranormal-ufos-mutilation
    Legends of America: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/skinwalker-ranch/
    Fandom.com: https://the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch.fandom.com/wiki/History_of_Skinwalker_Ranch
    Den of Geek: https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch-season-2-hitchhiker/
    Tech Buzz: https://www.techbuzz.news/brandon-fugal-and-the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch-on-the-history-channel/
    KSL.com: https://www.ksl.com/article/50022431/supernatural-is-normal-at-utahs-infamous-haunted-skinwalker-ranch-6-essential-facts-to-know
    ABC27.com: https://www.abc27.com/news/skinwalker-ranch-possibly-the-spookiest-place-on-earth/
    River City Ghosts: https://rivercityghosts.com/the-terror-of-the-skinwalker-the-native-american-boogeyman/
    Daily Star: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/skinwalker-ranch-paranormal-hotspot-bigfoot-24956716
    Austin Ghosts: https://austinghosts.com/skinwalker-ranch-a-paranormal-hotbed-few-know-about/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    083 President Polk Nov 10, 2021
    United States president James Knox Polk, three-quarter length portrait, three-quarters to the right, seated. Daguerrotype
James_Polk.jpg: Brady, Mathew B., 1823 (ca.)-1896, photographer. derivative work: Superwikifan (talk) - James_Polk.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_K._Polk#/media/File:Polk_crop.jpg

    Does President Polk Still Haunt this Earth?

    Does President Polk still haunt this earth? The United States’ 11th president was unique as a dark horse candidate that promised to finish his four-point plan and did. But there are also claims of his ghost haunting his tomb after his body was moved twice. Does his spirit live by his grave? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What was Polk’s childhood like? How did he get involved with politics? What led to him becoming president? What were his four-point goals? Did he achieve his goals as president? How did he die? Where was he first buried? Why was his body moved twice? Where is he buried now? What ghosts have people seen at Polk’s tomb? Is it his spirit?

    Print shows James K. Polk, half-length portrait, facing left; includes facsimile signature. Fenderich, Charles, artist
Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 1805-1886, printer
    Print shows James K. Polk, half-length portrait, facing left; includes facsimile signature. Fenderich, Charles, artist
    Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 1805-1886, printer

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a 10 year old boy with a creepy story. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    c. 1846–49 daguerreotype of James K. Polk and Sarah Childress Polk[20]
    c. 1846–49 daguerreotype of James K. Polk and Sarah Childress Polk[20]

    History of President Polk

    Pat explores the history of the 11th president. From a childhood with illness to unlikely presidential candidate, Polk led an extraordinary life.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence. Visitors claim to see apparitions, including a man in a dark suit and a shadowy figure. There are also pictures of a face that looks like Polk as well as a mysterious beam of light.

    Video of evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNFHAQnFLkY

    Tomb of President of the United States James Polk on the capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee
    Tomb of President of the United States James Polk on the capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee

    Poll Results

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be in early 2022.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_K._Polk
    Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/james-k-polk-tomb
    Ghost City Tours: https://ghostcitytours.com/nashville/haunted-nashville/polks-haunted-tomb/
    Medium: https://medium.com/@aiche_norcal/the-ghost-of-james-k-polk-a80f3ef0d83a
    Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/03/28/tenn-senate-okays-moving-james-polks-body-but-the-battle-over-the-11th-presidents-grave-isnt-over/
    YouTube (Randolph Walker “James K. Polk Ghost”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNFHAQnFLkY and (History Pod “5th December 1848: President James K. Polk sparks the California Gold Rush”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqW70QviA4c

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    082 Bran Castle Oct 27, 2021
    Bran Castle
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castelul_Bran2.jpg

    Is Bran Castle Haunted?

    Is Bran Castle haunted? We’re wrapping up Haunted Castles month on Ghostly! Last up is Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania. Many claim that this castle is home to none other than Dracula himself, Vlad the Impaler, and is haunted by his many victims. But do we know the truth? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is Bran Castle? When and how was it built? Who built it and how long did it take? Who was Vlad the Impaler and did he ever live in the castle? How did Vlad the Impaler inspire Bram Stoker and Dracula? What is it like today? Who are the ghosts that visitors claim to see? What other paranormal activity do visitors claim to experience? Is it haunted?

    Bran Castle on the border of Wallachia and Transylvania was erected in 1378 to regulate trade and defend against Turkish invaders. It served as the Romanian royal residence from 1920 to 1947.
    Bran Castle on the border of Wallachia and Transylvania was erected in 1378 to regulate trade and defend against Turkish invaders. It served as the Romanian royal residence from 1920 to 1947.

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a creepy apartment. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Vlad Tepe
    Vlad Tepes

    History of Bran Castle

    Pat explores the history Bran Castle, Vlad the Impaler, Bram Stoker, and Dracula. This large estate was built to protect. Queen Marie was the first monarch to live there in 1920. Today it is open to visitors and hosts many paranormal investigations

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence. Visitors claim to see apparitions, including Queen Marie. Paranormal equipment such as EVP, EMP, Spirit Boxes, and more are often effective here.

    Bran Castle in Transylvania
    Bran Castle in Transylvania

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Casa Loma is haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club will be in early 2022.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran_Castle
    BranCastle.com: http://www.bran-castle.com/historical-timeline.html and http://www.bran-castle.com/dracula.html
    Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bran-castle
    Travel Notes and Beyond: https://travelnotesandbeyond.com/bran-castle-romania-dracula-castle/
    DW: https://www.dw.com/en/count-draculas-haunted-castle/av-44917210
    Trip Savvy: https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-most-haunted-places-in-transylvania-4150086
    GA Adventures: https://www.gadventures.com/blog/transylvania-bran-castle-dracula-halloween/
    Conde Nast Traveler: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/haunted-castles-around-the-world
    Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2021/10/18/tampa-ghost-hunter-investigated-draculas-castle-did-he-speak-to-her/
    Romania Tourism: https://romaniatourism.com/press-famous-haunts-draculas-castle.html
    Amy’s Crypt: https://amyscrypt.com/bran-castle-ghosts-dracula/
    Haunted Journeys: https://www.hauntedjourneys.com/haunted-sites/4553-bran-s-dracula-castle
    YouTube (Sam & Coby “Our Horrifying Night at Haunted DRACULA’S CASTLE (Real Vampire)”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVGwnroncDY

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles”by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb

    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    081 Casa Loma Oct 20, 2021
    Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Exterior_of_Casa_Loma,_June_2012.jpg

    Is Casa Loma Haunted?

    Is Casa Loma haunted? It’s Haunted Castles month on Ghostly! Next up is Casa Loma in Toronto, Canada. From a Lady in White to ghostly horses, this modern day castle is haunted. Or is it? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the castle? When and how was it built? Who built it and how long did it take? Who was Sir Henry Pellatt and how long did he live there? Did the military have a secret lab on the property? What is it like today? Who are the ghosts that visitors claim to see? What other paranormal activity do visitors claim to experience? Is it haunted?

    Casa Loma with Fountain
    Casa Loma with Fountain

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a creepy apartment. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    The sitting room in Lady Pellatt's Suite at Casa Loma
    The sitting room in Lady Pellatt’s Suite

    History

    Pat explores the history of the castle and who has owned it over the years. The grand estate was the biggest home in Canada when it was built by Sir Henry Pellatt in 1911. The house cost about $3.5 million and took 299 workers three years to build. Today it is open the public and leased by Liberty Entertainment Group.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence. Visitors claim to see apparitions, including the White Lady, Lady Mary, and Sir Henry. Paranormal investigators claim to have lost equipment and many who have explored the underground tunnel between the house and the stables have claimed to hear ghostly sounds of horses.

    t 2009), Casa Loma,
    View from the gardens (August 2009),

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Edinburgh is haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club is October 21st!

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Loma
    Casa Loma Castle: https://casaloma.ca/
    Toronto.com: https://www.toronto.com/news-story/4180181-ghost-stories-abound-at-casa-loma/
    Ghost Walks: https://ghostwalks.com/articles/a-casa-loma-ghost-story and https://ghostwalks.com/articles/casa-loma-not-haunted
    The Culture Trip: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/articles/5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-casa-loma/
    Toronto Ghosts: https://www.torontoghosts.org/index.php/the-city-of-toronto/public-buildings/119-casa-loma?showall=1
    The Active Times: https://www.theactivetimes.com/adventure/50-most-haunted-places-world
    Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d186168-r154588949-Casa_Loma-Toronto_Ontario.html and https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d186168-r154588949-Casa_Loma-Toronto_Ontario.html
    Exemplore: https://exemplore.com/paranormal/Torontos-Casa-Loma-and-its-Ghosts
    Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/casa-loma
    Burlington Ghost Walks: http://www.burlingtonghostwalks.ca/ghostsofcasaloma.htm
    YouTube (J & C Toronto): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtlCg7GkRkw

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    080 Edinburgh Castle Oct 13, 2021
    Edinburgh Castle from Ross Fountain
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edinburgh_Castle_Autumn.jpg

    Is Edinburgh Castle Haunted?

    Is Edinburgh Castle haunted? It’s Haunted Castles month on Ghostly! Next up is Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, widely considered one of the most haunted places in the world. From ghostly bag pipers to an executed witch, this place is full of ghostly activity. Or is it? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is Edinburgh Castle? When and how was it built? Who built it and who has lived there? How often has it been besieged? What is it like today? Who are the ghosts that visitors claim to see? What other paranormal activity do visitors claim to experience? What did scientists find when they conducted an experiment to find out how haunted it is? Is it haunted?

    Rebecca standing outside of Edinburgh Castle Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Rebecca standing outside of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a creepy school, as well as a creepy baby cry. Have a spooky story to share, or a question of your own? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Looking up at Edinburgh Castle Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Looking up at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    History of Edinburgh Castle

    Pat explores the history Edinburgh Castle, while also reviewing who has lived there over the years. Throughout it’s hundreds of years, Castle Rock has seen many buildings and royalty. As a source of power for both the Scottish and the English, Edinburgh Castle sees many seizes over the years. One of the most famous residents was Mary, Queen of Scotts.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence. Visitors claim to see apparitions, shadowy figures as well as being touched by inhuman forces and experiencing quick temperature drops. Some of the most famous ghosts are the Bagpiper Boy and accused witch Lady Janet Douglas. In 2001, Dr. Wiseman conducted an experiment at the castle to explore if it is haunted. Over 200 members of the public were sent around the castle, then asked to record any paranormal experiences. 51% of people in haunted areas reported experiences while 35% in non-haunted areas did. Does any of this mean it’s haunted?

    Rebecca Standing in a field of flowers outside of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Rebecca Standing in a field of flowers outside of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    Poll Results

    Do listeners think Enfield is haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, then sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club is October 21st!

    Ghostly Podcast Book Club - October 21st. Join at ghostlypodcast.com/bookclub
    Ghostly Podcast Book Club – October 21st. Join at ghostlypodcast.com/bookclub

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you, then tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Castle
    Edinburgh Castle: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/the-castle/history
    KLM: https://www.klm.com/destinations/us/en/article/ghosts-and-jewels-in-edinburgh-castle
    Visit Scotland: https://www.visitscotland.com/blog/scotland/haunted-sites/
    Hotels.com: https://www.hotels.com/go/scotland/creepy-stories-edinburgh
    Time: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1855221_1855285_1855267,00.html
    VOV World: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/scotlands-edinburgh-castle-one-of-the-worlds-most-haunted-places-598888.vov
    Great-Castles: https://great-castles.com/edinburghghost.html
    Daily Record: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scotlands-most-haunted-castles-monster-22444700
    iNews: https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/edinburgh-castle-haunted-94097
    Daily Star: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel/travel-news/inside-haunted-castle-spooky-sightings-24641767
    BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/1282114.stm
    YouTube (Amy’s Crypt “GHOSTS of Edinburgh Castle”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9wOdI7Zm2A

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    079 Conwy Castle, Wales Oct 06, 2021
    Conwy Castle. Possible the view is looking south from Conwy Road. A mini-roundabout is visible at the bottom. David Benbennick took this photo on May 13, 2005 at 4:33 PM (15:33 UTC).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conwy_Castle#/media/File:Conwy_Castle.jpg

    Is Conwy Castle Haunted?

    Is Conwy Castle Haunted? It’s Haunted Castles month on Ghostly! First up is Conwy Castle in Wales, widely considered one of the most haunted castles in the world. From soldiers to monks, this place is full of ghostly activity. Or is it? Listen and vote!

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is Conwy Castle? What is the history of Conwy? How was it built? Who built it and who has lived there? What is it like today? Who are the ghost monks that visitors claim to see? What other shadowy figures are seen from the battlements? Why do visitors smell incense when there is none burning? Is Conwy full of paranormal activity?

    On closer examination, Denise Tillier spotted what she said appears to be an apparition of a man, walking with a sword in his arms (Image: Denise Tillier)
    On closer examination, Denise Tillier spotted what she said appears to be an apparition of a man, walking with a sword in his arms (Image: Denise Tillier)

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about sleep paralysis. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Reconstruction of Conwy Castle and town walls at the end of the 13th century. Model located in Conwy Castle. By Hchc2009 - Own work; on permanent public display at Conwy Castle, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20294022
    Reconstruction of Conwy Castle and town walls at the end of the 13th century. Model located in Conwy Castle. By Hchc2009 – Own work; on permanent public display at Conwy Castle, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20294022

    History of Conwy Castle

    Pat explores the history Conwy Castle. Edward the 1st build this amazing castle and surrounded the entire town with a protective castle wall. Over the years it has fallen into disrepair several times, but eventually it gets refurbished. Over 180,000 people visit each year.

    The Debate

    Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence. Visitors claim to see floating monks, soldiers and dark figures in the windows, smell incense (when none is burning), and hear voices. Listen and make your own choice.

    Image of Soldier: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/people-can-see-line-ghosts-18807334?_ga=2.167434750.1139055079.1633112894-958254939.1632618851
    Video of Ghost Voice: YouTube (“Conwy Castle Ghosts”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbPHJMNugyc

    The Bakehouse Tower with watchtower, guarding the Inner Ward, overlooking the North Wales Coast Line
By Nigel Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14229486
    The Bakehouse Tower with watchtower, guarding the Inner Ward, overlooking the North Wales Coast Line By Nigel Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14229486

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Enfield is haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next book club is October 21st!

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conwy_Castle
    Cadw: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/conwy-castle
    Wales Online: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/castle-north-wales-ghost-hunters-21155834
    Daily Post: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/people-can-see-line-ghosts-18807334?_ga=2.167434750.1139055079.1633112894-958254939.1632618851
    Lyons Holiday Parks: https://www.lyonsholidayparks.co.uk/single-post/2017/04/24/4-of-the-most-haunted-places-in-north-wales/
    Castles of Britain: http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castleswithghosts.htm
    Express.co.uk: https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1469980/2chill-conwy-castle-visit-one-of-wales-most-haunted-places
    Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/inside-haunted-castle-ghost-girl-24651558
    2Chill: https://2chill.co.uk/articles/the-haunted-side-to-this-highly-rated-castle-in-north-wales
    Visit Wales: https://www.visitwales.com/inspire-me/short-breaks/haunted-wales
    Daily Star: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel/travel-news/inside-haunted-castle-spooky-sightings-24641767
    St. David’s Leisure: https://www.stdavidsleisure.com/Blog/Conwys-Most-Haunted-Locations_28/
    Haunted Hovel: http://www.hauntedhovel.com/conwycastle.html
    Brinkwire: https://en.brinkwire.com/entertainment/the-spirits-of-conwy-castle-one-of-wales-most-haunted-locations/
    YouTube (“Conwy Castle Ghosts”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbPHJMNugyc

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    078 Enfield Poltergeist Conjuring 2 with Bob After Dark Sep 29, 2021
    Enfield Haunting Home  (Image: Darren Pepe)
https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/what-life-like-living-next-19268168

    Was the Enfield Family Haunted?

    Was the Enfield family haunted? Special guest Bob After Dark joins Ghostly to talk about The Conjuring 2 and the Enfield hauntings, one of the most documented hauntings in history. The Hodgson family claimed to be haunted by a poltergeist from 1977 to 1979. The case was so famous that Ed and Lorraine Warren even traveled to London to try and help. Listen to the debate and then you decide – was Janet possessed?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    How much of the Conjuring 2 is true? How did the haunting start? Did a spirit named Bill speak through Janet? Was there a police report of paranormal activity? What kinds of paranormal activity was witnessed? How many people witnessed events? Did Janet levitate? What did Ed and Lorraine Warren think? Did the girls fake events? Who were Maurice Grosse and Guy Lyon Playfair?

    Archival still from ‘The Happenings’ Enfield, UK 1977 GRAHAM MORRIS
    Archival still from ‘The Happenings’ Enfield, UK 1977 GRAHAM MORRIS

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a psychic premonition about a haunting. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Maurice Grosse, paranormal investigator came to the house in September 1977 and recorded over 100 hours of audio (Image: MirrorPix)
    Maurice Grosse, paranormal investigator came to the house in September 1977 and recorded over 100 hours of audio (Image: MirrorPix)

    History of the Enfield Hauntings

    Pat explores the history the Hodgson family and what happened during the course of the haunting and subsequent investigation. We also review the differences between the movie and actual events (or claimed events).

    The Debate

    Bob joins the debate with Rebecca and Pat to determine what is truth in the Enfield story. Things are not as clear as they might seem. Photography, eyewitnesses, recordings, and claims of faking…what does all the evidence mean? Listen and make your own choice.

    A poltergeist terrorised the family for two years (Image: MirrorPix)
    A poltergeist terrorised the family for two years (Image: MirrorPix)

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Bluff City Cemetery is haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. We’ll be re-launching in the fall.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Thank you to Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark for joining us and making another episode even more fun!

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_poltergeist
    BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4GjC93L35KcswfsR13Gvj8F/what-it-s-like-to-meet-a-poltergeist
    Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2054842/Enfield-Poltergeist-The-amazing-story-11-year-old-North-London-girl-levitated-bed.html
    The Journal.ie: https://www.thejournal.ie/the-enfield-haunting-conjuring-2-story-2827461-Jun2016/
    The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6023279/enfield-poltergeist/
    People: https://people.com/movies/inside-the-real-story-that-inspired-the-conjuring-2/
    Den of Geek: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-conjuring-2-enfield-case-true-story-janet-bill-wilkins-tape/
    The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/may/01/the-enfield-poltergeist-a-skeptic-speaks
    History vs. Hollywood: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring-2-enfield-poltergeist/
    Behind Woods: http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/chilling-photos-of-the-real-life-incident-that-inspired-conjuring-2/index.html
    Daily Star: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/enfield-haunting-house-ghost-made-20765089
    YouTube (“The Enfield Poltergeist”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sls6pszMGfk

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    Bonus - Roff House Interviews Sep 22, 2021
    Roff House Entryway Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    Roff House Interviews

    Is Pat a believer now? Listen to our new Bonus Episode to find out! Ghostly was live with Graveside Paranormal at Parapolooza 3 at the Roff House, or Watseka Wonder. The Roff House is the location of one of the first documented possessions in the United States. We interviewed one of our favorite paranormal investigators and tour guides, Jack Chavez, as well as Neal from Graveside Paranormal, and several visitors who experienced something on their tour of the house. Shockingly, one of those stories involves our own skeptic, Pat!

    Thank You

    Thank you to Graveside Paranormal, Jack Chavez, John Whitman, the Springfield Ghostbusters, and all the amazing guests who shared their stories with us.

    Ghostbuster Car with Slimer in the window. Car display by Springfield Ghostbusters IL Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Ghostbuster Car with Slimer in the window. Car display by Springfield Ghostbusters IL Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next gathering is on October 21st!

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Ghostly Buttons on Table. Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Ghostly Buttons on Table. Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb

    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    077 Bluff City Cemetery with Tony Szabelski at Elgin Fringe Festival Sep 15, 2021

    Is Bluff City Cemetery Haunted?

    Mausoleum at Bluff City Cemetery. Photo by Rebecca

    Is Bluff City Cemetery haunted? Listen to a Live Ghostly episode! Paranormal investigator and historian Tony Szabelski joined us live at the Blue Box Café in Elgin, IL to talk about Bluff City Cemetery for Elgin Fringe Festival. Learn about this haunted cemetery and hear the stories of ghosts and shadow people. Pat and Rebecca went on a paranormal investigation here with Hands On Paranormal. Did they see anything?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    How old is Bluff City Cemetery? What is its connection to Channing Elementary School? What is the story of the First White Child grave? Have ghosts and shadow people been seen during investigations of the cemetery? What did Rebecca and Pat see on their tour? Did the live audience think its haunted?

    Images Discussed in the Episode

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is a live story from an employee at the Blue Box Café where we performed the live show. It seems one of the ghosts from Bluff City lives in the basement here. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Elbert H. Welch First White Child Born in Kane County 1834-1904 Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Bluff City Cemetery Elbert H. Welch First White Child Born in Kane County 1834-1904 Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    History of Bluff City Cemetery

    Pat explores the history of Bluff City Cemetery with help from Tony. Bodies were transferred to Bluff City from Channing Elementary School. Or were they? This large cemetery houses some of the most notable Elgin residents, including James T. Gifford, Daniel Broadnax Sr. and Eliza Ann Hadwen Lovell. Want to learn more about the cemetery history? Check on the Elgin History Museum’s Cemetery Walk.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate the ghost stories told about Bluff City, including their own experiences! From a spirit box calling out a gassy tour guest to a shadow figure image and the scent of lavender, it’s up to you to decide if it’s haunted or not.

    Bluff City Cemetery Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers
    Bluff City Cemetery Photo Credit: Rebecca Rivers

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next gathering is on October 21st!

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Thank You

    Tony Szabelski

    Hands On Paranormal

    Elgin Fringe Festival

    Blue Box Cafe

    Sources
    City of Elgin: https://www.cityofelgin.org/2105/Bluff-City-Cemetery
    Elgin History Museum: https://elginhistory.org/community/history-overview/ https://elginhistory.org/events/cemetery-walk/
    Kane County Connects: https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/10/kane-county-history-secret-symbolism-in-elgins-bluff-city-cemetery/
    YouTube “Gravemarker Symbolism at Bluff City Cemetery”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw9J5nmVneE
    Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-fox-valley-ghosts-st-0710-20160705-story.html
    Chronicle Illinois: https://chronicleillinois.com/news/kane-county-news/remains-of-some-of-elgins-early-residents-honored-at-bluff-city-cemetery/
    AngelFire: https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/cemetery/kruse.html
    Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-03-24-9903240235-story.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    076 Roff House with Graveside Paranormal Sep 01, 2021
    Roff House
https://www.newsbug.info/iroquois_countys_times-republic/roff-house-earns-preservation-award-from-landmarks-illinois/article_66084618-d77d-5464-94c6-f702b580178e.html

    Roff House Interview

    Ghostly joined with Graveside Paranormal to interview the owner of the Roff House, John Whitman. The house is the location of one of the first documented possessions in the United States. Learn about the history of this amazing house and the story of two possessed young girls over 100 years ago. Find out more about the Watseka Wonder.

    Parapalooza 3

    Join Ghostly and Graveside Paranormal for Parapalooza 3 on September 18th and investigate the Roff House yourself!

    Roff House at Night
https://www.landmarks.org/preservation-programs/richard-h-driehaus-foundation-preservation-awards/roff-house-watseka/
    Roff House at Night

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the Roff House? What is the history of the house and its previous owners? What do we know about what happened to Mary Roff? Who was Mary Lurancy Vennum and was she possessed by Mary Roff? What spiritualist practices happened in the house? What have paranormal investigations found?

    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a mysterious knocking. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Poll Results

    Do listeners think Toyama Park is haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    The Roff House as it looked in the late 1800’s photo from The Occult Museum
    The Roff House as it looked in the late 1800’s photo from The Occult Museum

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next gathering is on October 21st!

    Ghostly Book Club

    Ghostly Gear

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    Thank you to Graveside Paranormal and John Whitman

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    075 Toyama Castle / Park Aug 18, 2021
    A photo of Toyama Park Hakoneyama area (the entrance of south side), Toyama, shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toyama_park_hakoneyama_area_2009.JPG

    Is Toyama Park Haunted?

    Is Toyama Park haunted? Listed as one of Japan’s most haunted places, Toyama Park is home to some of the most devastating stories Ghostly has ever told. Is it filled with lost souls or haunted only by painful memories?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is Toyama Park? What is Toyama Castle and who lived there? What was Unit 731, and why it’s dark history rarely told? Who is buried in the park, and why do people believe their souls are not at rest? Is the park filled with ghosts?

    Toyama Park, Steps to Hakoneyama
    Toyama Park, Steps to Hakoneyama

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    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is a follow up to our Country House episode. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Toyama Park, Shinjuku
    Toyama Park, Shinjuku

    History of Toyama Park

    Pat explores the history Toyama Park from it’s beginnings as a large castle to it’s life as a beautiful park filled with cherry blossoms. But in between its history became much darker. During World War II, Unit 731 committed unspeakable atrocities.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate the ghost stories told about Toyama Park. The ghost stories include a man’s voice heard on Hakone Yama and the hitodamas seen by locals of souls leaving their bodies.

    Toyama Park by guen-k
    Toyama Park by guen-k

    Poll Results

    Do listeners think the Devil made Arne Johnson do it as told in The Conjuring 3? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyama_Castle
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyama_(city)
    Culture Trip: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/toyama-park-the-most-haunted-place-in-the-heart-of-tokyo/
    YouTube (Sharla in Japan): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTTIgq1Yves
    SoraNews24: https://soranews24.com/2017/02/21/toyama-park-where-skeletal-remains-of-over-100-people-are-said-to-have-been-found%E3%80%90haunted-tokyo%E3%80%91/
    The Ghost in my Machine: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2019/05/13/haunted-globetrotting-toyama-park-hakone-yama-shinjuku-and-the-ghosts-of-unit-731-tokyo-japan/
    Magical Trip Media: https://media.magical-trip.com/recommended-tokyo-sightseeing-spot-toyama-park-haunted-site-tokyo/
    Travel Triangle: https://traveltriangle.com/blog/haunted-places-in-tokyo/
    Japan Travel: https://en.japantravel.com/article/six-spirit-sighting-spots-in-tokyo/67027
    Azamara: https://www.azamara.com/blog/ten-haunted-travel-destinations

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    074 Devil Made Me Do It - Conjuring Aug 04, 2021
    The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It 
https://collider.com/the-conjuring-3-4k-bluray-dvd-release-date-details/

    Did the Devil Make Arne Johnson do it?

    Did the Devil Make Arne Johnson do it? The Conjuring The Devil Made Me do it is the Ed and Lorraine Warren case of legal possession.What is the real story? In 1981, Arne Johnson claimed he was possessed when he killed Alan Bono. But was he? Listen to the debate and then you decide – was he possessed by a demon?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What happened to make David Glatzel’s family believe he was possessed? What did Ed and Lorraine Warren to do help the Glatzel family? Did Arne Johnson ask the demon possessing David to enter him? What happened after the exorcisms? Did Arne display evidence of being possessed? What happened the day of the killing? Did the court allow the possession defense? Was he being controlled by a demon?

    Arne Johnson outside the courthouse
    Arne Johnson outside the courthouse

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    Listener Mail

    This week’s listener mail is about a pressure on a bed with no one on it. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ed and Lorraine Warren outside a house. Ed is holding a lantern
    Ed and Lorraine Warren outside a house. Ed is holding a lantern

    History of the Conjuring and The Devil Made Me Do It

    Pat explores the history of the Glatzels and Arne Johnson. Ed and Lorraine Warren have one story. Some of Glatzels have another. What is fact and what is under debate? Rebecca discusses the differences between The Conjuring 3 and the real story behind the movie.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate the story told by the Glatzels and the Warrens. Was David Glatzel possessed? Was Arne Johnson?

    Listener Mail: Postcard The Flatwoods Monster Museum
    Listener Mail: Postcard The Flatwoods Monster Museum

    Poll Results

    Do listeners think Louisa from the Sausage King Murder still haunts Chicago? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
    Decider: https://decider.com/2021/06/04/conjuring-devil-made-me-do-it-true-story-arne-johnson/
    New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/03/23/nyregion/defendant-in-a-murder-puts-the-devil-on-trial.html
    Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/conjuring-3-devil-made-me-do-it-true-story-real-life-arne-johnson-1597192
    USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/06/03/the-conjuring-fact-vs-fiction-devil-made-me-do-it/7510282002/
    Courant: https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-connecticut-the-conjuring-real-murder-20210602-n4p7e6bawrdxtczxhs66dz7bxq-story.html
    Syfy: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/conjuring-devil-made-me-do-it-real-murder-case-true-crime
    Digital Spy: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a36529802/conjuring-3-true-story-arne-johnson-now/
    Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/647247/the-conjuring-the-devil-made-me-do-it-true-story
    TV Insider: https://www.tvinsider.com/1001981/shock-docs-the-devil-made-me-do-it-discovery-plus-conjuring-3/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    073 Sausage King Murder Jul 21, 2021
    Sausage Works postcard
https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/sausagevatmurder/

    Does the Sausage King’s Wife still Haunt Chicago?

    Does the Sausage King’s wife still haunt Chicago? Favorite guest Mondo joins Pat and Rebecca to discuss and debate the story of the Sausage King. In 1897, the wife of Adolph Luetgert, the Sausage King of Chicago, was reported missing. Two trials later, Luetgert was convicted of killing his wife Louisa. Since her death, reports of her ghost have haunted both their former home and the sausage factory where her body was supposedly dissolved. Listen to the debate and then you decide – does Louisa Luetgert haunt Chicago?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was the sausage king of Chicago, Adolph Luetgert? What was his early life like and how did he reach his high status? Who were his first wife and children? What happened when Louisa went missing as well as what happened during the investigation? Why were there two murder trials? Why did Adolph think Louisa was haunting him in jail? What are the reports of Louisa haunting the factory and their former home? Does she haunt the city?

    Adolph Luetgert the Sausage King
    Adolph Luetgert

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about a figure seen from behind. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    History of the Sausage King Murder

    Pat explores the history of Adolph Luetgert, the Sausage King of Chicago and the mystery of his missing wife in 1897. He also reveals the story of the two murder trials and the king’s final fate.

    Drawings of Louisa Luetgert and Adolph Luetgert. Above Louisa it says "In Vat, or Madhouse?". Above Adolph it says, "Fiend, or Innocent Victim?"
    Louisa Luetgert and Adolph Luetgert

    The Debate

    Rebecca, Mondo, and Pat debate the stories of Louisa Luetgert’s ghost. Adolph was first convinced the police hired people to pretend to be Louisa’s ghost, but in then he claimed it was her real ghost. Since then, multiple reports of her ghost have been reported at the site of the former factory as well as their former home.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Spirit Photography is real? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    THANK YOU to Special Guest Mondo!

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolph_Luetgert
    Chicagology: https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/sausagevatmurder/
    Crime Capsule: https://crimecapsule.com/adolph-luetgert-the-sausage-king-killer-of-chicago/
    The Yale Review: https://yalereview.org/article/sausage-vat-murder-1897
    Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-08-03-8602250600-story.html
    Virily: https://virily.com/culture/chicago-history-sausage-king-murder/
    Sword and Scale: https://www.swordandscale.com/the-chicago-sausage-factory-murder/
    Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/luetgert-adolph.htm
    The Scare Chamber: https://www.thescarechamber.com/the-sausage-ghost-of-chicago/
    Mysterious Chicago Tours: https://mysteriouschicago.com/ghosts-of-the-luetgert-sausage-factory/
    Haunts of Missouri: https://hauntsofmissouri.wordpress.com/2019/11/28/louisa-luetgert/
    Mysticalminds: https://mysticalminds.net/category/paranormal-stories/
    Huff Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/in-search-of-mrs-luetgert_b_1063967
    Alcemyofbones: http://www.alchemyofbones.com/stories/factory.htm

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    072 Spirit Photography Jul 07, 2021
    Mary Todd Lincoln, circa 1870.Photograph by William H. Mumler
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/photographer-who-claimed-to-capture-abraham-lincoln-ghost

    Does Spirit Photography Capture Images of the Departed?

    Does Spirit Photography capture images of the departed? Soon after the invention of photography came spirit photography as part of the Spiritualist movement. Since then, photographers have claimed to capture the image of those that have past on in photos. Some say yes, but many say no. Listen to the debate and then you decide – is spirit photography real?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is spirit photography? Who are some of the most famous spirit photographers? What was the result of investigations of the most popular photographers? Who believed in spirit photography and who tried to debunk it? Was William Mumler’s photo of Mary Todd Lincoln with the spirit of President Lincoln legit? What are the most famous spirit photos that have not been disproven? Is spirit photography real?

    A couple with a young female spirit. photo: William Hope
    A couple with a young female spirit. photo: William Hope

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about sleep paralysis and a dark figure. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    History of Spirit Photography

    Pat explores the history of spirit photography, including the most famous photographers, William Mumler and William Hope. PT Barnum let the charge against Mumler and his photos of ghosts, while Sir Arthur Conan Doyle led the charge to prove its authenticity.

    The Debate – Spirit Photography

    Rebecca and Pat debate four popular spirit photos that are often called the most likely to be real: Sybell Corbet’s 1891 photo of the Combermere Abbey Library, Hubert C. Provand’s 1936 photo of The Brown Lady, Sir Victor Goddard’s 1919 RAF Squadron photo of Freddy Jackson, and the Reverend R.W. Hardy’s 1966 photo of the Tulip Staircase at The Queen’s House. Look below for each image…

    Spirit Photo 1: Sybell Corbet’s 1891 photo of the Combermere Abbey Library

    Sybell Corbet’s 1891 photo of the Combermere Abbey Library
    Sybell Corbet’s 1891 photo of the Combermere Abbey Library

    Spirit Photo 2: Hubert C. Provand’s 1936 photo of The Brown Lady

    The Brown Lady by Hubert C. Provand
    The Brown Lady

    Spirit Photo 3: Sir Victor Goddard’s 1919 RAF Squadron photo of Freddy Jackson

    Sir Victor Goddard's RAF Squadron with Freddy Jackson
    Sir Victor Goddard’s RAF Squadron with Freddy Jackson

    Spirit Photo 4: Reverend R.W. Hardy’s 1966 photo of the Tulip Staircase at The Queen’s House

    The Rev Hardy 'ghost' photo courtesy of the Mary Evans Picture Library
    The Rev Hardy ‘ghost’ photo courtesy of the Mary Evans Picture Library

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think the Salem Witch Trials caused Salem to be haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_photography
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Mumler
    Skeptic.com: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Mumler
    BBC: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150629-the-intriguing-history-of-ghost-photography
    Smithsonian: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/meet-mr-mumler-man-who-captured-lincolns-ghost-camera-180965090/
    Hyperallergic.com: https://hyperallergic.com/332625/with-you-always-a-history-of-photographing-ghosts/
    Science and Media Museum: https://blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/photography-a-z-ghosts-spirit-photography/
    OUP Blog: https://blog.oup.com/2013/10/history-spirit-photography/
    Insider: https://www.insider.com/scary-photos-ghosts-2018-3
    American Hauntings UK: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/spirit-photography
    All That’s Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/spirit-photography-victorian-england

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    071 Salem Witch Trials With Jacob Mayfield Jun 23, 2021
    Witchcraft at Salem Village. Engraving. The central figure in this 1876 illustration of the courtroom is usually identified as Mary Walcott.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials#/media/File:Witchcraft_at_Salem_Village.jpg

    Did the Salem Witch Trials cause the Town to be Haunted?

    Did the Salem witch trials cause the town to be haunted? Psychic entertainer Jacob Mayfield joins Ghostly to talk about Salem and the witch trials. In 1692, more than 100 people were accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Did condemning innocent people lead to the town being haunted? Join us to learn about the history of this event and the terrifying ghost stories people still claim to experience. Then you decide – is Salem haunted?

    Judge Hawthore. "The Legend of Salem: The Rev. George Burroughs was accused of witchcraft on the evidence of feats of strength, tried, hung, and buried beneath the gallows"
    Judge Hawthore. “The Legend of Salem: The Rev. George Burroughs was accused of witchcraft on the evidence of feats of strength, tried, hung, and buried beneath the gallows”

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What were the Salem Witch Trials? How did the hysteria start, and who was involved? What happened to those that were accused of being witches? Which evidence was used to convict over 100 people of witchcraft? What parts of the town are considered haunted, as well as who are the ghosts that haunt them?

    Vote on the Episode

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about a dark figure seen in lightning, but then he disappears. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Jacob Mayfield - MayfieldMagic.com
    Jacob Mayfield – MayfieldMagic.com

    Special Interview and Win a Free Reading!

    One of Ghostly’s favorite guests Jacob Mayfield joins us to tell us about his recent visit to Salem. Get some great travel tips while learning some fantastic trivia like what role the tv show Bewitched played in Salem’s history! Be sure to visit mayfieldmagic.com to learn how you can get a reading or attend an event with Jacob.

    Win a free Reading from Jacob Mayfield! Visit @mayfieldmagic on Instagram, follow him, like the post where he mentions Ghostly, and leave a comment! He’ll pick a random winner from those that follow, like, and comment by June 30th!

    Hawthorne Hotel Salem
    Hawthorne Hotel Salem

    History of the Salem Witch Trials

    Pat explores the history of the trials. Abigail Williams and Betty Parris were young girls, but they started the accusations that snowballed into over 100 people being accused of witchcraft. At least 16 people were executed as witches.

    Joshua Ward House
    Joshua Ward House

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate the Salem Witch Trials and whether or not they left ghosts and paranormal activity behind. The Joshua Ward house as well as the Hawthorn Hotel both claim to be haunted.

    Poll Results

    What did listeners think about Robert the Doll? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be in July.

    Ghostly Gear

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give us a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics. We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials
    Smithsonian: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
    Arcadia Publishing: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Navigation/Community/Arcadia-and-THP-Blog/October-2017/Ghost-Hunter%E2%80%99s-Guide-to-Haunted-Salem-A1
    Creepyghoststories: https://www.creepyghoststories.com/real-ghost-stories/the-salem-witch-trials-massachusetts
    Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-stories-from-salem-massachusetts/cristina-sanza
    Ghosts and Gravestones: https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/haunted-places-in-massachusetts
    Nightly Spirits: https://nightlyspirits.com/the-joshua-ward-house-in-salem/
    Ratio Scientiae: https://ratioscientiae.weebly.com/ratio-scientiae-blog/good-stories-caleb-pickman-and-lightning
    Salem Ghosts: https://salemghosts.com/old-burying-point-cemetery/
    Wandering Crystal: https://www.wanderingcrystal.com/old-burying-point-salem-witch-trials-memorial/

    Special Guest

    Thank you to our special guest, magician and psychic entertainer Jacob Mayfield who recently visited Salem. Visit mayfieldmagic.com to learn more!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    070 Robert The Doll Jun 09, 2021
    Robert the Doll
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_The_Doll_(5999680656).jpg

    Is Robert the Doll Haunted?

    Is Robert the Doll haunted? Robert the Doll is often called the most haunted doll in the world. Join us to learn about his history and the multitude of terrifying stories about Robert. Then you decide – is he the most haunted doll?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    When was he created? How was he created, and who owned him? Why was Gene Otto so attached to Robert? What paranormal stories were told about Robert before he came to the museum? Why do hundreds of people a year write letters to Robert and send him candy, yet are so scared of him? What are the rules for visiting Robert? Is he haunted?

    Dear, Robert I am Sooo, Sorry my Poppie did not ask if he could take 15 picktures of you. Oh, and P. S. Thank You for letting my mom tak Beautiful Pictures of You
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cayobo/5999315163

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the Robert the Doll episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about a ghostly house intruder. While the ghost may have thought she could break it, our letter writer was quick to action. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Key West, Florida: Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Key_West_FL_East_Martello_Tower_Museum07.jpg

    History of Robert the Doll

    Pat explores the history of the doll as well as artist Gene Otto, who was given Robert as a child. Most of the doll’s history is murky, but it has some great paranormal folklore.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate if the doll is haunted before looking at stories told about Robert by his second owner, Myrtle Reuter, and those that worked and lived with her. They also look at just a few of the many, many stories from visitors who claim Robert destroyed their images of him and/or caused them bad luck.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think the Queen Mary is haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be in July.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store is right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_(doll)
    Ghosts and Gravestones: https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll
    Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-worlds-most-haunted-doll
    Robert the Doll: http://robertthedoll.org/
    Burials and Beyond: https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/09/27/the-curse-of-robert-the-doll/
    YouTube – South Florida PBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XFWJBiHc7Y
    All that is Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-the-doll
    Haunted Rooms: https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/robert-doll-story-eugene-otto-enchanted-doll
    Southern Most Ghosts: https://southernmostghosts.com/robert-the-doll-and-the-uncanny-valley/
    Yesterday America: https://yesterdaysamerica.com/is-the-rms-queen-mary-haunted/
    Creepypasta Fandom: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_the_Doll
    Keys Weekly: https://keysweekly.com/42/key-wests-haunted-doll/
    Ghost Fort: https://ghostfort.com/about
    Facebook (Robert the Doll): https://www.facebook.com/robert.thedoll.5/
    Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g34345-d130356-r33015781-Fort_East_Martello_Museum-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html
    Horror Obsessive: https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/04/13/caution-mind-your-manners-when-visiting-robert-the-doll/
    Film Daily: https://filmdaily.co/news/robert-the-doll/
    Key West Robert: http://keywestrobert.blogspot.com/p/letters-to-robert.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    069 Queen Mary May 26, 2021
    RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA
By RMS_Queen_Mary_Long_Beach_January_2011.jpg: David Jones from Isle of Wight, United Kingdomderivative work: Altair78 (talk) - RMS_Queen_Mary_Long_Beach_January_2011.jpg, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12833732

    Is the Queen Mary Haunted?

    Is the Queen Mary Haunted? The RMS Queen Mary is often called one of the most haunted places in the world. Let’s explore this luxury ocean liner’s amazing history and then dive into it’s most famous ghost stories. Then you decide – do ghosts haunt this ship?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    When was this luxury liner built? How long did it take to built and how much did it cost? How did it get its name? What was it’s job during World War II? Why did it go out of service? How did it end up moored off of Long Beach, California? Who are its most famous ghosts? Why do people say it’s haunted? What paranormal activity have people experienced while staying at this floating hotel? Is it haunted?

    Queen Mary Cunard White Star To Europe Baggage Tag
    Cunard White Star To Europe Baggage Tag

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about another Shadow Person. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Arriving in New York Harbor, 20 June 1945, with thousands of US soldiers – there is a prominent degaussing coil running around the outer hull.

    History of the Queen Mary

    Pat explores the history of the this famous ship. The British government funded the ship with a loan and it first sailed in 1934. During WWII, the ship operated as a troopship carrying Allied soldiers, nicknamed the Grey Ghost. After its retirement, this luxury liner was moored off Long Beach, California and has been made into a hotel and tourist attraction. For a short time, Disney considered buying the ship to use as a version of the Haunted Mansion attraction.

    Photo of Lady in White on Queen Mary by Dane Valentina
    Photo of Lady in White by Dane Valentina

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate if it is haunted. One of the most haunted hotel rooms in the world is Stateroom B340. Another popular ghost is John Pedder, a shipmate killed by Hatch 13 in the boiler room. Lastly, the ghost of a little girl named Jackie haunts several places on the ship, but her favorite place is the first class pool.

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Drury Lane is haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be in July.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary
    The Queen Mary: https://www.queenmary.com/tours/tours-exhibits/haunted-encounters/ and https://www.queenmary.com/history/
    Travel and Leisure: https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/most-haunted-hotel-america-queen-mary
    Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2013/07/the-queen-mary-is-not-haunted-but-i-understand-why-you-think-she-is/
    Haunted Death Ghost Videos (Lady in White Photo): http://hauntedearthghostvideos.blogspot.com/2012/10/white-lady-ghost-caught-on-queen-mary.html
    YouTube – Grunge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk50qduemUY
    Patch: https://patch.com/california/longbeach-ca/queen-mary-historical-landmark-haunted-or-it-hoax
    SF Gate: https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/How-Disney-tried-to-turn-the-Queen-Mary-into-a-15689671.php
    Arcadia Publishing: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Navigation/Community/Arcadia-and-THP-Blog/December-2017/%E2%80%8BLegendary-Ghosts-of-the-Queen-Mary
    Yesterday’s America: https://yesterdaysamerica.com/is-the-rms-queen-mary-haunted/
    The Hundreds: https://thehundreds.com/blogs/content/queen-mary-a-haunting-in-long-beach
    Unsolved Mysteries Fandom: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/The_Queen_Mary
    Queen Mary Cruises: http://www.queenmarycruises.net/queen-mary-ship-haunted/
    Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/ghost-stories-from-the-haunted-queen-mary/sabrina-ithal
    Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/ghost-spotted-paranormal-investigator-board-13311730
    The QE 2 Story: https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php?topic=1443.0
    The Dead History: https://www.thedeadhistory.com/ghost-of-officer-stark/
    Paranormal Legacy: https://paranormallegacy.com/the-history-of-the-queen-mary-ship/

    Music for this episode performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    068 Drury Lane - Listener Choice May 12, 2021
    Drury Lane Theater Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Elisa.rolle - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57744953

    Is the Drury Lane Theater Haunted?

    Is the Drury Lane Theater Haunted? Often called the most haunted theater in the world, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has a fascinating history on top of its numerous ghost stories. Listeners voted on this one and we are excited to share what we found. Join us in exploring the almost 400-year history of Drury Lane as well as debate the many ghost sightings there. Then you decide – do ghosts haunt this theater?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    When was the original Drury Lane built? What does it mean to be a Royal theater? How was the theater different than others? What caused to shut down over the years? Why did it burn down twice? Who is the Man in Gray, and does he haunt the theater? What other ghosts do people claim to see or experience? Is this theater haunted?

    The interior of the third and largest theatre to stand at Drury Lane, c. 1808
Interior of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Circa 1808. Mistakenly ascribed to John Bluck by the website, but actually published as Plate 32 of Microcosm of London (1808) (see File:Microcosm of London Plate 009 - Billingsgate Market.jpg). The play is Coriolanuis, according to p. 43 of Sheridon Studies, Cambridge University Press (1995).
    The interior of the third and largest theatre to stand at Drury Lane, c. 1808

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the Drury Lane Theater? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about a faucet that turns itself on. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Joseph Grimaldi, frequent performer at Drury Lane. published by Samuel De Wilde, etching, published 14 February 1807
    Joseph Grimaldi, frequent performer at Drury Lane. published by Samuel De Wilde, etching, published 14 February 1807

    History of Drury Lane

    Pat explores the history of the theater. Built in 1663 as Theatre Royal in Brydges Street, this is one of the longest-running theaters in the world. It has been rebuilt several times, including after burning down twice. It is currently owned by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

    The Burning of Drury Lane Theatre from Westminster Bridge
After standing only 15 years, the third Drury Lane theatre building burned down on 24 February 1809. This painting from the period, artist unknown, shows the view of the fire from the Westminster Bridge.
    The Burning of Drury Lane Theatre from Westminster Bridge

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate if Drury Lane is haunted. The most famous ghost is The Man in Grey, but others include the spirits of Joseph Gremaldi, the father of clowns, Dan Leno, and Charles Macklin.

    Dan Leno, one of Drury Lane's many ghosts / Getty Images
    Dan Leno, one of Drury Lane’s many ghosts / Getty Images

    Poll Results

    Did listeners think Billy the Kid still haunts this earth? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be in July.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_Royal,_Drury_Lane
    Arthur Lloyd: http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/DruryLane.htm
    The Journal of Anomalous Science: http://thejournalofanomalousscience.com/most-haunted-drury-lane-theatre/
    The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/oct/29/most-haunted-theatre-ghosts-superstitions-theatre-royal-drury-lane
    WestEndTheatre: https://www.westendtheatre.com/21739/visitinglondon/travel-guide/londons-most-haunted-theatres/
    Daily Motion – Paranormal Investigation Most Haunted Series 1 Episode 10 Drury Lane: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b7x6y
    Evening Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/haunted-ghosts-west-end-theatre-a3970831.html
    Icy Sedgwick: https://www.icysedgwick.com/theatre-royal/
    Huffington Post: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/nigel-planer/nigel-planer-drury-lane-ghosts_b_4426092.html
    Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2014/05/drury-lane-clown-and-man-in-grey.html

    Rebecca’s website that includes research and images of the theater: https://rebeccariverslitblog.wordpress.com/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    Bonus Episode - Hotel Cecil with Bob After Dark May 05, 2021
    Hotel Cecil by Jim Winstead
By Jim Winstead - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimwinstead/44416026, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37408369

    Cecil Hotel

    In a special bonus episode, Ghostly joins Bob After Dark to talk about the super creepy Cecil Hotel. After the Netflix show Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel about the tragedy of Elisa Lam, we all knew we wanted to learn more about this place some call one of the most haunted hotels in the United States. With all the interest in this place, what paranormal evidence has been found?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the Cecil Hotel? When and why was the Hotel Cecil built? What is it like today, and does anyone live there? What is the dark history of the hotel? When paranormal investigators explore the hotel, what do they find? Is it haunted?

    Stay on Main Hotel Logo from the Cecil
    Stay on Main Hotel Logo from the Cecil

    History of the Cecil Hotel

    Pat explores the history of the Cecil hotel. Built in 1924, it started it’s pattern of suicides and murders soon after. Serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger may have stayed at the Cecil. Today it is closed with the hope of remodeling it and reopening it soon.

    The Debate

    Bob, Pat, and Rebecca debate whether or not the hotel Cecil is haunted. Check out the sources below for the evidence we debated.

    Hotel Cecil Low Daily Weekly Rates 700 Rooms by Zheng Zhou Fair Use
    Hotel Cecil Low Daily Weekly Rates 700 Rooms by Zheng Zhou Fair Use

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be May 6th where we’ll be talking about Billy the Kid!

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Memoriam Development

    Check out the production and theater company Pat and Rebecca are involved with for podcasts and live shows. They have recently released a series of horror short films called Nightshade. Learn more at memoriamdevelopment.com

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics. We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Netflix Crime Scene The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel: https://www.netflix.com/title/81183727
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Hotel_(Los_Angeles)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_and_violence_at_the_Cecil_Hotel
    BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ehisosifo1/cecil-hotel-scary-criminal-facts
    Discovery: https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Cecil-Hotel-LA-Haunted-Reasons
    Whatstrending: https://whatstrending.com/tiktokers-heard-elisa-lam-name-cecil/
    Travel Channel: https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/ghost-adventures-cecil-hotel
    The Tab: https://thetab.com/uk/2021/02/18/i-live-opposite-the-cecil-hotel-los-angeles-tiktok-195961
    Instagram and Tiktok: @peetmontzingo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tXGzECZz4Q
    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3z6plc/so_i_stayed_at_stay_on_main_aka_cecil_hotel_and/
    YouTube:TFIL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ENC2vU_L-E
    You Tube: Kris Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvcyR5Y8ekU

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    067 Billy The Kid Apr 28, 2021
    Billy the Kid and the Regulators by Dick Brewer RawScan.tif, Tue Sep 07, 2010,  9:22:58 AM,  8C, 5506x6792,  (220+692), 100%, Repro 2.2 v2,  1/20 s, R77.7, G45.3, B59.5
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DickBrewer_BillytheKid_Regulators1620_0910.jpg

    Does the Spirit of Billy the Kid still Haunt this Earth?

    Does the spirit of Billy the Kid still haunt this earth? Billy the Kid is one of the famous (or infamous) cowboys in history. But no matter what people think they know about him, the truth is hard to find. And many claim he didn’t really die by the hands of Sheriff Pat Garrett. Others claim to see his ghost to this day. What is real when it comes to Billy the Kid?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Billy the Kid? Where was he born? What was his real name, William H. Bonney or Henry McCarty? How did he become a hustler and a killer? Did he kill for gain, protection, or revenge? What was his role in the Lincoln County War? How did he keep escaping custody? Was he really killed by Pat Garrett or did he escape and live to old age under a new name? Where do people claim to see Billy’s ghost? Does he haunt the Lincoln County Courthouse? Is his spirit really gone?

    Lincoln County Courthouse
    Lincoln County Courthouse where Billy the Kid escaped custody

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening to the Billy the Kid? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is an invisible presence in mom’s bed. We also have a bonus story about Excalibur Nightclub from Eric Wong of the Totally Wong Podcast. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Billy the Kid TinType found in 2019. Purchased at a Marshall, Missouri 2019 estate sale and later that year discovered to match the verified cowboy image of Billy the Kid. Included in the sale lot was another tintype of his younger self, three daguerreotypes, his mother, grandmother, and a boy. A small paper photo of a teenage boy was also present in the lot.
    Billy the Kid TinType found in 2019

    History of Billy the Kid

    Pat explores the history of Billy the Kid. Billy’s history is full of superstitions and boastful lies, so it can be hard to know what is true. But Pat shares what we know for sure about Henry McCarty’s, aka William H. Bonney aka Billy the Kid, childhood and transformation into the legend he is today. He also gives the history of the Lincoln County War and all Billy’s trials and escapes. Listen to the rumors of what really happened after he was killed.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate if Billy the Kid’s ghost still haunts this earth. One of the most popular places he supposedly still haunts is the Lincoln County Courthouse. Billy also haunts the Ellis Story County Inn and the Old Mesilla Courthouse.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be May 6th where we’ll be talking about Billy the Kid!

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_the_Kid
    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: https://www.post-gazette.com/life/travel/2005/07/30/Thanks-to-spirit-of-Billy-the-Kid-it-s-not-just-another-ghost-town/stories/200507300124
    Blazing Young Guns: https://blazingyoungguns.fandom.com/wiki/More_Billy_-On_The_Trail-_Ghost_Stories
    YouTube: Abandoned Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQWs-6sayGU
    DailyMail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5161865/American-ghost-town-Billy-Kid-hid.html
    Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lincoln-county-courthouse-billy-the-kid
    Tall Truths and Half Truths of Billy the Kid by John LeMay. Published by The History Press 2015.

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    066 Excalibur Nightclub with Mondo Apr 14, 2021
    An old illustration of the Former Chicago Historical Society Building.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/289004501072308455/

    Is the site of Excalibur Nightclub Haunted?

    Is the site of Excalibur Nightclub haunted? Fan favorite guest Mondo joins Pat and Rebecca to examine more haunted Chicago, Excalibur Nightclub. Although many know it by Excalibur, it has been a lot of things over the years, including the Chicago Historical Society. But no matter what it’s called, people continue to tell ghost stories about this unique building. Are they true?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the Excalibur nightclub and the building? For those who visited it, what did they experience? Who has performed there? What other businesses have been in this location? Who has seen paranormal activity? What have paranormal investigators and employees seen, heard, and experienced that they cannot explain? Why do people believe it is haunted? What rumors have been debunked? Is this building haunted?

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    Bonus Episode - Results for Ghostly Game Show Apr 09, 2021
    Results: Ghostly Game Show with Special Guest Terry Carnation

    Who is Telling the Truth and Who is Telling Lies?

    Learn who was telling the truth and who was telling lies on the Ghostly Game Show episode with Terry Carnation, played by Rainn Wilson, from Dark Air with Terry Carnation, Bob from Bob After Dark and Nick Mataragas from Freak of the Week and Nightshade. Listen to find out the answers and who won our contest for a FREE Ghostly T-Shirt!

    Reminder: The Contest – Ghostly Game Show: Truth or Lies

    All of this week’s guests, Terry Carnation, Bob After Dark, and Nick Mataragas, along with hosts Pat and Rebecca tell personal ghost stories that will give you the shivers. But are they telling you the truth or telling you a lie? Listen to the stories and our guesses, then go to ghostlypodcast.com/polls to cast your vote. The winner will be the one with the most right answers. If there is a tie, a winner will be randomly selected from those entries. What’s the prize? A Ghostly T-Shirt of your choice! And bragging rights, of course.

    Terry Carnation played by Rainn Wilson, Patrick Harrington, Rebecca Rivers
    Terry Carnation played by Rainn Wilson, Patrick Harrington, Rebecca Rivers

    Dark Air with Terry Carnation

    “Dark Air with Terry Carnation” is an Audioboom Original Podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you like to listen. It premieres April 1st!

    Terry Carnation played by Rainn Wilson Photo Credit: Dennys Ilic

    Voting Results

    Listen to each guest and host reveal if they were telling the truth or lying. Still need to listen to the stories first? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be this spring.

    Ghostly Gear

    Didn’t win a T-Shirt? You can still order your own at our merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store. It has all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Go visit our Very Special Guests and show them some Ghostly Love

    Dark Air with Terry Carnation

    Follow Terry @TerryCarnation

    Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark

    Follow Bob @BobAfterDark

    Nick Mataragas

    Follow Nick @NickMataragas and @MemoriamDevelopment

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    065 Ghostly Game Show with Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson) of Dark Air Mar 31, 2021
    Terry Carnation from Dark Air with Terry Carnation Photo Credit: Dennys Ilic

    Terry Carnation from Dark Air with Terry Carnation Photo Credit: Dennys Ilic

    Who is Telling the Truth and Who is Telling Lies?

    Who is telling the truth and who is telling lies? It’s time for a Very Special Ghostly with Very Special Guests! Terry Carnation, played by Rainn Wilson, joins Ghostly to tell us about his new podcast, Dark Air with Terry Carnation, premiering on April 1st! We’ve also got Bob from Bob After Dark and Nick Mataragas from Freak of the Week and Nightshade. Everyone is here to play Ghostly Game Show – Truth or Lies. Who is telling the truth? You decide – Vote and enter to win a free Ghostly T-Shirt!

    Ghostly Podcast with Guest Terry Carnation and Hosts Rebecca Rivers and Pat Harrington
    Ghostly Podcast with Guest Terry Carnation and Hosts Rebecca Rivers and Pat Harrington

    This Week’s Contest – Ghostly Game Show: Truth or Lies

    All of this week’s guests, Terry Carnation, Bob After Dark, and Nick Mataragas, along with hosts Pat and Rebecca tell personal ghost stories that will give you the shivers. But are they telling you the truth or telling you a lie? Listen to the stories and our guesses, then go to ghostlypodcast.com/polls to cast your vote. The winner will be the one with the most right answers. If there is a tie, a winner will be randomly selected from those entries. What’s the prize? A Ghostly T-Shirt of your choice! And bragging rights, of course.

    Dark Air with Terry Carnation

    “Dark Air with Terry Carnation” is an Audioboom Original Podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you like to listen. It premieres April 1st!

    Quick Facts:
    • “Dark Air with Terry Carnation,” stars late-night talk-radio show host Terry Carnation, who returns to the airwaves after a mysterious mental breakdown following the death of his wife, DuyLoan.
    • This darkly comedic podcast explores Terry’s life on and off the air, as he deals with bizarre topics and outrageous callers; and gets caught up in a mystery of his own.
    • The podcast features Rainn Wilson as Terry Carnation, Karan Soni (Deadpool, TBS’ “Miracle Workers”) as his co-star, and Al Madrigal as his boss.
    • Additional guest stars include Angela Kinsey, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tom Lennon, Creed Bratton, Mindy Sterling, Jason Reitman, Sam Neill, Nathan Fillion, Mark Proksch, Rizwan Manji, Kate Flannery, Kevin Smith, and Desmin Borges.
    • It will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcasts.

    Bob After Dark. Legends, Lore, Supernatural
    Bob After Dark. Legends, Lore, Supernatural

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is the rest of the letter from listener Brian and his lifetime of paranormal experiences. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Interview with Terry Carnation

    Terry is here to glorify us all with his return to Dark Air. In his interview, Pat challenges Terry to make him into a believer. One spectral story with a Lady in White later, does Terry accomplish what the rest of #TeamBeliever has been unable to do? And listen closely to Terry’s personal ghost story, complete with sound effects. Is he telling the truth? Go vote at ghostlypodcast.com/polls.

    Nick Mataragas Creative
    Nick Mataragas Creative

    The Game Show

    Bob, Nick, Pat, and Rebecca each have a personal ghost story to tell you. On this celebration of Skeptic’s Day…who do you believe is telling the truth and who is telling lies?

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the University of Notre Dame episode – Are Near Death Experiences Paranormal? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    What Do You Think?
    What Do You Think?

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be this spring.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Visit our Very Special Guests and show them some Ghostly Love

    Dark Air with Terry Carnation
    Follow Terry @TerryCarnation

    Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark
    Follow Bob @BobAfterDark

    Nick Mataragas
    Follow Nick @NickMataragas and @MemoriamDevelopment

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    064 University of Notre Dame Mar 17, 2021
    The campus of The University of Notre Dame https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Budget-1_notre_dame.jpg

    Is the University of Notre Dame Haunted?

    Is the University of Notre Dame haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most haunted colleges in the United States, the University of Notre Dame. Students and employees claim that Washington Hall is haunted by the ghost of The Gipper and that the founder, Father Edward Sorin, still keeps watch over the school to this day. Is this university haunted?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the land of the University? When did Father Sorin arrive in the US and why did he decide to build a university in South Bend, Indiana? How old is Notre Dame? What happened when a fire burned down almost the whole school in 1879? What building is the most haunted on campus? Who haunts Washington Hall? Why do people believe Father Sorin haunts the Main Building and the South Dining Hall? What sensations do students claim to feel from paranormal activity? Is Notre Dame haunted?

    Washington Hall at University of Notre Dame
    Washington Hall at University of Notre Dame

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is the rest of the letter from a listener. This time we learn about her smell-lucination of her grandmother’s perfume. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    GCSC 4/30:  Portrait of Rev. Edward Sorin, CSC, c1880s.
    GCSC 4/30: Portrait of Rev. Edward Sorin, CSC, c1880s.

    History of Notre Dame

    Pat explores the history of the University of Notre Dame. Originally belonging to the Miami tribe and then later the Potawatomi tribe, the land was eventually taken over by French Catholic priests looking to start a school. He also talks about the fire in 1879 and how it rebuilt. And we can’t talk about Notre Dame without talking Fighting Irish football and it’s two most famous players, George “Gipper” Gipp and Rudy.

    George "The Gipper" Gipp - Football Player at Notre Dam
    George “The Gipper” Gipp – Football Player at Notre Dame

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate if the University of Notre Dame is haunted. While many believe that the Gipper haunts Washington Hall, there are other candidates as well. Several people have also claimed to see Father Sorin’s ghost in several buildings over the years. What do you believe?

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Near Death Experience episode – Are Near Death Experiences Paranormal? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be this spring.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    University of Notre Dame: https://www.nd.edu/
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Notre_Dame
    Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/University-of-Notre-Dame
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Hall_(University_of_Notre_Dame)
    ND Observer: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2012/08/notre-dame-ghost-breeding-ground/
    https://ndsmcobserver.com/2006/10/gipp-ghosts-haunt-campus-lore/
    Sports Planning Guide: https://sportsplanningguide.com/ghosts-lurk-in-football-stadiums-with-haunted-histories/
    mLive: https://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/2014/10/spirit_of_flint_athlete_haunts.html
    nd.edu: https://www3.nd.edu/~washhall/ghost.html
    ND Magazine: https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/haunt-thee-notre-dame/
    The Tab: https://thetab.com/us/notre-dame/2016/10/27/notre-dames-allegedly-haunted-past-3314
    YouTube – The Strangest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEELS4o8jE&t=306s

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
    “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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    063 The Stanley Hotel made famous by The Shining Mar 03, 2021
    The Stanley Hotel today https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stanley_Hotel,_Estes_Park.jpg

    Is the Stanley Hotel Haunted?

    Is the Stanley Hotel haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore one of the world’s most haunted hotels. The Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King to write The Shining. Over the years many guests have claimed to see ghosts and experienced paranormal activity. Is it true?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the Stanley Hotel? Who was Freelan Stanley? Why did he build the hotel, and how long did it take? When did Stephen King stay at the hotel? What happened while he was there to inspire him to write The Shining? Was the movie The Shining filmed at the Stanley Hotel? What are the most popular ghost stories told about The Stanley? Why do they keep a team of paranormal investigators on staff? What is some of the evidence people claim to have that show ghosts at the hotel? Is it haunted?

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    The Stanley Hotel in Winter
    The Stanley Hotel in Winter

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is a piece of real snail mail from a listener telling us about the “mean, tiny boy” picking on her son, but she has never seen him. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Antique Chickering Piano at The Stanley Hotel
    Antique Chickering Piano at The Stanley Hotel

    History of the Stanley Hotel

    Pat explores the history of Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel. Freelan Stanley stayed in the Estes Park area while recovering from tuberculosis. This inspired him to build a hotel for others to receive the same benefits. Several famous guests have stayed at the hotel. One of the most famous was Stephen King, who was inspired to write The Shining after spending the night there in 1974. Listen to hear more #PatFacts about the hotel and how it has gained its reputation as one of the world’s most haunted hotels.

    Freelan Oscar Stanley, original owner of The Stanley Hotel
    Freelan Oscar Stanley, original owner of The Stanley Hotel

    The Debate on The Stanley Hotel

    Listen to Rebecca and Pat debate if the hotel is haunted. Visitors report at least 12 ghosts, including Freelan and his wife Flora Stanley; Mrs. Wilson, the housekeeper who still cleans; and Paul, the caretaker who still ushers out those who stay out past opening in the Concert Hall.

    Photo of Ghost Girl on the Grand Staircase at The Stanley Hotel. Photo credit: The Mausling Family
    Photo of Ghost Girl on the Grand Staircase at The Stanley Hotel. Photo credit: The Mausling Family

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Near Death Experience episode – Are Near Death Experiences Paranormal? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be this spring.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Stanley Hotel: https://www.stanleyhotel.com/
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel
    Our Community Now: https://ourcommunitynow.com/attractions/take-a-ghost-tour-through-colorados-haunted-iconic-stanley-hotel
    https://ourcommunitynow.com/travel/colorado-statecations-your-room-is-ready-at-these-haunted-hotels
    https://ourcommunitynow.com/local-culture/urban-legends-and-myths-of-colorado-part-ii
    https://ourcommunitynow.com/local-culture/5-most-haunted-places-in-colorado_0/2?
    Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/stanley-hotel-an-investigation/
    National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2018/11/view-usa-haunted-stanley-hotel
    Legends of America: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/stanley-hotel-colorado/
    ABC Action News: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/the-stanley-hotels-haunted-reputation-and-how-it-inspired-the-shining
    Nightly Spirits: https://nightlyspirits.com/stanley-hotel-ghost-stories/
    Trip Savvy: https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-haunted-stanley-hotel-4108817
    YouTube Series from The Dark Zone: Spirits of the Stanley: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34zsUPmZp5p4yYzW-7kVqgBSpBR2gdVI&fbclid=IwAR3JjoIsUZ8syw1O0eqcJ7pHPvq4h4j-dU_xxUf2dnTQ7rcbRirI3So_ITU

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

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    062 Near Death Experience Feb 17, 2021
    Figure in a tunnel looking to a light

    Are Near Death Experiences Paranormal?

    Are near death experiences paranormal? Pat and Rebecca explore the phenomena of near-death experiences (NDE). After exploring the history of incidents as well as what forms they take, we debate whether NDEs can be explained by science or if they are glimpses into the great beyond.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is a near death experience? How common are NDEs? How long have they been reported? Have there been any scientific studies of the NDE phenomena? What does science say about NDE? What do psychologists say? Are there different types of near-death experiences? Are any of the NDE experiences more paranormal than others? Do NDEs show people a glimpse of what will happen when they die?

    Woman's face looking down a tunnel representing a NDE
    Woman’s face looking down a tunnel representing a NDE

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is from someone who had a near-death experience and then saw the ghosts of his family that died. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Bright Light as described in NDE
    Bright Light as described in NDE

    History of the Near-Death Experience

    Pat explores the history of NDE and shares the common defining features of these experiences. He gives #PatFacts about what science and history has said about NDE.

    The Debate on NDE

    Rebecca and Pat debate if NDEs are paranormal. They look at several examples from a doctor who had a near-death experience to a woman who found something she shouldn’t have been able to see.

    NDE Bright Light
    NDE Bright Light

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Hatfield and McCoy episode – Do ghosts from the Hatfield and McCoy feud still haunt the earth? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be this spring.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_experience
    Frontiers in Psychology: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01424/full
    Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-near-death-experiences-reveal-about-the-brain/
    BBC.com: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150303-what-its-really-like-to-die
    Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-darkness/202007/david-ditchfields-remarkable-near-death-experience
    Global News https://globalnews.ca/news/6511832/near-death-experience-london-man-shares-what-its-like-to-die-and-then-come-back/
    Liveaboutdotcom: https://www.liveabout.com/true-stories-of-near-death-experiences-4686968
    Today: https://www.today.com/health/i-crossed-over-survivors-near-death-experiences-share-afterlife-stories-t12841
    Missouri Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173534/
    ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830720301117
    Magiscenter: https://blog.magiscenter.com/blog/credible-near-death-experience-stories
    Verywellmind: https://www.verywellmind.com/about-near-death-experiences-4588308
    Mind Body Green: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-i-learned-about-heaven-from-a-near-death-experience

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

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    061 Hatfields and McCoys Feb 03, 2021
    Drawing of Devil Anse Hatfield and Randolph McCoy
https://tourpikecounty.com/event/blood-feud-hatfield-and-mccoy-ghost-walk/

    Do Hatfield and McCoy Ghosts Haunt this Earth?

    Do Hatfield and McCoy ghosts haunt this earth? Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most famous American feuds. While we can’t know exactly how it started, we do know both families suffered at the hands of the other. Do the restless spirits of those family members involved in the feud exist?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What are the major events that represent this feud? Who were the Hatfields? Who were the McCoys? Why did they dislike each other so much to lead them to constantly fight and hurt each other? What happened with the pig lawsuit, the Logan Wildcats, the land lawsuit and the Paw Paw incident? Who were the “Romeo and Joliet” of the Hatfield and McCoys and what happened to them? What happened to Devil Anse Hatfield and Randolph McCoy? Where do people report seeing spirits? What paranormal evidence has been found? Are the areas of the feud haunted?

    Hatfield Cemetery Archway Google Maps/Richard Runion
    Hatfield Cemetery Archway Google Maps/Richard Runion

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is from a sister of someone we’ve heard from before and her side of the story. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Hatfield-McCoy Map
    Hatfield-McCoy Map

    History of the Hatfields and McCoys

    Pat explores the history of the sinking of the Hatfields and McCoys. He gives #PatFacts about the families and what events started the feud and the major events throughout.

    Copyright: West Virginia Ghost Stories, Legends, and Haunts- 2018
Site of Randolph McCoy Home Photo by Janette Quakenbush on West Virginia Haunts and Legends
    Site of Randolph McCoy Home Photo by Janette Quakenbush on West Virginia Haunts and Legends

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate if the paranormal stories about the Hatfields and McCoys are true. Do spirits still haunt the sea where Hatfields are buried? Do they haunt the location of the Paw Paw Incident or the McCoy homestead?

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Titanic episode – Do ghosts from the Titanic still haunt the earth? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Roseanna McCoy
    Roseanna McCoy

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting will be this spring.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatfield%E2%80%93McCoy_feud
    West Virginia Haunts and Legends: https://westvirginiahauntsandlegends.com/Hatfield_McCoy_Country.htm
    Mountain Lore: https://mountainlore.net/2019/09/12/the-ghost-of-devil-anse/
    Legends of America: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/hatfields-mccoys/
    Only In Your State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/hatfield-family-cemetery-haunted-wv/
    Travel Channel: https://www.travelchannel.com/destinations/us/wv/photos/land-of-the-hatfields-and-mccoys
    History.com: https://www.history.com/shows/hatfields-and-mccoys/articles/the-hatfield-mccoy-feud
    The Scare Chamber: https://www.thescarechamber.com/hatfield-cemetery/
    West Virginia Culture: http://www.wvculture.org/history/hatfield/hatfieldmccoyarticles.html
    Blue Ridge County: https://blueridgecountry.com/archive/favorites/hatfields-mccoys-feud/
    YouTube (Haunted Heather): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThdSz7_r-Y
    YouTube (Paranormal Savage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hNHdrnRpGw

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    060 Titanic with David Vox Mullen Jan 20, 2021
    The Sinking of the Titanic https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/sinking-of-the-titanic/

    Do Ghosts from the Titanic still Haunt this Earth?

    Do the ghosts from the Titanic still haunt this earth? Pat and Rebecca explore the tragic sinking of the grand ship and ghost stories that surround it. David Vox Mullen from the paranormal podcast EPH612 joins to tell the story of his own ancestor Rev. John Harper who died on the Titanic. There are countless ghost stories of those who were lost in this tragedy, but are they real?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the Titanic? When was it build, and why was it built? How many people could it hold and how many were actually on it? How many lost their lives in the sinking? Why did the lookout not have binoculars? Where have people claimed to experience paranormal activity from the ship? What happens at the site of the sinking to ships that pass? Which souls haunt the Titanic Exhibit at the Luxor Hotel and Casino? What has happened at the exhibit? Does Captain Edward John Smith haunt the earth? Are there souls from the tragedy unable to move on?

    Titanic Moored Off County Down Coast
    Titanic Moored Off County Down Coast

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is from a skeptic who experienced some things she cannot explain. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Titanic from the Side
    Titanic from the Side

    History of the Titanic

    Pat explores the history of the sinking of the Titanic. He gives #PatFacts about the magnificent ship and what happened to cause this tragedy. Also listen to an interview with previous guest David Vox Mullen on his ancestor, Reverend Harper, who spent his last moments on ship praying with fellow doomed passengers.

    Rev. John Harper, Passenger on Titanic
    Rev. John Harper, Passenger on Titanic

    The Debate on Titanic

    Rebecca and Pat debate if the paranormal stories about the Titanic are true. Do spirits still haunt the sea where the ship sank? Do they haunt the objects from the tragedy?

    Edward Smith - Captain of the Titanic
    Edward Smith – Captain of the Titanic

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Annabelle episode – Is Annabelle possessed? Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting is on January 28th.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic
    Dark Hauntings: https://darkhauntings.wordpress.com/2016/04/25/ghosts-of-the-titanic/
    Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic
    Smithsonian: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-the-titanic-still-fascinates-us-98137822/
    Insider: https://www.insider.com/titanic-secrets-facts-2018-4
    Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/haunted-mirror-possessed-ghost-titanic-13608741
    Wizzley: https://wizzley.com/titanic-ghosts/
    Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2019/05/titanic-north-atlantic-haunting.html
    Attractions Magazines: https://attractionsmagazine.com/is-titanic-the-experience-actually-haunted-ghost-tours-offer-a-chance-to-hear-staff-tales/
    Cosmopolitan: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a9536489/titanic-ghost-tour-review/

    Thank you to Special Guest David Vox Mullen!
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidvoxmullen
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidvoxmullen/
    Listen to his shows The David Vox Mullen Show and EPH612 wherever you listen to great podcasts!

    Read more about Vox’s ancestor, John Harper
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harper_(pastor)
    https://www.amazon.com/Titanics-Last-Hero-Startling-Forever-ebook/dp/B007BZJUDU
    https://www.amazon.com/Titanic-Dreams-Torchbearers-Robert-Plant/dp/1845506413

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    059 Annabelle – Haunted Doll with Bob After Dark Jan 06, 2021
    Warner Bros.; Jason R. Butler Annabelle from the movie next to the real Annabelle. 
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/annabelle-comes-home-real-stories-behind-artifacts-1216397

    Is the Annabelle Doll Possessed?

    Is the Annabelle doll possessed? Pat and Rebecca are joined by listener-favorite guest Bob from Bob After Dark to explore the stories about the world’s most haunted doll, Annabelle, who spawned three movies. One of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s most famous cases, Annabelle is surrounded by tales of teleportation, materialization, and demon claw marks. But are they true?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the Annabelle doll? Who are the nurses that claimed she was possessed? When did Ed and Lorraine Warren get involved? What did these paranormal investigator’s do? Why is Annabelle locked in a wooden case? Did Annabelle escape from the Warren’s Occult Museum? What happens to people that mock her, and does that mean she is possessed? How similar are the movies to the real story? Does a demonic presence live in Annabelle?

    Annabelle in the Warren's Occult Museum by Jason R. Butler
    Annabelle in the Warren’s Occult Museum by Jason R. Butler

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is a story about the Peshtigo Fire hauntings. Listen to our Peshtigo episode if you haven’t yet. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ed and Lorraine Warren by Bettmann/Getty Images
    Ed and Lorraine Warren by Bettmann/Getty Images

    History of Annabelle

    Pat explores the stories told about Annabelle the doll. He takes a look at what history can be verified, and what history is just folklore.

    The Debate

    Rebecca, Bob, and Pat debate if the stories about Annabelle are true. Did she move on her own? Did she torment Lou, one of the nurse’s fiancé? Were the Warren’s telling the truth about why they locked the doll in a case?

    Warrens’ Occult MuseumEd and Lorainne Warren look upon the original Annabelle doll in her glass case.
    Warrens’ Occult MuseumEd and Lorainne Warren look upon the original Annabelle doll in her glass case.

    Poll Results

    No poll results for this episode – we played nice with our Christmas and bonus New Year’s Predictions with Jacob Mayfield episodes. Still need to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our next meeting is on January 28th

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! T-shirts, Hoodies, and Masks and more.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(doll)
    Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/annabelle-comes-home-real-stories-behind-artifacts-1216397
    History Vs. Hollywood: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/annabelle/
    All That’s Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/annabelle-doll
    Boston Ghosts: https://bostonghosts.com/annabelle-the-haunted-doll/
    N.E.S.P.R.: https://tonyspera.com/annabelle/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jLFmb-gWxY
    WickedHorror: https://wickedhorror.com/features/true-life-horror/my-life-turned-into-a-nightmare-after-meeting-the-real-annabelle-doll/

    Thank you to Special Guest Bob from Bob After Dark!
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobafterdark
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobafterdark/
    Listen on the Web: https://memoriamdevelopment.com/series/bad/
    Also listen to his podcast anywhere you find great podcasts!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    New Year’s Predictions with Jacob Mayfield Jan 01, 2021
    Jacob Mayfield - Mind Reader, Mentalist, Psychic Entertainer
https://www.mayfieldmagic.com/

    What are Ghostly’s 2021 Predictions?

    In this surprise bonus episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by mind reader, mentalist, and psychic entertainer Jacob Mayfield for a 2021 reading for Ghostly! Jacob uses home divination techniques that anyone can use without special knowledge (dice, palm reading, and cards). We hope listeners will enjoy doing some fortune-telling themselves using Jacob’s amazing resources (see below). Will Ghostly’s readings come true?

    Mayfield Predictions with Dice
    Mayfield Predictions with Dice

    Dice: Astragalomancy

    This technique dates back to Ancient Egypt and Greece. It is still popular with certain populations in Africa today and is very easy to do with the help of the text below. Make a circle on the ground, take 3 dice, roll them in the circle, and interpret.

    Source
    The Ultimate Guide to Divination by Liz Dean: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592337783/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ghostlypodcas-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1592337783&linkId=6a9f044058542c7ad93e0496494c5400

    Mayfield's Predictions for Ghostly's Palms
    Mayfield’s Predictions for Ghostly’s Palms

    Palms: Chiromancy

    Palmistry is most likely the oldest form of divination in our episode. We see strong evidence of it starting in Ancient China and India and traveling to Ancient Greece. The popularity of chiromancy has gone up and down over the centuries, but overall has remained.

    If you want to learn more about Palmistry, Jacob is currently doing a class called “Palmistry 101” through the event app and website Fever. It is a one-hour class where you learn to read your own palm via a Zoom webinar. More will be added soon. Register here: https://feverup.com/m/93538

    Fortune Telling using regular Playing Card
    Fortune Telling using regular Playing Cards

    Cards: Cartomancy

    playing cards. Some New Age or Occult books will claim that cartomancy dates back to antiquity and nearly coincides with the invention of playing cards. However, at least in Europe, we see it around the 14th century.

    As a special gift to Ghostly Listeners, Jacob has made a PDF guide for listeners. It is totally free to download from his website as a secret link: www.mayfieldmagic.com/gift

    Prediction for 2021 using Tarot
    Prediction for 2021 using Tarot

    Bonus – Tarot Card for all of 2021

    Pat asks Jacob to do a reading for all of us in 2021. He pulls one card – and it’s pretty interesting and exciting!

    Mayfield Contest for Ghostly Listeners
    Mayfield Contest for Ghostly Listeners

    Jacob Mayfield’s Contest for Ghostly Listeners!

    What would an appearance with Jacob Mayfield be without a contest? Jacob currently hosts an hour-long class called “Palmistry 101” with the event app Fever. The event is a Zoom webinar and can be enjoyed anywhere. Price of entry is per device and we are giving out 2 tickets.

    How to enter: Follow Mayfield on instagram @MayfieldMagic, and find the photo for this episode. Follow Mayfield, like the episode photo, and comment with which form of divination was your favorite from the episode and why. Winners will be selected January 8th, 2021.

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? Sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners. Our next meeting is in January on the 28th.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear!

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources and Resources for this episode

    The Ultimate Guide to Divination by Liz Dean: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592337783/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ghostlypodcas-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1592337783&linkId=6a9f044058542c7ad93e0496494c5400
    Cards – Cartomancy Resource: www.mayfieldmagic.com/gift
    Wikipedia Methods of Divination: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methods_of_divination

    Special Thanks to our guest Jacob Mayfield
    Register for Palmistry Class: https://feverup.com/m/93538
    Instagram: @MayfieldMagic
    Facebook: fb.me/MayfieldMagic
    Website: www.MayfieldMagic.com
    Youtube Channel: bit.ly/MayfieldYouTube

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    058 Four Ghost Stories With No Debate Dec 23, 2020
    Transparent woman ghost in a hallway by a door.
https://pixabay.com/illustrations/dark-night-ghost-alone-isolation-3782985/

    Four Ghost Stories with No Debate

    Pat and Rebecca continue the annual Christmas tradition of telling ghost stories. For many years, people engaged in the tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve. This episode takes a ghostly twist by including ghost stories with the history. Enjoy some ghostly tales as you settle in for Christmas.

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is about a Texas Haunted House with a “Hi Ghost”. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Hartford Castle (Lakeview)
    Hartford Castle (Lakeview)

    Story 1 – Hartford Castle (Lakeview) in Hartford, IL

    Pat dives into the fascinating history Harford Castle in southern Illinois. From beautiful castle with a moat to an abandoned home turned speakeasy, this land has a rich history. And a woman who haunts the land.

    Hartford Sources:
    Haunted Illinois: https://www.hauntedillinois.com/realhauntedplaces/hartford-castle.php
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_Castle
    Michael Kleen: https://michaelkleen.com/2018/03/20/hartford-castles-once-majestic-remains/

    Eerie Bridge in Wisconsin - Axman Bridge
    Eerie Bridge in Wisconsin

    Story 2 – The Axman Bridge in Crete, IL

    Rebecca tells the story of the Axe Man. There are several variations of the story, but they all end in death and a haunted bridge.

    Axman Sources:
    Haunted Illinois: https://www.illinoishauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/axmans-house–axmans-bridge.html
    Michael Kleen: https://michaelkleen.com/2018/11/20/axemans-bridge-in-crete-illinois/
    Haunted Places: https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/ax-mans-house-ax-mans-bridge/

    Belvelly Castle Ireland
    Belvelly Castle Ireland

    Story 3 – The Faceless Lady in Belvelly Castle, Cork Harbour

    Pat relates the tale of Lady Margaret Hodnett and Lord Rockenby. The tragic story ends in Pat’s favorite thing, a Woman in White!

    Faceless Lady Sources:
    Emerald Isle: http://emeraldisle.ie/the-faceless-lady
    Ireland Stole my Heart: https://irelandstolemyheart.com/haunted-castles-in-ireland/

    This ruined building at the summit of Mountpelier was originally built as a hunting lodge but its association with the Irish Hellfire Club has given it a sinister reputation. Represent haunted barracks
    This ruined building at the summit of Mountpelier was originally built as a hunting lodge but its association with the Irish Hellfire Club has given it a sinister reputation.

    Story 4 – “True Irish Ghost Stories”

    Rebecca found a collection of ghost stories sent in by locals in 1914 to two collectors of Irish paranormal tales (are they truth or fiction?). Hear about the haunted Barracks and the multiple ghost stories told by a police constable.

    Project Gutenberg.org: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14099/14099.txt

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    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    057 Kennedy Family Curse Dec 09, 2020
    Picture of the Kennedy Family

    Is the Kennedy Family Cursed?

    Is the Kennedy family cursed? Pat and Rebecca take a deep dive into the tragedies of the Kennedy family. While most are aware of JFK and RFK’s stories, many may not be aware of the continuing heartbreak of the Kennedys, even to today. The question is…are they cursed?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the Kennedy family in the United States? What happened to Joe Kennedy Jr. that led to the rise of John F. Kennedy? How long have the Kennedys been involved in politics? Besides the assassinations of JFK and Robert F. Kennedy, how many other Kennedys have died prematurely? Who are the others and what happened to them? Why do some think this is a curse? Do some members of the family believe in the curse? Is the family curse real?

    (FILES) This 01 May, 1999, file shows John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bissette as they leave at the end of the White House Correspondent's annual dinner in Washington, DC, 01 May. A light place piloted by Kennedy and carrying his wife and at least one other passenger has been reported missing of the US east coast and a massive search is underway.   AFP PHOTO/Manny CENETA (Photo credit should read MANNY CENETA/AFP/Getty Images)
    (FILES) This 01 May, 1999, file shows John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bissette as they leave at the end of the White House Correspondent’s annual dinner in Washington, DC, 01 May. A light place piloted by Kennedy and carrying his wife and at least one other passenger has been reported missing of the US east coast and a massive search is underway. AFP PHOTO/Manny CENETA (Photo credit should read MANNY CENETA/AFP/Getty Images)

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail is a sweet story about one last Pepsi. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. wears a pilot's uniform. He has enlisted with the Navy and enters the Squantum Naval Air Station for training. | Location: Squantum, Massachusetts, USA.
    Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. wears a pilot’s uniform. He has enlisted with the Navy and enters the Squantum Naval Air Station for training. | Location: Squantum, Massachusetts, USA.

    History of the Kennedys

    Pat dives into the fascinating history of the Kennedy family. Starting in Ireland, Pat traces the how the family arrived in the United States and rose to being the first unofficial royalty in America. He walks us through the tragedies that are both well known and less known.

    The Kennedy Clan
    The Kennedy Clan

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate whether the Kennedy family is cursed. So many have died or barely escaped death for over 40 years. The most recent was just this past summer. Are these just a series of unfortunate events or are they a result of a curse?

    Saoirse Kennedy Hill
    Saoirse Kennedy Hill

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Mary Todd Lincoln episode – Are seances real? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Book Club

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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

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    We want to hear from you; additionally, we want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_curse
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_family
    CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/15/us/kennedy-family-curse/index.html
    EOnline: https://www.eonline.com/news/1046837/how-the-kennedy-dynasty-has-endured-in-the-wake-of-so-much-scandal-and-tragedy
    Irish Central: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/what-is-kennedy-family-curse
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BkQ7uRDXWc
    The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9640584/truth-behind-the-kennedy-curse/
    All That’s Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kennedy-curse
    USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/02/kennedy-curse-history-of-tragedy-saoirse-jfk-bobby/1898409001/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    056 Mary Todd Lincoln Seances Nov 11, 2020
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Todd_Lincoln#/media/File:Mary_Todd_Lincoln_colloidon_1860-65.jpg
Mary Todd Lincoln 1960-65

    Are Seances Real?

    Are Seances real? Pat and Rebecca conclude their séance series with Mary Todd Lincoln. While at the White House, Mary Lincoln famously hosted at least 8 seances. She also attended many more throughout her tragic life. Do they prove that seances are real?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Mary Todd Lincoln? What was her childhood like? How did she and Lincoln meet, break up, yet still get married? What was she like as First Lady? How did tragedy shape Mary Lincoln’s life? Why did she go to seances? What interested her in Spiritualism? Why was Spiritualism so popular during the Civil War? What happened at the seances she attended? Did President Lincoln ever attend a séance? Was she able to speak to those she lost?

    Black and white photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln
    Black and white photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln

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    [Willie and Tad Lincoln, sons of President Abraham Lincoln, with their cousin Lockwood Todd]
New York ; Washington, D.C. : Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, [1861]
1 photographic print : albumen, on carte de visite mount ; 10 x 6 cm.
    Mary Linoln’s sons Tad and Willie with their uncle, Lockwood Todd

    History of Mary Todd Lincoln

    Pat dives into the fascinating history of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. From how she and Abe Lincoln met to how she dealt with tragic loss throughout her life, Pat helps us better understand a misunderstood, important figure in history.

    The Debate on Lincoln

    Rebecca and Pat debate several instances of seances around Mary Todd Lincoln and her husband President Abraham Lincoln. Once her son Willie died while they were in the White House, Mary started to speak with mediums and people in the spiritualist movement. Was she able to reach her sons and husband after they died?

    Nettie Colburn, medium visited by Mary Lincoln
    Nettie Colburn, medium visited by Mary Lincoln

    Poll Results

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    Mary Todd Lincoln with the "ghost" of her husband, in an image taken by spirit photographer William H. Mumler. Mumler's photos are now considered hoaxes.
    Mumler Spiritual Photo of Mary Lincoln and Abe Lincoln

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

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    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Firstladies.org: http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=17
    and http://www.firstladies.org/blog/first-ladies-the-occult-seances-and-spiritualists-part-1/
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Todd_Lincoln
    Whitehouse.gov: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-ladies/mary-todd-lincoln/
    Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/us-first-lady/mary-todd-lincoln
    White House History: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/seances-in-the-red-room

    Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-spiritualist-who-warned-lincoln-was-also-booths-drinking-buddy-180954317/
    Lincoln Cottage: https://www.lincolncottage.org/mary-lincolns-seance-at-the-soldiers-home/
    Medium.com: https://medium.com/s/radical-spirits/mary-todd-lincoln-spiritualist-914078802371
    The History Reader: https://www.thehistoryreader.com/us-history/spiritualists-lincolns-white-house/
    The Search for Life After Death: https://thesearchforlifeafterdeath.com/2016/07/04/seances-in-abraham-lincolns-whitehouse/
    The Lincoln Collection: https://lincolncollection.tumblr.com/post/90364316649/the-lincolns-and-the-spiritualists

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    055 Houdini Seances with Jacob Mayfield Oct 14, 2020
    Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chains
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houdini#/media/File:HarryHoudini1899.jpg

    Has Houdini Ever Been Contacted with a Séance?

    Has Houdini ever been contacted with a séance? Pat and Rebecca are celebrating October with a month of spooky episodes on seances and talking to the dead. Houdini seances have been an annual event on Halloween since his death in 1926. Special Guest Jacob Mayfield, mind reader, mentalist, and psychic entertainer from Chicago, will be recreating this spectacular event this year and he’s here to talk about the history of Harry Houdini and his séance. Pat and Rebecca then debate whether Houdini has ever appeared. What do you think?

    Harry Houdini in Handcuffs
    Harry Houdini in Handcuffs

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who is Harry Houdini? How did he become a magician? What happened to Houdini? What were his most famous tricks? Who is Bess? What made Houdini a skeptic? Why did he and Bess make a pack to contact each other in the afterlife? What is the Houdini séance? What are some of the most famous Houdini séances? Has a Houdini séance ever worked?

    Houdini and his wife, Bess
    Houdini and his wife, Bess

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    Houdini Lyceum Theatre Poster
    Houdini Lyceum Theatre Poster

    History of Houdini and Houdini Seances

    Pat and Rebecca interview Mentalist Jacob Mayfield about Harry Houdini’s history and the history of his seances.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat debate several instances where people claim to have heard from Houdini as part of the seances.

    Bess Houdini and Eddie Saint as they prepare for the last Official Houdini Seance in 1936 -- 10 years after Harry's death
    Bess Houdini and Eddie Saint as they prepare for the last Official Houdini Seance in 1936 — 10 years after Harry’s death

    Poll Results

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    Ghostly Podcast Book Club
    Ghostly Podcast Book Club

    Ghostly Book Club

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    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

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    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    American Hauntings Ink: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/houdini
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediumship
    Detroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/life/2016/11/01/harry-houdini-seance-magic/93103636/
    ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/WolfFiles/story?id=92253&page=1

    Jacob Mayfield
    Jacob Mayfield

    Special Thanks to our guest Jacob Mayfield
    Instagram: @MayfieldMagic
    Facebook: fb.me/MayfieldMagic
    Website: www.MayfieldMagic.com
    Youtube Channel: bit.ly/MayfieldYouTube
    Halloween Youtube Series: bit.ly/MayfieldHalloweenYT

    Book Recommendations from Jacob Mayfield
    Spirit Boards
    • Ouija: The Most Dangerous Game by Stoker Hunt
    • Spirit Boards for Beginners: This History & Mystery of Talking on the Other Side by Alexandra Chauran
    Houdini/Magic History
    • The Illustrated History of Magic by Milbourne Christopher
    • Conjuring by James Randi
    Random Books You or Your Listeners May Like:
    • Halloween by Silver Ranvewolf (All about folk traditions around Halloween. Spooky, but approachable, and lots of DIY)
    • Paranormality: Why We See What Isn’t There by Professor Richard Wiseman (Fun book that goes over science and paranormal investigation that is entertaining and informative in equal measure)
    • Wonder Shows: Performing Science, Magic, and Religion in America (Great source of unique content that is on the fringe of what you do. Possible episode ideas or a fun book club)

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    054 Interview with a Medium - Mahala Bacon Oct 07, 2020
    Crystal Ball with hands on either side

    Do you Believe in Seances?

    Do you believe in seances? Pat and Rebecca are celebrating October with a month of spooky episodes on seances and talking to the dead. This first episode is an interview with an internationally renowned medium, Mahala D. Bacon, Th. D. Speaking with Rebecca, Mahala answers questions about all aspects of seances and readings. What do you think happens at a séance?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is a séance? How long have people been curious about seances and mediums? Why are we so interested? What are some tools are used in seances? What is a medium? Who can be a medium? What is it like to be a medium? When we go to a séance, what should we expect? What are the similarities and differences between fortune-telling and talking to the dead? Are seances real?

    Mahala D. Bacon, Th.D, Medium interviewed for this episode
    Mahala D. Bacon, Th.D

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    This week’s listener mail challenges us to think about trauma and how it might connect to the paranormal. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Candle used in seance
    Candle used in séance

    History of Seances and Mediums

    Pat covers some of the key highlights of the history of seances and mediums, those who claim to talk to the dead.

    The Debate

    Rebecca and Pat share their initial thoughts on seances and mediums. Pat shares his own personal story of visiting a medium, but did he believe what he was told? They want to know what you think now and then we’ll check back in at the end of the month.

    Psychic Medium in Boston
    Psychic Medium in Boston

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Old Joliet Prison Restaurant episode – Is Joliet Prison haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

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    Ghostly Podcast Book Club

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our first meeting is October 29th.

    Ghostly Podcast Mask from Ghostly Gear Shop Visit ghostlypodcast.com/shop
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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/seance
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9ance
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediumship

    Special Thanks to our guest Mahala Bacon

    Evangelical Spiritual Church: https://unitedspiritualcouncil.org/church-and-programs
    United Spiritual Council Of Nations: https://unitedspiritualcouncil.org/
    Hands On Paranormal: https://www.facebook.com/Hands-On-Paranormal-1155975291166900/community/?ref=page_internal

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    053 Old Joliet Prison Sep 30, 2020
    20130525 39 Joliet State Prison-2
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joliet_State_Prison_(10045283735).jpg

    Is Joliet Prison Haunted?

    Is Joliet Prison haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore another south suburban Chicago landmark with a haunted past – Joliet Prison. Over its 140+ year history, Joliet Prison housed thousands of inmates and has been used in several popular movies (Blues Brothers) and television shows (Prison Break, Empire). But is it haunted?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    When did Joliet Prison open? Who are some of its famous inmates? What happened during the prison riot of 1975? Are there any ghost stories associated with the prison? What happens on paranormal tours of the prison? Are there ghosts that haunt this prison?

    Vote on the Episode

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    Joliet Prison at Night Photo by Rebecca Rivers
    Joliet Prison at Night Photo by Rebecca Rivers

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is a ghost story about creepy doll and one that does not like fighting. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story – Joliet Prison

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by her research into the stories told about Joliet Prison.

    Joliet Prison 2nd Floor Window Photo by Rebecca Rivers
    Joliet Prison 2nd Floor Window Photo by Rebecca Rivers

    History of Joliet Prison

    Pat covers some of the key highlights of the prison’s history. Throughout it’s history this building has seen a lot of inmates and a lot of change.

    The Debate for Joliet Prison

    Rebecca has some strong evidence to debate, including a sighting by Pat and Rebecca themselves while visiting the prison. There is also the ghost of Sausage King Adolph Luetgert’s wife and the singing ghost in the penitentiary cemetery. What will they rate each story?

    A picture of the A.L. Sausage & Packing Company featured inside a company paperweight. Image Credit: Alchemy of Bones
    A picture of the A.L. Sausage & Packing Company featured inside a company paperweight. Image Credit: Alchemy of Bones

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Country House Restaurant episode – Is the Country House Restaurant haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Book Club
    Ghostly Book Club

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, sign up at ghostlypodcast.com/book-club. Our first meeting is October 29th.

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    Ghostly Face Masks and Ghostly Gear
    Ghostly Face Masks and Ghostly Gear

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Joliet Prison Website: https://www.jolietprison.org/
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joliet_Correctional_Center
    Joliet Area Historical Museum: https://www.jolietmuseum.org/schedule-tour
    Patch.com: https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/tormented-spirits-are-haunting-old-joliet-prison-ferak-column
    Chicago Mag: http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/October-2018/A-Night-Hunting-Ghosts-at-Joliet-Prison/
    Joliet Hauntings.com: https://www.joliethauntings.com/history-and-hauntings
    Troy Taylor Books: http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-sausage-vat-murder.html

    Additional Reading

    Haunted Joliet Prison by Wendy Moxley Roe
    https://amzn.to/3mYyQt9
    The Haunting of Joliet Prison by Usula Bielski
    https://amzn.to/2S40BSS

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    052 The Country House with Graveside Paranormal Sep 16, 2020
    The Country House Sign
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/friends-clarendon-hills-library-partner-country-house

    Is the Country House Restaurant Haunted?

    Is the Country House restaurant haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore a suburban Chicago restaurant with so many ghost stories they can barely fit in one episode. Joining them this episode is special guest host and listener-favorite Mondo as well as a feature interview from Neal and Steve from Graveside Paranormal. After listening to all the stories and investigations you decide – is the Country House restaurant haunted?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of the Country House? What are the most popular ghost stories? Which ghost stories have been shared by employees? What happened during a recent paranormal investigation? Do employees believe it is haunted? Do investigators believe it is haunted? Who is the woman in blue? Are there really strange, unexplained noises? Did the juke box really turn itself on? Is this restaurant haunted?

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    External photo of the Country House Restaurant
    External photo of the Country House Restaurant

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is a ghost story about a doppelganger sister, but is she just a figment of the listener’s imagination? Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story – The Country House

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by her research into the stories told about the Country House.

    shadow, window, reflection, wall, silhouette, dark, woman, person, profile, night, ghost - visualization of the woman in the window at Country House
    shadow, window, reflection, wall, silhouette, dark, woman, person, profile, night, ghost

    History of The Country House

    Instead of our traditional history, listen to an interview with Graveside Paranormal. Neal and Steve tell us all about the history of the restaurant, the stories told about it, and the results of their own investigation. Learn about their amazing spirit box then check out their investigation video (and many more videos) on YouTube

    Graveside Paranormal logo - Graveside investigated the Country House Restaurant
    Graveside Paranormal logo

    The Debate

    Rebecca has some strong evidence to debate. The group debate stories of a woman in the window, a haunted bathroom, a juke box that plays on its own, and shutters that all open at once. What will they rate each story?

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the White Sanitarium episode – Is the White Sanitarium haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Book Club - Join Ghostly Society on Facebook
    Ghostly Book Club

    Ghostly Book Club

    Interested in joining our new Ghostly Book Club? We’ll be announcing the book mid-September and meeting in mid-October. If you want to read spooky books and talk about them with fellow Ghostly listeners, then join our Ghostly Society Facebook group and learn all the details.

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    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! Several new items including Microclimate shirts! Also grab a Ghostly mask.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    Support Ghostly

    How can you help support Ghostly? Leave us a rating and a review. And now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Graveside Paranormal Website: https://www.gravesideparanormal.com/
    Graveside Paranormal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrVjBEDnm6r82Pv6aPvb0kA
    Country House: https://www.burgerone.com/ghost-story/
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Country_House_(restaurant)
    Clarendon Hills Historical Society: http://clarendonhillshistory.org/clarendon-hills-history/country-house-ghost/
    Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g35817-d853280-r181814516-Country_House-Clarendon_Hills_DuPage_County_Illinois.html
    Haunted Bar Guide: https://www.hauntedbarguide.com/country-house-clarendon-hills-illinois/
    Haunted Houses: https://ghost.hauntedhouses.com/illinois_clarendon_hills_country_house
    Patch: https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/paranormal-research-team-investigates-unrequited-love-haunting

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    051 Dr White's Sanitorium Sep 02, 2020
    https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/haunted-asylum-tx/ The White Sanitarium Trip Advisor Joe R.

    Is the White Sanitarium Haunted?

    Is the White Sanitarium haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most haunted sites in Texas, the White Sanitarium or the Old Insane Asylum. In the 1920’s Dr. Frank White built the White Sanitarium as a new way to help the mental ill or those with tuberculosis. The history of this place is not well known, but those in the town as well as some who have lived there claim it haunted by spirits. Is it true?

    The White Sanitarium in Black and White via Facebook
    The White Sanitarium in Black and White

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Why did Dr. White build the sanitarium? What is the history of mental health treatment? What does the Sanitarium look like? Do the locals think it is haunted? What do people claim to have seen? Do paranormal investigations show any evidence of ghosts? What do the current and past owners say about paranormal activity? Is the White Sanitarium haunted?

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Dr. White's Sanitarium People
    Dr. White’s Sanitarium People

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is a haunted story from a listen audio recording of what she saw from the family porch as a child. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story – White Sanitarium

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by her research into the stories told about the White Sanitarium.

    TRIPP Investigation of the White Sanitarium
    TRIPP Investigation of the White Sanitarium

    History of the White Sanitarium

    Pat tells the history of the White Sanitarium. He explores the history of mental illness and how it has been treated in the past. While most believed the mentally ill helpless, Dr. White tried something new with his sanitarium.

    The Debate

    Rebecca has some strong evidence to debate. Be sure to check the source links below for links to videos taken by local paranormal investigators, TRIPP. She also brings in testimony from a former resident.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Amityville episode – Is the Amityville House haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Sponsor

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    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! Several new items including Microclimate shirts! Also grab a Ghostly mask.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    YouTube:
    Current Owner YouTube The White Sanatarium
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9huOuIXGSvUHHm3Ya23Q
    TRIPP Investigation –
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=160&v=0FNavonoorA&feature=emb_logo
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=220&v=-2Q2WdRTmtQ&feature=emb_logo
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=549&v=Q9cFYBrECMA&feature=emb_logo

    Texas Hill Country: https://texashillcountry.com/old-asylum-most-haunted-north-texas/
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_mental_disorders
    Unite For Sight: https://www.uniteforsight.org/mental-health/module2
    Texomas: https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/new-owners-have-big-plans-for-old-white-sanitarium/
    Click2Houston: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/06/27/a-texas-family-is-renovating-a-1920s-insane-asylum-into-a-massive-home/
    Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g56891-d8567463-Reviews-Dr_White_s_Sanitorium_Old_Insane_Asylum-Wichita_Falls_Texas.html#REVIEWS
    1063 The Buzz: https://1063thebuzz.com/that-time-wichita-falls-ghost-hunters-investigated-the-white-sanitarium-video/
    TRIPP Online: http://www.tripp-online.com/sanitarium.html
    Only in Our State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/haunted-asylum-tx/
    Texas Escapes: http://www.texasescapes.com/MikeCoxTexasTales/Haunted-Asylum-of-Wichita-Falls.htm

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    050 Amityville Horror Aug 19, 2020
    The home of the DeFeo family, located on 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. Getty Images
https://allthatsinteresting.com/amityville-murders-ronald-defeo-jr

    Is the Amityville House Haunted?

    Is the Amityville house haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family fled the house on Ocean Avenue after only 28 days. They claim the same spirit that caused the oldest son of the previous occupants to kill his whole family was also attacking George. After the book and movie, The Amityville Horror came out, the debate was set. Were they telling the truth?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What happened to the DeFeo family? Did Butch DeFeo kill his family? What was his defense? Why did the Lutzes leave in 28 days? What happened in the house to the Lutzes? Were the Lutzes telling the truth? What do the children say today? Is the Amityville house haunted?

    This is the front cover art for the book The Amityville Horror written by Jay Anson. The book cover art copyright is believed to belong to the publisher, Prentice Hall, or the cover artist.
    This is the front cover art for the book The Amityville Horror written by Jay Anson. The book cover art copyright is believed to belong to the publisher, Prentice Hall, or the cover artist.

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is the final stories from the MJ saga. The family are still facing paranormal activity with voices and toys. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Amityville House 112 Ocean Avenue in December 2005
    Amityville House 112 Ocean Avenue in December 2005

    Ghost Story – Amityville Horror

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by her research into the stories told about the Amityville House.

    History of Amityville

    Pat tells the history of the Amityville horror. He reviews the DeFeo murders and subsequent murder trial. Afterwards, Pat describes the claims made by Richard DeFeo’s defense attorney that he and the Lutzes worked together to make up the story of the haunting. He also talks about some of the claims the Lutzes made.

    The alleged Amityville ghost peers out from a doorway on the second floor landing.
    The alleged Amityville ghost peers out from a doorway on the second floor landing.

    The Debate

    Rebecca has five stories to debate. What does the priest say happened to him? What do the children claim really happened? The ratings for this one might surprise you.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Gettysburg episode – Is Gettysburg haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Trivia Contest – August 2020!

    We are very excited to announce a new contest for Ghostly. This contest starts Saturday, August 1st and will run through the month of August. We’ll announce the winner on our September 16th episode. This contest is a Ghostly Trivia Contest. Enter now at GhostlyPodcast.com/Trivia. The winner receives a FREE Ghostly T-Shirt of their choice.

    Ghostly Sponsor

    Sinister Coffee and Creamery. Home to the excellent Apparition coffee and spooky stories. Check them out and use the code GHOSTLY10 for 10% off your order. Seriously good coffee.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! Several new items including Microclimate shirts! Also grab a Ghostly mask.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia (The Amityville Horror): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amityville_Horror
    Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/ex-resident-of-house-debunks-much-of-amityville-horror/
    Topic: Https://www.topic.com/the-true-twisted-story-of-amityville-horror
    Biography: https://www.biography.com/news/the-real-amityville-horror-facts
    Fancy Pants Homes: https://www.fancypantshomes.com/movie-homes/the-real-story-of-the-amityville-house
    Bustle: https://www.bustle.com/p/9-creepy-facts-about-the-amityville-horror-case-you-probably-didnt-know-67039
    Long Island: https://www.longisland.com/articles/12-05-19/crazy-facts-about-the-amityville-horror-house.html
    American Hauntings: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gettysburg
    History vs. Hollywood
    https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/amityvillehorror1979.php
    YouTube Official Ed and Lorraine Warren Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsX9HMzWg_E

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    049 Gettysburg Aug 05, 2020
    Photo of cannon at Gettysburg https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gettysburg

    Is Gettysburg Haunted?

    Is Gettysburg haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore the town and battlefields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This town was home to the largest battle of the Civil War, which took place over three days in 1863. Today many people claim it is haunted with the souls of those that died in battle. Is it?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is this history of Gettysburg the town? What happened during the battle of Gettysburg? When was Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address? What spirits do people claim to see, and what are some of the most popular ghost stories told about Gettysburg? What happened at Devil’s Den and Large Round Top? Who saw a ghostly scene at Gettysburg College? Is the town haunted?

    Two monuments on Oak Ridge.NPS Photo - Gettsyburg
    Two monuments on Oak Ridge.NPS Photo – Gettsyburg

    Vote on the Episode

    Done listening? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is a voicemail this time. We’ve got a government building and a potential bathroom ghost! Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    1909 photo of Devil's Den — Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
    1909 photo of Devil’s Den — Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

    Ghost Story – Gettysburg

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by her research into the sightings at Gettysburg. Battles leave a mark that can show up when least expected.

    History of Gettysburg

    Pat tells the history of the legend of Gettysburg. First he reviews the history of the town itself and then dives into the battle. General Lee hoped to invade the North and was heading across the Potomac when he ran into Union troops. The three day battle that ensued was one of the bloodiest of the war.

    Abraham Lincoln, highlighted in red, at the dedication of the Gettysburg Soldiers' National Cemetery
    Abraham Lincoln, highlighted in red, at the dedication of the Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery

    The Debate

    Rebecca has five ghost sightings to debate, including two videos (see links in source list below). From a vivid surgery scene at Gettysburg College, a haunting voice in the woods, to a hippie in a field, the ghost stories at Gettysburg are wide-ranging. But will any of them convince Pat?

    L. Prang & Co. print of the painting "Hancock at Gettysburg" by Thure de Thulstrup, showing Pickett's Charge. Restoration by Adam Cuerden.
    L. Prang & Co. print of the painting “Hancock at Gettysburg” by Thure de Thulstrup, showing Pickett’s Charge. Restoration by Adam Cuerden.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Bloody Mary episode – Is the Bloody Mary legend real? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Trivia Contest – August 2020!

    We are very excited to announce a new contest for Ghostly: A Trivia Contest! Starting on Saturday, August 1st and running through August 31st, the winner gets a FREE T-Shirt of their choice! We’ll announce the winner on our September 16th episode. Enter now at GhostlyPodcast.com/Trivia.

    Ghostly Sponsor

    Sinister Coffee and Creamery. Home to the excellent Apparition coffee and spooky stories. Check them out and use the code GHOSTLY10 for 10% off your order. Seriously good coffee.

    Ghostly Gear

    New merchandise store right on our website at ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly Gear! Several new items including Microclimate shirts! Also grab a Ghostly mask.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia (Battle of Gettysburg): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg
    History.com: https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/gettysburg-address
    ThoughtCatalog: https://thoughtcatalog.com/jeremy-london/2019/05/14-creepy-incidents-that-happened-at-the-gettysburg-battlefield/
    War History Online: https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/battle-of-gettysburg-the-haunted.html
    Baltimore Sun: https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1994-07-02-1994183096-story.html
    Battlefields.org: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/7-gettysburg-myths-and-misconceptions
    Civil War Ghosts: https://civilwarghosts.com/gettysburg-college/
    American Hauntings: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gettysburg
    The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/30/halloween-gettysburg-americas-most-haunted-town
    LiveAbout: https://www.liveabout.com/ghost-encounters-at-gettysburg-2594202

    YouTube Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2StlW9XuA2g and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsGzo80DHjc

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    048 Bloody Mary Jul 22, 2020
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    Is the Legend of Bloody Mary Real?

    Is the legend of Bloody Mary real? Pat and Rebecca explore the legend of Bloody Mary. A favorite game at slumber parties, the story of Bloody Mary tells of a bloody figure that appears to those who dare utter her name in the mirror multiple times. Many people claim to have seen this figure. Is it true?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the legend of Bloody Mary? How many times are you supposed to say her name? What are you supposed to say while spinning around? Are you supposed to spin around? How long has this legend existed? Is it related to divination? What do people claim to see in the mirror? Who often does this ritual? Who is Bloody Mary? Is she real?

    Halloween Mirror for Bloody Mary
https://pixabay.com/illustrations/halloween-spooky-background-mirror-1756864/
    Halloween Mirror for Bloody Mary

    Vote on the Episode

    [poll id=”2799″]

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail continues the story of listener MJ. Unfortunately, the hauntings have continued. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    An early 20th century Halloween greeting card depicts a divination ritual in which a woman stares into a mirror in a darkened room to catch a glimpse of the face of her future husband. The shadow of a witch is cast onto the wall at left.
    An early 20th century Halloween greeting card depicts a divination ritual in which a woman stares into a mirror in a darkened room to catch a glimpse of the face of her future husband. The shadow of a witch is cast onto the wall at left.

    Ghost Story – Bloody Mary

    Listen to a special ghost story in this episode. Previous guest Cheryl (Ouija Board episode) is back to share her personal story with Bloody Mary. Her story starts like many Bloody Mary tales with pre-teen girls, a birthday party, and a bathroom mirror. What makes this one scarier is what happened after the party.

    History of Bloody Mary

    Pat tells the history of the legend of Bloody Mary. This word of mouth ritual has a tangled background. There are three common candidates for who the Mary is that comes to the mirror. Mary Tudor, Countess Elizabeth Bathory of Hungary, and Mary Worth. The ritual is based on the ancient technique of scrying and water divination combined with hypnotic chanting.

    “Bloody” Mary I. History.com
    “Bloody” Mary I. History.com

    The Debate

    Rebecca has chosen three stories people have shared online of what happened when they called for Bloody Mary. Also, listen to the special audio of Pat and Rebecca calling for her themselves. What happens? And will any of these convince Pat?

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Island of the Dolls episode – is The Island of the Dolls haunted? Still, need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Contest coming in August!

    We are very excited to announce a new contest for Ghostly. This contest starts Saturday, August 1st, and will run through the month of August. We’ll announce the winner on our September 2nd episode. This contest is a Ghostly Trivia Contest. You can find the link by either joining the Ghostly Society on Facebook or going to our website at GhostlyPodcast.com/Trivia. There will be a link to a Google Form where the person that answers the most questions on Ghostly trivia correctly will receive the prize of their choice of Ghostly T-Shirts. If more than one person has the same amount of correct answers, we will pick one entry at random.

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    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

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    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia (Bloody Mary): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)
    Snopes: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bloody-mary-story/
    How Stuff Works: https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm
    History Collection: https://historycollection.com/ghost-mirror-legend-bloody-mary-revealed/
    Lake County Journal: https://www.lakecountyjournal.com/2013/10/14/legends-abound-regarding-bloody-mary-worth/ano8osd/
    Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/558091/origin-bloody-mary-and-why-we-think-we-see-things-mirrors
    The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/9-chilling-bloody-mary-stories
    I Used to Believe: https://www.iusedtobelieve.com/make_believe/ghosts/bloody_mary/
    Halloween Web: http://www.halloween-website.com/bloody_mary_stories.htm

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    047 Island of the Dolls Jul 08, 2020
    Island of the Dolls https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Xochimilco_isla_de_las_munecas_cropped.jpg

    Is the Island of the Dolls Haunted?

    Is the Island of the Dolls Haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore La Isla de las Muñecas, or the Island of the Dolls. In a series of canals in Xochimilco there is an island full of dolls strung up everywhere. Julian Santana Barrera believed the canals and the island were full of spirits and that the dolls helped keep them at bay. Have they?

    Dolls hung in Santana Barrera's chinampa in Xochimilco Island of the Dolls
    Dolls hung in Santana Barrera’s chinampa in Xochimilco Island of the Dolls

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the Island of the Dolls? How can a visitor reach the island? Who was Julian Santana and what happened to drive him to fill the island with dolls? Did he find a girl drowned in the water, and afterwards her doll? What do the dolls look like? What is the story of La Llorona and how does it relate to the island and canals? Who runs the island now? What happened to Julian? What paranormal activity has been reported on the island? Is it haunted?

    Vote on the Episode

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail takes us to Gatlinburg and a spooky hotel room. We also have a quick story that is the inspiration for this episode that includes a dirt devil. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Xochimilco Dolls' Island Island of the Dolls Doll with a pink skirt
    Xochimilco Dolls’ Island Island of the Dolls

    Ghost Story – Island of the Dolls and La Llorona

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the legend of La Llorona and the Island of the Dolls. A mother and child visit the island and get more than they planned.

    La Llorona
    La Llorona

    History of Island of the Dolls

    Pat tells the history of the Island of the Dolls as well as the canals in the Valley of Mexico and the Xochimilco region. He makes the connection to the Mexican Revolution before exploring Don Julian’s story. Santana kept adding dolls to his island after finding a girl drowned in a canal. His nephew later found Santana dead in almost the same spot as the girl. Pat also talks about the island today and how visitors can find it.

    Island of the Dolls - Photo by Kevin on Flickr
    Island of the Dolls – Photo by Kevin on Flickr

    The Debate

    Rebecca has chosen three paranormal investigations to debate. They represent the most common stories people tell about the island. One is about a doll moving on it’s own, another is about something paranormal in the woods, and lastly one with a doll that laughs on its own. What does Pat and Team Skeptic think of these stories?

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Dublin episode – is Dublin haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Isla de las Muñecas: https://isladelasmunecas.com/
    Paranormal Database: https://paranormaldatabase.com/index.html
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Island_of_the_Dolls
    Amusing Planet: https://www.amusingplanet.com/2011/04/island-of-dolls-mexicos-creepiest.html
    Meaww: https://meaww.com/ghost-adventures-zak-bagans-crush-psychic-medium-island-of-dolls-investigation-mexico-sabrina-402245
    Ancient Origins: https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/island-dolls-0011771
    Pintrest (Photo from Destination Truth): https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/342977327846465689/
    KSAT 12 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VomCBURc52I
    Ghost Adventures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6J3qQnYXG4
    Discovery UK YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfTn1EmDgso

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    Bonus Episode - Talking Paranormally 2 with Scott Larson and Jack Chavez Jul 01, 2020
    Darius Miller Mausoleum, Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois
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    Talking Paranormally Cemeteries – Scott Larson, Jack Chavez, Ghostly, and Bob After Dark

    Bonus Episode! Listen to the spookiest paranormal podcasts Ghostly and Bob After Dark in Talking Paranormally for a discussion on haunted cemeteries! Cemeteries are well-known for being some of the most haunted places on earth, and this panel explores some of the creepiest ones.

    The podcast hosts, Pat Harrington, Rebecca Rivers, and Bob Anderson are joined by special guests Scott Larson, historian and creator and artist of the comic book series Visitations and Jack Chavez, a paranormal investigator and previous consultant for Discovery Channel’s Expedition X as well as CW network’s show Mysteries Decoded.

    Bachelor's Grove Cemetery: group of monuments, southeast quadrant, looking southwest
    Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery: group of monuments, southeast quadrant, looking southwest

    Paranormal Cemetery Stories

    Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, IL

    Scott Larson covers one of Chicago’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries – and definitely one of the most haunted.

    Bachelor’s Grove in Midlothian, IL

    Jack Chavez tells us about one of the most haunted cemeteries in the world, Bachelor’s Grove.

    Spider’s Gate in Leicester, Massachusetts

    Bob Anderson explores one of the oldest, creepiest cemeteries in the US, Spider’s Gate. Some claim that this Quaker graveyard houses a gate to hell.

    Glasnevin in Dublin, Ireland

    Rebecca Rivers looks at one of the largest still-active cemeteries in the world, Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland.

    glasnevin, dublin, ireland, cemetery, cross, celtic, funeral
    glasnevin, dublin, ireland, cemetery, cross, celtic, funeral

    Panelists on Cemeteries

    Scott Larson

    Scott Larson is a native Chicagoian and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago as well as The American Academy of Art Chicago. He’s a historian, religious education teacher and an artist, best known for his work in advertising and the comic book industry. He is currently the creator and artist of the graphic novel series Visitations. Visitations is the history of Chicago as seen through the eyes of the residents of the city’s oldest cemetery.

    Jack Chavez

    Jack Chavez was born and raised in Chicago. He received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a minor in history. He has collaborated with Mutual UFO Network’s Illinois State Director Sam Maranto, Chicago Northside’s prominent medium Christine Zenino. Jack has also consulted for Discovery Channel’s Expedition X as well as CW network’s show Mysteries Decoded. He has investigated several haunted locations in the midwest, co-piloted several ghost tours, and interviewed several witnesses to apparitions, sasquatch, mothman, angels, fairies, alien beings, time slips, and more. His interests are theology, physics, literature, and earth science. Fun Fact: He gives a polite nod to the neighborhood cats because he feels like they judge him as he walks by.

    Bob Anderson

    Bob is the host of the paranormal podcast, Bob After Dark. He has been a paranormal enthusiast since he was a wee-lad. Bob has dabbled in many aspects of the spooky world from both research and investigations. He is sort of a Swiss-Army-Knife in the occulty world, knowing a bit about not only ghostly hauntings, but cryptozoology, and demonology. Bob also helps people with any sort of paranormal phenomena that they may be experiencing.

    Rebecca Rivers

    Rebecca is a co-host and the resident believer of Ghostly Podcast. She has been interested in the paranormal and all things spooky since childhood. Rebecca is also the host of the The Walking Dead Podcast on the DVMPE network and can be heard on multiple Memoriam Development Podcasts, including Freak of the Week and Mr. Wiggly’s Moist and Happy Friendship Garden. Rebecca received her Master’s degree in English Literature from DePaul University and loves sharing Creepy Bedtime Stories on Ghostly’s YouTube channel

    Patrick Harrington – Moderator

    Pat is the other half of Ghostly and The Walking Dead podcast on the DVMPE network. While Patrick is a known skeptic he has a love of everything spooky. He promises to behave today. You can find Pat on almost all Memoriam Development Podcasts, or watching the live streams of Bob After Dark when he’s not behind the microphone. He’s also the one with the background

    Quaker Cemetery (Spider Gate) Leicester MA
    Quaker Cemetery (Spider Gate) Leicester MA

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    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Special thanks to our Bob from Bob After Dark. Find Bob on Facebook @bobafterdark and listen to Bob After Dark wherever you find great podcasts.

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    046 In Dublin's Fair City Jun 24, 2020
    Grafton St. Dublin Ireland https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Grafton_St,_Dublin.jpg

    Is Dublin Haunted?

    Is Dublin haunted? Pat and Rebecca visit the city of Dublin in this week’s episode to explore its history and some of its most famous haunted locations. This historic city has a long history with many rebellions, but does that history affect its oldest buildings? Are they haunted? This episode visits the Brazen Head pub, the Collins Barracks, and the Kilmainham Goal.

    The Brazen Head Pub - Dublin
    The Brazen Head Pub – Dublin

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    When was Dublin founded? Who were its first inhabitants? Who were its rulers? What happened during the different bids for independence? What famous people have frequented the Brazen Head pub and who still haunts it? Is the Collins Barracks still filled with ghostly soldiers? What is the history of Kilmainham Goal, and why do some claim it is haunted by executed prisoners? Based on the history and the claims of ghosts throughout the important landmarks of the city, can we say that Dublin is haunted?

    Vote on the Episode

    [poll id=”2749″]

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail has a follow up to the Bell Witch episode’s story that makes it even scarier. There is also a voicemail story about a shadow person. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read or share it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Collins Barracks Museum Front - Dublin
    Collins Barracks Museum Front – Dublin

    Ghost Story – Dublin

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the ghost stories from Kilmainham Goal. A mom and her daughter get more than they bargain for on a tour of this haunted prison.

    History of Dublin

    Pat tells the history of Dublin. From the Vikings’ arrival in 841 to the cutting-edge tech revolution of today, Dublin is a complex city that has grown while overcoming many hardships, including take-overs, famines, and revolutions.

    Kilmainham Goal cells - Dublin
    Kilmainham Goal cells – Dublin

    The Debate

    Rebecca discusses three of the most haunted locations in Dublin as evidence of how haunted it is, but does Pat agree? The Brazen Head Pub is the oldest pub in Dublin and has been site of revolutions. They say Robert Emmett haunts this place. Collins Barracks was the longest continuously running army barracks before it became a museum. Visitors and passers-by claim to see ghostly soldiers and hear screams. Lastly, Kilmainham Goal operated with horrid conditions and conducted many executions over the years before becoming a museum. Its restoration brought several stories of ghosts that continue to this day. What does Pat and Team Skeptic think of these stories?

    Poll Results

    What did listeners say about the Bell Witch episode? Is the Bell Witch family farm haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Ghostly Podcast and Sinister Coffee - GHOSTLY10
    Ghostly Podcast and Sinister Coffee – GHOSTLY10

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Dublin Info: https://www.dublin.info/
    Paranormal Database: https://paranormaldatabase.com/index.html
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin
    Authentic Vacations: https://www.authenticvacations.com/kilmainham-gaol/
    Old Moore’s Almanac: https://oldmooresalmanac.com/the-brazen-head-a-secret-history/
    IB4UD: https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/haunted-dublin-6-ghost-stories-irelands-capital-city/
    Brazen Head: http://www.brazenhead.com/history/
    BBC: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20120313-haunted-dublin

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    045 Bell Witch Jun 10, 2020
    William Porter carrying the Bell spirit in a blanket to try and burn her.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witch#/media/File:WmPorterBurnWitch.jpg

    Is the Bell’s Family Farm Haunted?

    Is the Bell’s family farm haunted? Pat and Rebecca explore the Bell Witch haunting. The Bell Witch story is one of the oldest ghost stories in the United States with many twists and turns over the years. Many consider The Bell farm and Bell Witch Cave to be one of the creepiest places on earth. Does something paranormal haunt this land?

    An artist's drawing of Betsy Bell, originally published in 1894 Bell Witch
    An artist’s drawing of Betsy Bell, originally published in 1894

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who is the Bell Witch? What is the original story? What happened to John Bell Sr. after he revealed what was happening at the family farm? Was he killed by the witch? Was Betsy targeted by the entity? Who is Kate Batts, and is she the real Bell Witch? What proof do early sources offer for the hauntings? Why was the Bell family and farm chosen? Did something haunt the Bell family? What paranormal activity is still reported on the land? Is it still haunted?

    An artist's sketching of the Bell home, originally published in 1894 Home of Bell Witch hauntings
    An artist’s sketching of the Bell home, originally published in 1894

    Vote on the Episode

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail this episode is a creepy story that combines a secret area recently opened and sleep paralysis-type attacks, but this time the person is awake. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story – Bell Witch

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the Bell Witch’s terrorizing behavior towards young Betsy Bell. From hair-pulling to scratches, the witch did not make Betsy’s life easy, yet she still listened to the witch and had conversations with her.

    Authenticated History of the Bell Witch, Rare Book Reprints, 1961. Also known as "The Red Book."
    Authenticated History of the Bell Witch, Rare Book Reprints, 1961. Also known as “The Red Book.”

    History of the Bell Witch

    Pat tells the history of the Bell Witch legend. There are several versions of the story of the Bell family and what happened. The family claimed the witch attacked them personally and physically, but also claimed to hold conversations on religion with it. Several others also claimed to have heard and experienced the Bell Witch.

    Bell Witch Cave, 430 Keysburg Rd. Adams 
This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is
 8000237
    Bell Witch Cave, 430 Keysburg Rd. Adams
    This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is
    8000237

    The Debate

    Rebecca dives into more recent stories of paranormal events at the Bell family farm and the Bell Cave. Many people have visited over the years out of curiosity and while most experience nothing, others claim to feel or hear a presence.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Ghost Pets episode – are Ghost Pets real? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

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    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witch
    Tennessee State Library and Archives: https://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htm
    Bell Witch Web Site: http://www.bellwitch.org/home.htm
    Tennessean: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/robertson/2015/10/26/bell-witch-legend-gets-new-twist/74640802/
    Bell Witch Cave: https://www.bellwitchcave.com/ghost_hauntings/bell_witch.htm
    Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2014/01/the-bell-witch-poltergeist/
    LiveAbout: https://www.liveabout.com/the-bell-witch-2596741
    Atlas Obsura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-bell-witch-cave-adams-tennessee
    YouTube (Ghost Adventures): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YuIjDd3Cvc
    YouTube (Cursed on A&E): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW25o679iko
    YouTube (HauntedLive!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_7VoCO4OOE
    Medium: https://medium.com/the-para-scope/i-survived-the-bell-witch-79cdf30309e7
    Bell Witch Story: https://www.bellwitchstory.com/encounters.htm

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    Bonus Episode – Talking Paranormally Haunted Hotels with Tony Szabelski Jun 03, 2020

    Talking Paranormally – Tony Szabelski, Ghostly, and Bob After Dark

    Bonus Episode! Listen to the spookiest paranormal podcasts Ghostly and Bob After Dark in Talking Paranormally for a discussion on haunted hotels! Hotels are well-known for being some of the most haunted places on earth, and this panel explores some of the creepiest ones. The podcast hosts, Pat Harrington, Rebecca Rivers, and Bob Anderson will be joined by moderator David Vox Mullen from The David Vox Mullen Show and EPH612 and Special Guest Tony Szabelski, one of Chicago’s foremost paranormal investigators, historians, and tour guides with appearances on the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story and the reboot of Psychic Kids.

    Stanley Hotel https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveynin/9556931965

    Paranormal Stories

    Congress Plaza Hotel in downtown Chicago, IL

    Tony shares the history of one of the most haunted spots in all of Chicagoland. He describes the ghost of the little boy often seen around the hotel as well as some of the creepiest stories from those that work there. Tony also shares some of his own personal paranormal experiences in this famous hotel. Bob and David also tell their own spooky stories from the Congress.

    Haunted Hotel - The Congress Plaza Hotel at Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway in Chicago, USA.
    The Congress Plaza Hotel at Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway in Chicago, USA.

    The Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee, WI

    Bob After Dark tells the story of the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee, WI where Jeffrey Dahmer killed his first victim. This is a time when true crime and the paranormal meet.

    Haunted Hotel - Ambassador Hotel, 2300 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee 3, Wis.
    Ambassador Hotel, 2300 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee 3, Wis.

    The Langham Hotel in London, England

    Pat and Rebecca from Ghostly dive into the history and ghostly stories of one of the world’s most haunted hotels, the Langham in London, which also has one of the most haunted rooms. Pat shares that this hotel has hosted some of the world’s most famous people as guests, including Mark Twain and Princess Diana. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also used it as a setting for two of his Sherlock stories, “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Sign of Four.” Rebecca explores the many ghosts found throughout the hotel, but most especially in Room 333. One of the most famous is a Victorian Man who appears first as a ball of light before taking shape.

    Haunted Hotel - The Langham, London
    The Langham, London

    Panelists

    Tony Szabelski

    Tony grew up in the old town neighborhood of Chicago, where he learned to appreciate the great architecture of the city . He attended St Michael and St Angela schools and graduated from St Patrick High School before going on to attend Loyola University and The College of Dupage. Tony is a long-time paranormal investigator with various teams in the Chicago area, including Hands on Paranormal and Chicago Hauntings Tours. He has appeared on My Ghost Story on the Biography Channel and on Fox news in Chicago, as well as on the reboot of Psychic Kids and WGN News. He started as a tour guide with Haunted Hometowns Corporation in 2011, doing ghost tours and cemetery ghost hunts in suburban Chicago, and loves showing visitors and natives the haunted history of our storied region, especially haunted hotels.

    Bob Anderson

    Bob is the host of the paranormal podcast, Bob After Dark. He has been a paranormal enthusiast since he was a wee-lad. Bob has dabbled in many aspects of the spooky world from both research and investigations. He is sort of a Swiss-Army-Knife in the occulty world, knowing a bit about not only ghostly hauntings, but cryptozoology, and demonology. Bob also helps people with any sort of paranormal phenomena that they may be experiencing. He has some great stories on haunted hotels.

    Rebecca Rivers

    Rebecca is a co-host and the resident believer of Ghostly Podcast. She has been interested in the paranormal and all things spooky since childhood. Rebecca is also the host of the The Walking Dead Podcast on the DVMPE network and can be heard on multiple Memoriam Development Podcasts, including Freak of the Week and Mr. Wiggly’s Moist and Happy Friendship Garden. Rebecca received her Master’s degree in English Literature from DePaul University and loves sharing Creepy Bedtime Stories on Ghostly’s YouTube channel.

    Patrick Harrington

    Pat is one half of Ghostly and The Walking Dead podcast on the DVMPE network. While Patrick is a known skeptic he has a love of everything spooky. You can find Pat on almost all Memoriam Development Podcasts or watching the live streams of Bob After Dark when he’s not behind the microphone.

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    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Special thanks to our Bob from Bob After Dark. Find Bob on Facebook @bobafterdark and listen to Bob After Dark wherever you find great podcasts. Thanks also to David Vox Mullen from EPH612 for acting as moderating. Find David at @DVM Production Empire. And deepest thanks to Tony Szabelski for being an amazing guest. You can join him for a tour at https://chicagohauntings.com/

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    044 Ghost Pets May 27, 2020
    Three dogs in ghost costumes
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    Do Ghost Pets Exist?

    Do ghost pets exist? In Ghostly’s forty-fourth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore ghost pets. Many owners claim to have experienced visits from their pets after death. From sounds to noises and even physical manifestations, ghost pet stories seem to be very common. But are they real?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of pets? How many pets are there in the United States? How many are there around the world? Why did humans start to keep pets? After we lose a pet, why do we sometimes experience visits from them? What do people claim to experience from ghost pets? Are ghost pet visits real?

    cat, darkness, eyes, green, feline, black
    cat, darkness, eyes, green, feline, black

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail this episode is a ghost pet story from a listener. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Alien Ghost Cat
    Alien Ghost Cat

    Ghost Story – Ghost Pets

    Listen to Rebecca tell the story of a family that moved into a house and found an unexpected ghostly cat addition.

    History of Pets

    Pat tells the history of pets. Pets are popular all of the world, especially in the United States where 68% of households have pets and in China where they spend 25 billion on their pets annually. Dogs were the first domesticated animals, but we also have had cats, birds, and horses for thousands of years.

    Maryland's Oldest Legend - Ghost Blue Dog. Ghost Pets
    Maryland’s Oldest Legend – Ghost Blue Dog

    Bonus Interview

    Hear an interview from Rebecca’s friend Stacey about her own ghost cat experience. It’s an interesting “tail”. And then listen to the follow up voicemail that makes it all the creepier!

    The Debate – Ghost Pets

    Rebecca offers three stories of ghost pets. One is the legend of the Blue Ghost Dog, one of the earliest ghost stories in the United States. Another is from a woman who explains she and her husband can still hear their dog who passed away – his bark and his nails on the floor. Lastly is a common story for ghost cats. A woman feels a cat walk on her bed, knead a spot, and lay down right by her, but she doesn’t own a cat.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Von Erich Family Curse episode – is there a Von Erich family curse? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

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    Sinister Coffee and Creamery – Apparition Coffee

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    Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls here or on Facebook.

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode
    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet
    Keen.com: https://www.keen.com/articles/psychic/fluffy-is-that-you-essential-facts-about-animal-ghost-encounters
    Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/pets-who-returned-as-ghosts/scottmarcano
    MercuryNews: https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/26/scary-pet-ghost-stories/
    No Dog About It Blog: https://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/my-ghost-cat/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Special thanks to our friend Stacey for sharing her story. We appreciate it very much.

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    Bonus Episode – Chicago’s Paranormal Panel with Ursula Bielski May 20, 2020

    Chicago’s Paranormal Panel – Ursula Bielski, Ghostly, and Bob After Dark

    Bonus Episode! Listen to Chicagoland’s spookiest podcasts, Ghostly and Bob After Dark, on Chicago’s Paranormal Panel recorded on May 8th. Pat and Rebecca are joined by Bob Anderson and Steve Michaels from Bob After Dark and Special Guest (and paranormal guru) Ursula Bielski. Nick Mataragas from Freak of the Week serves as moderator for this amazing show.

    Chicago’s Paranormal Panelists

    Ursula Bielski

    Ursula Bielski is the founder of Chicago Hauntings, Inc. the leader of their Chicago Ghost Tour Team, and the host of PBS’ “The Hauntings of Chicago” (WYCC). An historian, author, and parapsychologist, she has been writing and lecturing about Chicago’s supernatural folklore and the paranormal for almost three decades and is recognized as the leading authority on the Chicago region’s ghostlore and cemetery history. Ursula is the author of twelve popular and critically acclaimed books on the same subjects including the Chicago Haunts series and Graveyards of Chicago.

    TV Appearances

    Ursula has been on a ton of TV shows, including “Ghost Adventures” and “The Maury Show” (NOT a baby daddy episode). She also edits children’s books on the paranormal for Bearport Publishing in New York and teaches courses in Paranormal Studies for Chicago’s Harper College. Ursula received her Bachelor’s degree in history from Benedictine University and a Masters in American cultural and intellectual history from Northeastern Illinois University.

    Bob Anderson

    Bob is the host of the paranormal podcast, Bob After Dark. He has been a paranormal enthusiast since he was a wee-lad. Bob has dabbled in many aspects of the spooky world from both research and investigations. He is sort of a Swiss-Army-Knife in the occulty world, knowing a bit about not only ghostly hauntings, but cryptozoology, and demonology. Bob also helps people with any sort of paranormal phenomena that they may be experiencing.

    Steve Michaels

    Steve Michaels is a professional wrestler based out of Chicago. He wrestles for multiple promotions across the United States and can currently be seen on the national tv show “OVW Wrestling” on YouToo America every Friday night. In his spare time, Steve is a regular cohost of Bob After Dark and has 15 years of paranormal investigation experience. Steve is also a CoFounder of the Midwest Paranormal Research Society where his primary role is as a member of their Tech Team and evidence analysis.

    Patrick Harrington

    Pat is one half of Ghostly and The Walking Dead Podcast on the DVMPE network. While Patrick is a known skeptic he has a love of everything spooky. You can find Pat on almost all Memoriam Development Podcasts or watching the live streams of Bob After Dark when he’s not behind the microphone.

    Rebecca Rivers

    Rebecca is a co-host and the resident believer of Ghostly podcast. She has been interested in the paranormal and all things spooky since childhood. Rebecca is also the host of the The Walking Dead Podcast on the DVMPE network and can be heard on multiple Memoriam Development Podcasts, including Freak of the Week and Mr. Wiggly’s Moist and Happy Friendship Garden. Rebecca received her Master’s degree in English Literature from DePaul University.

    Chicago’s Paranormal Panel Stories

    Hancock Building in downtown Chicago, IL

    Ursula gives us all the hair-raising details of the hauntings at this famous building. After she discusses the numerous mysterious deaths and accidents over the years, she goes further by revealing its connection to spiders and cults…oh my!

    St. James at Sag Bridge on Archer Avenue

    Pat shares a person story that might shake his non-believer stance before he shares a twist to the Resurrection Mary story.

    The Museum of Science and Industry Pioneer Zephyr in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

    Steve scares us all with the story of a haunted train that none of us knew about, and then shares his personal experiences that shook even the employees working there.

    Crown Point Jail in Crown Point, Indiana

    Bob reveals details about his investigation of this haunted jail, while Steve and Ursula chime in with their own experiences. From seeing the cell that Dillinger escaped from to the two malevolent male spirits, Bob’s stories are pretty terrifying.

    The Eastland Disaster in downtown Chicago, IL

    Rebecca tells the story of the Eastland Disaster before revealing how that tragedy led to several haunted spaces throughout downtown.

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    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, vote!

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    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Special thanks to our Guest Co-Host Bob from Bob After Dark. Find Bob on Facebook @bobafterdark and listen to Bob After Dark wherever you find great podcasts. And thanks to Ursula Bielski for being an amazing guest. You can find her work and sign up for a tour at https://chicagohauntings.com/

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    043 Von Erich Wrestling Family Curse - Listener Choice May 13, 2020
    The Von Erich family (from left to right): Kerry, Fritz, Kevin, Chris (front), Mike and David.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Erich_family#/media/File:Von_Erich_family.jpg

    Is There a Von Erich Family Curse?

    Is there a Von Erich family curse? In Ghostly’s forty-third episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by Bob from Bob After Dark to explore the Von Erich family curse, one of the pro wrestling world’s most tragic stories. With all the tragedy surrounding the Von Erich family, people start to wonder what happened. Was this family of wrestling royalty cursed?

    Listener Warning – This episode contains serious themes on mental illness. Some listeners may be sensitive to some of the history in this story. Parents may want to preview before letting younger listeners listen. If you are struggling, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit crisistextline.org to text someone anytime.

    Fritz and Doris Von Erich (front) with their surviving sons, Left to right: Kerry, Chris, and Kevin.
    Fritz and Doris Von Erich (front) with their surviving sons, Left to right: Kerry, Chris, and Kevin.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who are the Von Erich’s? What was their role in the WCCW and pro wrestling? Who was Fritz Von Erich and what drove him to fame? How did his sons end up in wrestling and what made them some of the most famous wrestlers in Texas? Who were each of the sons and what were they like? What happened to cause 5 of the 6 sons to die? Was it a curse?

    Vote on the Episode

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is the final part of a very scary haunted house story from an anonymous listener, MJ, but this one is the scariest yet! Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    A photo of American wrestler Kerry Von Erich which appears at Amthuc.com.
    A photo of American wrestler Kerry Von Erich which appears at Amthuc.com.

    Ghost Story – Von Erich Family Curse

    Listen to Rebecca tell the story of what drove the most famous of the Von Erich’s, Kerry Von Erich, to contemplate taking his own life, but was it real?

    History of the Von Erich Family

    Pat tells the history of pro-wrestling and how it evolved to where it was in the 1950’s and then the 1980’s, when the Von Erich boys rose to fame. He also reveals the tragedies that struck this family repeatedly.

    Von Erich patriarch Fritz Von Erich
    Von Erich patriarch Fritz Von Erich

    The Debate

    Rebecca offers ideas on curses, and then discusses what may have caused this family to be cursed. Did someone put a curse of the family? Were there just too many “accidents”? Did ghosts speak to Kerry? Then Bob and Pat share what they think is real and what is just tragic.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Sleep Paralysis episode – is paranormal activity sometimes the cause for sleep paralysis? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.

    Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch! NEW ITEM: Ghostly masks!

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Erich_family
    LWS Pro Wrestling: https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2018/02/18/von-erich-curse-kerry-von-erich-passes-away-25-years-ago/
    Fansided: https://dailyddt.com/2017/11/23/the-lonesome-deaths-of-the-von-erichs/
    Medium: https://medium.com/wrestling-deep-end/wrestling-abuse-and-death-the-twisted-tale-of-the-von-erich-family-ba689fd51021
    Paranormal Searchers: https://parasearcher.blogspot.com/2014/11/10-families-with-extremely-creepy-curses.html
    Vice Video – The Dark Side of the Rign – The Last of the Von Erichs: https://video.vice.com/en_us/topic/the-von-erichs

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Special thanks to our Guest Co-Host Bob from Bob After Dark. Find Bob on Facebook @bobafterdark and listen to Bob After Dark wherever you find great podcasts.

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    042 Sleep Paralysis Apr 29, 2020
    The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (1781) is thought to be a depiction of sleep paralysis perceived as a demonic visitation.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis#/media/File:John_Henry_Fuseli_-_The_Nightmare.JPG

    Can Sleep Paralysis be Attributed to the Paranormal?

    Can sleep paralysis be attributed to the paranormal? In Ghostly’s forty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the frightening world of sleep paralysis. They interview friend of the podcast Amanda Davila (Have Camera Will Travel) about her personal experience with it. Six to eight percent of people experience some sort of sleep paralysis at least once in their lives. What is like and what causes it? And why is it so completely terrifying?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What happens during sleep paralysis? What are the common things people claim happen to them during an episode? How long has this been happening to people? What do people say they see? What do scientists say causes sleep paralysis, and what paranormal explanations do those that have it believe? Why is it so scary?

    Fritz Schwimbeck - My Dream, My Bad Dream. 1915 Sleep paralysis hag
    Fritz Schwimbeck – My Dream, My Bad Dream. 1915

    Vote on the Episode

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is the part two of a very scary haunted house story from an anonymous listener, MJ. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    The Nightmare Johann Heinrich Füssli. Painted in the 1700s depicting demons from sleep paralysis
    The Nightmare Johann Heinrich Füssli

    Ghost Story – Sleep Paralysis

    Listen to Rebecca tell the story of a common, but nonetheless terrifying, episode of sleep paralysis.

    History of Sleep Paralysis

    Pat tells the history of sleep paralysis. He covers its long, strange history and explains the three most common types of sleep paralysis events.

    Le Cauchemar (The Nightmare), by Eugène Thivier (1894). Another depiction of the demon of sleep paralysis
    Le Cauchemar (The Nightmare), by Eugène Thivier (1894)

    Time for the Debate

    Rebecca tells stories of those who have experienced sleep paralysis, and they all have paranormal as a part of them. Pat dives into the scientific explanation of what happens to victims. Listen to the debate and decide what you think is true.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Jack the Ripper episode – is paranormal activity sometimes just microclimates? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis
    Lucid Dream Society: https://www.luciddreamsociety.com/sleep-paralysis-stories/
    LiveScience: https://www.livescience.com/50876-sleep-paralysis.html
    GlobalNews: https://globalnews.ca/news/5177498/sleep-paralysis-demon-science/
    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/4jbipp/sleep_paralysis_experiences/d35j6xy/
    BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/wake-up-wake-up-wake-up
    Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/sleep-paralysis-stories/christopher-shultz

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Deepest thanks to our Special Guest Amanda Davila. Find her amazing photography on Facebook @havecamerawilltravel and on Instagram @hcwtphoto and hear and see her in Memoriam Development podcasts and productions.

    Watch us record this episode on YouTube

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    041 Jack The Ripper Apr 15, 2020
    One of a series of images from the Illustrated London News for October 13, 1888 carrying the overall caption, "With the Vigilance Committee in the East End". This specific image is entitled "A Suspicious Character".

    Do Jack the Ripper and his Victims Still Haunt this Earth?

    Do Jack the Ripper and his victims still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s forty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the dark history of the world’s first famous serial killer and the ghost stories still told about the Ripper and his victims. *Listener warning for this episode – it includes graphic descriptions of violence. Parents may want to vet this episode before allowing children to listen.

    The last crime of Jack the Ripper, as depicted in a 1891 newspaper. Today, some are trying to reverse more than a century of treating his victims as anonymous footnotes.Credit...Guyot, via Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis — Getty Images

    The last crime of Jack the Ripper, as depicted in a 1891 newspaper. Today, some are trying to reverse more than a century of treating his victims as anonymous footnotes.Credit…Guyot, via Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis — Getty Images

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Jack the Ripper? What was the environment like in London and Whitechapel at the time the crimes took place? Can history help us understand what happened and why the killer became so famous? Who were the Ripper’s victims, and how did he kill them? What is the psychological and physical profile of this killer? Who are some of the most common suspects and what evidence is there for and against each? Where do people today claim to see ghosts of Jack the Ripper’s victims? What do they see and hear? Does Jack the Ripper himself still haunt London?

    Vote on this Episode

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail is the first part of a very scary haunted house story from an anonymous listener, MJ. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story

    Listen to Rebecca tell the story of a couple who claim to have seen the ghost of Catherine Eddowes and maybe even the Ripper himself.

    Catherine Eddowes grave post 2003
    Catherine Eddowes grave post 2003

    History of Jack the Ripper

    Listen to Pat tell the extensive history of Jack the Ripper. He starts with setting the scene of Whitechapel during the second half of the 19th century before going through all the possible victims of the Whitechapel murders. Rebecca and Pat take their guesses as who his true victims might be, including the canonical five. Then we dive into the psychological and physical profiles of the Ripper and several of the most likely candidates for who was the real killer.

    Annie Chapman Before And After Death. From The Illustrated Police News, 22nd September 1888.
    Annie Chapman Before And After Death. From The Illustrated Police News, 22nd September 1888.

    Time for the Debate

    Rebecca offers evidence for hauntings not only by several of Jack the Ripper’s victims, but also of Jack himself. Listen to the debate and decide what you think is true.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Microclimates episode – is paranormal activity sometimes just microclimates? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

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    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
    Haunted London: http://www.haunted-london.com/jack-the-ripper-ghosts.html
    Jack the Ripper Tour: https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/jack-the-ripper-ghosts/
    Spookyisles: https://www.spookyisles.com/where-to-find-the-ghosts-of-jack-the-rippers-victim/
    HowStuffWorks: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/jack-the-ripper3.htm

    As mentioned in the episode, there is a photo of Mary Jane Kelly. It is graphic, so click with caution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper#/media/File:MaryJaneKelly_Ripper_100.jpg

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    040 Microclimates Apr 01, 2020
    https://vinepair.com/articles/what-the-heck-is-a-microclimate/

    Is Some Paranormal Evidence Really Just Microclimates?

    Is some paranormal evidence really just microclimates? In Ghostly’s fortieth episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by friends of the podcast Nick Mataragas from Memoriam Development and Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark. They all take a dive deep into a frequent topic on Ghostly: Microclimates. When talking about paranormal activity, believers and skeptics often debate if a cold spot is just a microclimate. But is that true? Join us for an Opposite Day where Rebecca takes on the history and Pat gives the skeptic evidence.

    Schematic of microclimatic processes relating to heat and water transfer of an organism, after Porter et al
    Schematic of micro-climate processes relating to heat and water transfer of an organism, after Porter et al

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What are microclimates? When and where do they occur? What causes microclimates? What are some famous examples? Are there paranormal stories involving microclimates? How do paranormal investigators use microclimates when studying a haunting? What stories has Ghostly told that might involve microclimates?

    Tree ferns thrive in a protected dell area in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, in Cornwall, England, latitude 50° 15'N.
    Tree ferns thrive in a protected dell area in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, in Cornwall, England, latitude 50° 15’N.

    Vote on the Episode

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    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail this time is from Bob After Dark involving a famous band and a ghostly interruption. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    A photographer captured this image of the hanging of William Roe at the Napa County Courthouse 1897. Napa County Sheriffs Museum
    A photographer captured this image of the hanging of William Roe at the Napa County Courthouse 1897. Napa County Sheriffs Museum

    Ghost Story

    Opposite Week means this time Pat tells the ghost story. It’s personal and it involves some scary graveyard exploration.

    History of Microclimates

    Listen to Rebecca share information about what microclimates are and how they are formed. The six main ways include the sun, topography, water, vegetation, soil, and structures. Microclimates are helpful with farming as well as urban planning. Many coastal areas have a lot of interesting microclimates, and they can cause a lot of curious phenomena.

    Time for the Debate

    Pat offers several paranormal stories that potentially involve microclimates, which includes stories from the Iroquois Theater Fire, Alcatraz, Monk’s Castle, and Napa Valley. Nick, Bob, and Rebecca all share their ideas of what’s a microclimate and what’s a paranormal phenomena before a final debate to seek the truth.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for The Conjuring episode – was the Perron family home haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast

    Special Thanks to our Guest Hosts

    Nick Matagragas – Memoriam Development, Nick Mataragas Creative

    Bob Anderson – Bob After Dark

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microclimate
    Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/science/microclimate
    Urban Hub: https://urban-hub.com/energy_efficiency/rethinking-the-use-of-urban-microclimates/
    Urban Farmer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zZVl_2rPyw
    Oregon State YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzWhnudcIhA
    Napa Valley Register: https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/columnists/lynne-champlin/the-ghost-of-william-roe/article_f014117a-571a-504f-8822-3384653ae04a.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    039 The Conjuring - The Haunting of the Perron Family Mar 18, 2020
    Vera Farmiga inspects a spooky prop on the set of “The Conjuring.”(Michael Tackett)
https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/conjuring-plagued-real-spooks-director-article-1.1398134

    Was the Perron Family Home Haunted?

    Was the Perron family home haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca dive deep into the story behind the movie The Conjuring. The Perron family claims to have lived with at least nine ghost for 10 years. After they had had enough, the Perrons called on the Warrens, famous paranormal investigators, to come and investigate. The movie portrays some of the story, but the original story turns out to be even more interesting and frightening than the movie. Did the Perrons experience paranormal phenomena?

    The Perron Family - Carolyn, Roger, Andrea, Nancy, Christine, Cindy, April
    The Perron Family – Carolyn, Roger, Andrea, Nancy, Christine, Cindy, April

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who are the Perrons? What is true and what is false about the movie The Conjuring? Who are Ed and Lorraine Warren, and what did they claim was happening at the Perron home? Were they telling the truth about what happened? What does Andrea Perron, the oldest daughter, claim about the family’s experience? Do we have any stories from other family members? What paranormal activity did the Perrons claim to see and how did they react? Did anything paranormal happen on the set while filming the movie? Is the house haunted?

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail from our Ghostly Society talking about a ghost named Bob. Bob has been around a long time, and he seems to like spaghetti. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    PMYCXH Prod DB © Warner Bros. - Evergreen Media Group - New Line Cinema - The Safran Company / DR CONJURING: LES DOSSIERS WARREN (THE CONJURING) de James Wan 2013 USA avec les vrais Lorraine Warren et Ed Warren photo d'archive
    PMYCXH Prod DB © Warner Bros. – Evergreen Media Group – New Line Cinema – The Safran Company / DR CONJURING: LES DOSSIERS WARREN (THE CONJURING) de James Wan 2013 USA avec les vrais Lorraine Warren et Ed Warren photo d’archive

    Ghost Story

    Rebecca tells this week’s story through the diary of a little girl based on the claims of the youngest Perron daughter and her “imaginary” friend. Who was her friend, and why didn’t she tell anyone?

    History of the Perrons and the Home in Harrisburg

    Listen to Pat give the twisting history of what the Perrons claim happened when they moved into their new home in Rhode Island. From foul smells, hair pulling, and ghostly kisses good night to ghost sightings throughout the house, the details of the Perron’s story make a compelling tale. However, when Pat looks into what the family and the Warren’s claim about the history of the house and who might be haunting it, he finds some debatable information.

    Allegedly, this is the oldest known photo of the Perron family house, taken many years before the family moved in.
    Allegedly, this is the oldest known photo of the Perron family house, taken many years before the family moved in.

    Time for the Debate

    Pat starts of the debate this time by poking at the history and story given by the Parrons. Rebecca then covers the paranormal activity both with the Perrons and with the movie. They debate what is true, and then you, the listener, decides.

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    The farmhouse in Harrisville where the Perron family experienced disturbing events were described in “House of Darkness House of Light” by Andrea Perron. Photo Credit: Andrea Perron

    Poll Results

    Who won this week’s poll? Is the Old Chicago City Cemetery haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    The Independent:https://www.independentri.com/independents/arts_and_living/article_6384181e-c763-5fd3-ace5-e40dbf015a5d.html
    Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/correcting-the-conjuring-house-history/
    USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/22/conjuring-true-story-perron/2457209/
    ATI: https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting
    History Collection: https://historycollection.co/16-reasons-why-the-true-story-behind-the-conjuring-is-even-creepier-than-the-movie/10/
    Film Daily: https://filmdaily.co/news/ed-and-lorraine-warren/
    History vs. Hollywood: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring.php
    NY Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/conjuring-plagued-real-spooks-director-article-1.1398134
    YouTube Perron Family Round Table Les Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1wGP1si_Qc
    Paranormal Scholar: https://www.paranormalscholar.com/perron-family-haunting/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    038 Old Chicago City Cemetery and Haunted Lincoln Park Mar 04, 2020
    Couch Tomb at Lincoln Park
https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-ghosts-at-lincoln-park-zoo.html

    Is the site of the Old Chicago City Cemetery Haunted?

    Is the site of the old Chicago city cemetery haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by Bob After Dark and paranormal historian Jack Blu to tell the story of the old Chicago City Cemetery and haunted Lincoln Park. When Chicago decided to relocate the city cemetery in the mid-1800’s, they didn’t move all the bodies. Today, those bodies are still there under Lincoln Park with a lot of ghostly reports all over the park, including the Lincoln Park Zoo. Are they true?

    Rush of fugitives through the Potter's Field toward Lincoln Park; Based on a Sketch by Theo R. Davis, from Harper's Weekly, November 4, 1871 (ichi-02881)
    Rush of fugitives through the Potter’s Field toward Lincoln Park; Based on a Sketch by Theo R. Davis, from Harper’s Weekly, November 4, 1871 (ichi-02881)

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What was the old Chicago City Cemetery? Where was it? Why was it moved? Why weren’t all the bodies moved? What is Couch’s tomb, and what do we know about it? Where are their ghost sightings? Who are the ghosts people claim to see? What paranormal activity happens around the park, especially at the Lincoln Park Zoo? What happened at the Ulysses S. Grant statue? What was the suicide bridge? Is Lincoln Park haunted?

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail from a special listener tells of spooky happenings close to home. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Photo from Listener Mail Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington

    Ghost Story of Lincoln Park

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the sightings of a woman in white at a ladies in Lincoln Park Zoo.

    History of the Old Chicago City Cemetery

    Listen to Pat give the fascinating history of the old Chicago City Cemetery. It was a popular place until a doctor realized that having bodies so close to the lake might not be good for the water supply. Chicagoans also decided they’d rather have a park than a cemetery by the beautiful lakeside. Unfortunately, several factors, the most of important of which was the Great Chicago Fire, made it difficult to relocate the bodies. Couch’s Tomb is the only visible grave left at the park, and no one knows what or who is inside, and no one seems to have the keys to get inside.

    Lincoln Park: Photo of Skeleton found when breaking ground for Lincoln Park Zoo
    Photo of Skeleton found when breaking ground for Lincoln Park Zoo

    Time for the Debate on Lincoln Park Haunting

    Restless spirits haunt the park. Or that’s what many visitors and workers at the Lincoln Park Zoo have claimed over the years. Paranormal activities continue at the zoo and around the park as well. Listen to the debate and you decide!

    Vote on the Episode

    Using the poll on our Facebook page, listeners can vote on whether the site of the Old Chicago City Cemetery is still haunted. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the William Henry Harrison episode. Does he haunt the White House, or is it just people hearing things? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Chicago Now: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-quirk/2012/10/guess-what-there-are-thousands-of-bodies-under-lincoln-park/
    Chicago Reader: https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/a-conservatory-a-zoo-and-12000-corpses/Content?oid=1109775
    Great Chicago Fire.org: https://www.greatchicagofire.org/landmarks/city-cemetery-now-southern-end-of-lincoln-park/
    WBEZ: https://www.wbez.org/shows/dynamic-range/the-secret-history-of-lincoln-parks-cemetery/cc177b5a-9b46-4637-b46e-6b2babb54e28
    Karla Sullivan: https://karlasullivandotcom.wordpress.com/2018/10/11/lincoln-park-ghosts/
    JMPressley: http://www.jmpressley.net/articles/history/lincolnpark.html
    Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-ghosts-at-lincoln-park-zoo.html

    Music for this episode performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Special Thanks to Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark, Jack Blu, Chuck Load of Comics, The Chumpcast, ReedPop, and C2E2 for making this episode possible.

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    037 William Henry Harrison – 31 Days in Office Feb 19, 2020
    Daguerreotype of an oil painting depicting William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Harrison#/media/File:William_Henry_Harrison_daguerreotype_edit.jpg

    Does William Henry Harrison Still Haunt this Earth?

    Does William Henry Harrison still haunt this Earth? In Ghostly’s thirty-seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the story of President William Henry Harrison in honor of President’s Day. Harrison was the first president to die in office after only 31 days. Does the United States’ 9th President haunt the attic of the White House?

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was William Henry Harrison? What was his childhood like? How did he get into politics? Was he partly responsible for the War of 1812? Did he really die because he didn’t wear a coat to his inauguration or was it because of something else? Where is his ghost seen in the White House, and how do witnesses describe what they see? Who else is said to haunt the attic? Does his Vice President, John Tyler, also haunt the White House? Does William Henry Harrison?

    William Henry Harrison on Horseback
    William Henry Harrison on Horseback

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail from our new Facebook Group, Ghostly Society. Listen to one of the sweetest ghost stories you’ll ever hear, and then join the group to join the discussion.

    Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the sightings of William Henry Harrison and then imagine what it would be like to see his ghost.

    This print depicts Tecumseh meeting with William Henry Harrison in 1810. Tecumseh biographer John Sugden describes this depiction as "extremely inaccurate,” particularly the clothing of the Native Americans.John Reuben Chapin and William Ridgway (engraver), circa 1818.
    This print depicts Tecumseh meeting with William Henry Harrison in 1810. Tecumseh biographer John Sugden describes this depiction as “extremely inaccurate,” particularly the clothing of the Native Americans.John Reuben Chapin and William Ridgway (engraver), circa 1818.

    History of William Henry Harrison

    Listen to Pat give the fascinating history of President Harrison. He grew up wanting to be a doctor, but ended up following many of his ancestors into politics. Harrison served in many posts, but one of his most famous was as Governor of the Northwest Territories and the Indiana Territory. While in this role, he negotiated with Native American tribes. One of these turned sour and helped lead to the War of 1812. A former military officer, Harrison left politics to join the war. This combination of military service and politics led him to the White House, but unfortunately, his presidency only lasted 31 days.

    Death of William Henry Harrison
    Death of William Henry Harrison

    Time for the Debate

    After President Harrison’s untimely death, witnesses have claimed to hear him in the attic at the White House. Some have also claimed to see him as a figure with a blue glow, while others have claimed to see David Burns, the farmer whose land was taken to build the White House, in the attic. William Henry Harrison’s Vice President John Tyler was the first VP to take over for a president and has also been sighted in the White House as a ghost. Listen to Pat and Rebecca debate these sightings and give their believability ratings.

    Tippecanoe and Tyler Too William Henry Harrison Political Ad
    Tippecanoe and Tyler Too William Henry Harrison Political Ad

    Vote on the Episode

    Vote on if William Henry Harrison still haunts this world using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything.

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Bonnie and Clyde episode – do they haunt this world or not? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Harrison
    The Whitehouse.gov: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-henry-harrison/
    Theresa’s Haunted House: http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-attic-ghosts-of-white-house.html
    Mysterious Universe: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/09/the-ghosts-that-may-still-be-haunting-the-oval-office/
    Fair Weather Lewis: https://fairweatherlewis.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/whos-that-rummaging-in-the-attic-ghosts-of-the-white-house/
    Listverse: https://listverse.com/2012/08/22/top-10-haunted-areas-of-the-whitehouse/
    History Channel: https://www.history.com/news/john-tylers-passionate-white-house-romance

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    036 The Story of Bonnie and Clyde Feb 05, 2020
    Bonnie and Clyde in March 1933 in a photo found by police at an abandoned hideout

    Do Bonnie and Clyde Still Haunt this Earth?

    Do Bonnie and Clyde still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s thirty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the story of Bonnie and Clyde in honor of Valentine’s Day. These partners in crime loved each other fiercely in life…and also in death? In this paranormal podcast, hear the tale of the Barrow gang and decide if these lovers’ spirits linger.

    Bonnie with a shotgun reaches for officer Persell's pistol in Clyde's waistband.
    Bonnie with a shotgun reaches for officer Persell’s pistol in Clyde’s waistband.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was Clyde Barrow? Who was Bonnie Parker? How did they meet? What led them to a life of crime, and how did they become so famous? Who else was in the Barrow Gang? What crimes did they commit? How did they get caught, and how did they die? Where have people seen their ghosts? What is the death car? Do Bonnie and Clyde still haunt this world?

    Parker's pose with a cigar and gun gained her an image in the press as a "cigar-smoking gun moll" after police found the undeveloped film in the Joplin house
    Parker’s pose with a cigar and gun gained her an image in the press as a “cigar-smoking gun moll” after police found the undeveloped film in the Joplin house

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listener mail from our new Facebook Group, Ghostly Society. Listen to the story of a toy that wouldn’t stop talking…even without batteries. Then join the group to join the discussion.

    Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the Baker Hotel, one of the places people claim to have seen the ghosts of Bonnie and Clyde.

    Death Car behind class Nevada
    Death Car behind class Nevada

    History of Bonnie and Clyde

    Listen to Pat give the fascinating history of Bonnie and Clyde. The famous gangsters were bank robbers, murders, and lovers. After growing up in and out of prison, Clyde decided he would never be taken alive and Bonnie wanted to join him in a life of fame and glory. Former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer and his posse granted the duo their wish in May 1934 near Gibsland, Louisiana when they ambushed the couple and shot up their car.

    Former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, the Barrow Gang's relentless shadow after the notorious Eastham prison breakout
    Former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, the Barrow Gang’s relentless shadow after the notorious Eastham prison breakout

    Time for the Debate

    Since Bonnie and Clyde’s gruesome deaths, their ghosts have been sighted where they died, where they are buried, in the car they were shot in, and in some of the places they stayed in the life on the run. Listen to Pat and Rebecca debate these sightings and give their believability ratings.

    Vote on the Episode

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    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Alcatraz episode – haunted or not? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde
    Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ghosts-of-bonnie-and-clyde.html
    Anomalien: https://anomalien.com/the-ghosts-of-bonnie-and-clyde/
    Texas Hideout: http://texashideout.tripod.com/spirits.html
    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/ahk38s/bonnie_and_clyde_field_trip/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65sWnvheKww
    Last Podcast on the Left: https://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/episodes/2019/6/14/episode-369-bonnie-and-clyde-part-i-once-you-go-short

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    035 Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary Jan 22, 2020
    Alcatraz today from the water. https://pixabay.com/photos/alcatraz-prison-building-island-53168/

    Is Alcatraz Haunted?

    Is Alcatraz haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Not only does this former fortress have an interesting history, it also is shrouded in spooky stories. But is it a home for ghosts?

    Older drawing of Alcatraz and the Lighthouse with two men in a rowboat.
    Older drawing of Alcatraz and the Lighthouse with two men in a rowboat.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is the history of Alcatraz Island, and how did it get its name? What role did the prison play in the Civil War? How did it go from military fortress to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary to tourist destination? Did anyone ever escape from Alcatraz? Which cell blocks are considered the most haunted and why? Who are some of the most famous “residents” of the island? What are the biggest ghost stories? Is Alcatraz haunted?

    Warden's House (Alcatraz Island). Photo by Bernard Spragg
    Warden’s House (Alcatraz Island). Photo by Bernard Spragg

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Special Bonus Reader Request! Eric, son of Mondo, requested we tell a story in honor of Chinese New Year, so listen to how the beginnings of this major holiday actually stem from a supernatural creature.

    We also have some great personal stories from listener Elisa involving a personal ghost…or do they? Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story – Alcatraz

    Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on one of the most famous ghost sightings on Alcatraz involving one of its most famous residents.

    History of Alcatraz

    Listen to Pat give the history of Alcatraz prison. He explains how it came into the hands of the United States government, and then discusses the Rock’s dark history of being first a military fortress and then a maximum-security federal penitentiary.

    Alcatraz was only in use for 29 years as a federal prison. But during that time it housed some of the most notorious criminals in American History.

    • Al Capone
    • The Birdman of Alcatraz – Robert Franklin Stroud (who was actually a Ornithologist, but he couldn’t keep birds on Alcatraz) (he was also a pimp at the age of 18 in Alaska)
    • George “Machine Gun” Kelly
    • Bumpy Johnson (got the name from a bump on the back of his head)
    • Rafael Cancel Miranda (a member of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party who attacked the United States Capitol building in 1954)
    • Mickey Cohen (who was actually a Professional Boxer and a mobster boss)
    • Arthur R. “Doc” Barker (he was killed while trying to escape Alcatraz)
    • Alvin “Creepy” Karpis (holds the record for the most time in prison on Alcatraz – 26 years) named creepy because of his sinister smile. He was a Canadian and of Lithuanian decent
    Alcatraz, Island, California, Prison, alcatraz, island, corridor, indoors, cellar, architecture, day
    Alcatraz, Island, California, Prison, alcatraz, island, corridor, indoors, cellar, architecture, day

    Time for Debate!

    Join Pat and Rebecca for a debate on several of the most often told stories of the prison. Cell Blocks D and C are full of ghost stories and former guards and even a warden have spooky experiences to share. Are they telling the truth? Listen and you decide.

    Alcatraz Island - 1895
    Alcatraz Island – 1895

    Vote on the Episode

    Vote on if Alcatraz is haunted using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners said for the Tarot Card episode. Do you all think Tarot Cards can predict the future? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! Tell us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island
    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-alcatrazghosts/
    https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-legends.htm
    https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-blog/2018/7/22/our-trip-to-alcatraz-americas-most-haunted-prison
    https://www.liveabout.com/haunting-ghost-stories-of-alcatraz-972971

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    034 The Tarot Jan 08, 2020
    Three cards from a Visconti-Sforza Tarot deck. Featuring: Ace of cups, Queen of coins and the Knight of staves.
Bonifacio Bembo (original) - http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Viscontisforzatarot.jpg

    Can Tarot Cards be used to Predict the Future?

    Can Tarot Cards be used to Predict the Future? In Ghostly’s thirty-fourth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the mysterious world of Tarot Cards. Many believe that these cards hold the power to predict the future and give advice. But can they?

    Tarot Card Collection Photo by Rebecca Rivers
    Tarot Card Collection Photo by Rebecca Rivers

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What are Tarot cards? What is the history of the cards and why were they created? How are they used today, and who uses them for mystical purposes? What other uses do tarot cards have? What are the rules for doing a tarot reading and are there some rules that aren’t true? Can anyone read tarot cards? What do the cards mean, and what is the best way to learn how to read them? How should I act as a reader, and how should I act as a questioner? Can tarot cards be used to predict the future?

     The Queen of Staves from the Visconti-Sforza deck. Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo (15th century)
    The Queen of Staves from the Visconti-Sforza deck. Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo (15th century)

    Rebecca Does A Reading For Ghostly

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This episode we have some really creepy home story from listener Adam Gibson involving some middle of the night spookiness. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story

    Listen to Rebecca tell the rules of how to conduct a tarot reading.

    History of Tarot Cards

    Listen to Pat give the history of tarot cards. After exploring when the cards were created and why. Pat explores the evolution of how they have been used over the centuries. Surprisingly, they have not always been used for psychic readings. Even today they have many different uses.

    Time for the Debate!

    Join Pat and Rebecca for a good old-fashioned debate on the meaning behind tarot cards. They also debate how they are used. You might be surprised at the turn this debate takes on the morality readings.

    Sample of Ghostly's Tarot Reading Photo by Patrick Harrington
    Sample of Ghostly’s Tarot Reading Photo by Patrick Harrington

    Vote on the Episode!

    Vote on if Tarot Cards can Predict the Future using the poll on our Facebook page. Search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Poll Results

    No poll results from our feel-good Christmas episode on helpful spirits. Still, need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! Send us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=12009
    https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18172/how-to-do-a-basic-tarot-reading-for-yourself-or-a-friend.html
    https://tarotparlor.com/blog/5-golden-rules-of-tarot-reading/
    https://www.healyourlife.com/the-basic-rules-of-tarot
    https://www.biddytarot.com/12-tarot-tips-for-the-tarot-beginner/
    https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/77236103-tarot-myths-debunked-nine-rules-of-tarot-you-can-mostly-ignore
    https://www.trueghosttales.com/tarot-cards.php
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot

    Music for this episode performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    Don’t forget to check out frequent guest Mondo’s new album! Lifebomb – Path to Ruin
    https://music.apple.com/us/album/path-to-ruin/1493662201
    Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x9x8ezlTGg

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    033 Holiday Special - Big John and The Gray Man Dec 25, 2019
    Haunted Trees

    Helpful Spirits

    Helpful Spirits. In Ghostly’s thirty-third episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the lore of Big John and The Gray Man. These folktales of helpful ghosts are a perfect way to continue the old English tradition of telling ghost stories at the holidays. Except these stories are ones many believe to be true.

    The Gray Man Shadow
    The Gray Man Shadow

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Our first listener mail ghost story with a skeptic bent. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Big John

    Listen to Rebecca tell the story of Big John, the helpful headless miner of West Virginia. After a tragic death involving explosives, this miner returns as a caring spirit to help guide lost miners to safety. Big John and the Gray Man both work to save those threatened by their environment.

    The Gray Man

    Listen to Pat tell the story of the Gray Man of Pawleys Island in South Carolina. This legend tells of a figure that appears to warn residents of impending severe storms, with the sightings as recent as 2018. There are several explanations of who the Gray Man is, so Pat dives into two of the most popular. Both involve missing fiances, and one is named Enoch Arden.

    Drawing of Big John
    Drawing of Big John

    Poll Results

    Also included in this episode are the results from last episode’s poll. The voting came down to the wire! Did listeners believe that Hull House is haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

    Done Listening?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! Tell us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    https://rare.us/rare-life/the-gray-man-hurricane-ghost/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gray_Man_(ghost)
    https://www.southernliving.com/news/the-gray-man-hurricane-florence-pawleys-island
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl7oZEuYb8M
    https://www.southstrandnews.com/community/museum-around-the-corner-the-gray-man/article_89afd2fc-1033-11e9-87fa-4373d9698b67.html
    https://wvexplorer.com/2019/08/20/tale-of-big-john-among-west-virginias-best-known-ghost-stories/
    https://www.somercanon.com/2017/07/27/accidents-make-yucky-ghosts/
    https://www.wvpublic.org/post/spooky-tales-and-haunting-legends-are-alive-and-well-appalachia#stream/0

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    032 Hull House, Jane Addams, and the Devil Baby Dec 11, 2019

    Is Hull House Haunted?

    Hull House Today https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Hull_House_1.JPG/2048px-Hull_House_1.JPG

    Is Hull House haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca and special guest Mondo explore Jane Addam’s Hull House and the Devil Baby in Chicago. Visitors often call Hull House one of the most haunted locations in the city. In its heyday as a settlement house, legends told of a devil baby born and kept at the mansion. Stories of a woman in white and other spirits draw visitors from all over the world. But is it haunted?

    Devil Child' Still Sought By Thousands Newspaper Headline
    ‘Devil Child’ Still Sought By Thousands Newspaper Headline

    Questions Explored in this Episodes

    What was Hull House? What is it today? Who was Jane Addams and what did she accomplish at Hull House and in her life? Who was Charles Hull, the house’s namesake? What were the stories about the Devil Baby, and were those stories real? Who haunts the second floor? Why did those who lived there keep a pitcher of water by the door to the attic? What man or men haunt the staircase and make the chandelier move? Can you hear little girls playing around the fountain? Is Hull House haunted?

     Famous image taken by Dale Kaczmarek in 1980 that shows monk-like ghosts floating down the Hull House staircase.
    Famous image taken by Dale Kaczmarek in 1980 that shows monk-like ghosts floating down the Hull House staircase.

    Listener Mail and Questions!

    Listener mail about The Clown Motel from someone who works in Tonopah, NV, and this reader has some great insight into the story behind it. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Hull House Fountain  photo by Rebecca Rivers
    Hull House Fountain photo by Rebecca Rivers

    Ghost Story

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by the paranormal sightings at Hull House and learn some history as well.

    History of Hull House, Charles Hull, and Jane Addams

    Listen to Pat and Rebecca give the history in this extra long episode. Pat explores the amazing philanthropic background of Charles Hull and his heir, Helen Culver before discussing Hull House itself and the legend of the Devil Baby. Rebecca covers the history of Jane Addams, including her life and all the social work she inspired.

    Jane Addams

    Time for the debate!

    Join Pat, Rebecca, and Mondo for a debate on all the different ghost people have claimed to see over the years at Hull House. Everyone lays out their best case, so then you the listeners can decide. Who do you believe?

    Charles J. Hull Memorial at Rosehill Cemetary Chicago
    Charles J. Hull Memorial at Rosehill Cemetary Chicago

    Now is the time to vote on this episode!

    Vote on if Hull House is haunted using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Poll Results

    Also included in this episode are the results from last episode’s poll. The voting came down to the wire! Is the Clown Motel is haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode on the Clown Motel? Check it out here.

    Done listening to the episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! Send us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/jane-addams
    https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1931/addams/biographical/
    https://www.hullhousemuseum.org/about-jane-addams
    https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1916/10/the-devil-baby-at-hull-house/305428/
    https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/illinois-best-haunted-place-visit
    http://www.hauntdetective.com/hauntings-legends-folklore/chicago/westside/85-jane-addams-and-hull-house
    https://www.rent.com/blog/chicagos-most-haunted-countdown-3-jane-addams-hull-house/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_House

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

    The post 032 Hull House, Jane Addams, and the Devil Baby appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.


    031 Clown Motel Nov 27, 2019
    The outside of the Clown Motel. Image from Wikimedia Commons

    Is the Clown Motel Haunted?

    Is the Clown Motel Haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Clown Motel in Tonopah, NV. This motel is full of clowns in all shapes and sizes, and is also located right next to a cemetery. Many claim they have seen and heard paranormal activity while spending the night. Is it haunted?

    Famous Signs outside the Clown Motel
    Famous Signs outside the Clown Motel

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Where is the Clown Motel? Who built it and who has owned it since? Why did they give it the theme of clowns, and then fill it with many, many clowns? What is the history of Tonopah, Nevada? How did it become a town? What paranormal sightings have guests and employees had? Is the Clown Motel haunted?

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This episode we have some really creepy home stories from listener Adam Gibson. They involve doors, dogs, and shadow figures. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    Ghost Story at the Clown Motel

    Listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by the paranormal sightings at the motel over the years, while putting yourself in the position of a guest at this famously haunted motel.

    One of the potentially haunted clowns at the Clown Motel. An evil looking clown in a cage
    One of the potentially haunted clowns at the Clown Motel

    History of Tonopah and the Clown Motel

    Listen to Pat give the history of Tonopah as a town. The story of how it started is fascinating, as is the story of how the cemetery next to motel started. So many people were buried there in such a short time, it was only open for a few years. The history of the motel itself is also odd and a bit mysterious.

    Big Clown in the lobby
    Big Clown in the lobby

    Time for the debate!

    Join Pat and Rebecca for a good old fashioned debate on the paranormal activity reported at the Clown Motel by guests and employees over the years. Both lay out their best case, but who do you believe?

    Now is the time to vote on this episode!

    Vote on if the Clown Motel is haunted using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Poll Results

    Find out what listeners voted on our previous episode! Does John Wayne Gacy haunt this earth? Still need to listen to our previous episode on Gacy? Check it out here.

    Done listening to the episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    http://www.tonopahnevada.com/clown-motel/
    https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g46006-d2253211-Reviews-Clown_Motel-Tonopah_Nevada.html
    https://the-line-up.com/clown-motel-tonopah
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLvXS-17KsA
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E78KJgd8HgQ
    https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/clown-motel
    https://www.bustle.com/p/this-clown-motel-in-nevada-is-pretty-much-the-scariest-motel-in-the-world-8677740

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    030 John Wayne Gacy The Killer Clown Nov 13, 2019

    Does John Wayne Gacy Haunt this Earth?

    John Wayne Gacy mug shot
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/john-wayne-gacy

    Does John Wayne Gacy still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s thirtieth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the life, death, and possible afterlife of serial killer (and clown!) John Wayne Gacy. They were joined in this live episode by Nick Mataragas, the last man to have played Gacy on the TV show Ghost Adventures. Special thanks to Lawlor’s on Archer for hosting Ghostly and The Southside Podfest and thank you to Memoriam Development for organizing such a great festival!

    Nick Mataragas as John Wayne Gacy dressed as Pogo the clown
    Nick Mataragas as John Wayne Gacy dressed as Pogo the clown

    Questions Explored in the Episode

    Who was John Wayne Gacy? What were his crimes? What was his childhood like? How did he become a clown? What happened in his personal and professional life, and how did that fit with his criminal life? How did the police catch him? Did he confess? Who were people that talked to him in jail? How did he die? What happened after his death? Where is his brain? Does his spirit still haunt this earth?

    John Wayne Gacy in red suit
    John Wayne Gacy in red suit

    Announcement

    Kickstarter for Memoriam Development! Sponsor of the Southside Podfest and home to several podcasts that Pat and Rebecca perform on, Memoriam Development has a Kickstarter to help free themselves for their own network. Check out the awesome rewards, including podcasting lessons with Pat, naming characters, and even being on a podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1806989398/freedom-for-memoriam-development-podcasters

    Listener Mail and Questions

    This episode we took questions and stories LIVE while recording our episode. Hear several spooky stories about Lawlor’s, the very bar where we did the recording. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    History of Gacy

    Listen to Pat give John Gacy’s history. We learn about his childhood and upbringing as well as some horrific things that happened to Gacy and how he got his start doing horrific things himself. Pat also covers how he stalked and murdered his victims, and then explains how he was finally caught.

    Debate on Gacy’s Ghost

    Time for the debate! Rebecca tells several stories of researchers who met with Gacy before his execution and who claim to be haunted by him after his death. Nick Mataragas tells us what it was like to dress up as Pogo, one of Gacy’s clown alter-egos, and how it was on the set of Ghost Adventures at Old Joliet Prison. Then Nick joins Pat on #teamskeptic to debate Rebecca and most of the bar on #teambeliever. Who do you believe?

    Time to Vote!

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on if John Wayne Gacy still haunts this earth using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Have you listened to our previous episode on our final debate of “Are Exorcisms Real?” If not, check it out here.

    Done listening to the episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Episode

    Special Thanks to Lawlor’s on Archer for giving us a great place to do a Live show!
    Thank you to Memoriam Development for putting on the Southside Podfest!
    Thanks to special guest Nick Mataragas and all those who asked questions and told great stories.
    And, of course, thank you to all the fans who showed up to the recording

    https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/episodes/serial-killer-spirits-john-gacy-prison https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/theconfessionals/episode-116
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    029 Ghostly's Exorcism Oct 30, 2019

    Are Exorcisms Real?

    Francisco Goya. A painting by Goya, of Father General, Saint Francis Borgia, SJ performing an exorcism.

    Are exorcisms real? In Ghostly’s twenty-ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca conclude Ghostly’s exorcism series with a debate on what is real. They take a look at all the evidence on both sides and introduce some new stories, and then our hosts are going to come down on one side or the other. #teambeliever or #teamskeptic

    Questions explored in this episode

    Are there still exorcisms today? What are the reasons to believe in exorcisms, and what are the reasons not to believe? Is it possible to be in the middle? Is there such a thing as pure evil? Do demons exist? What do we need to believe to believe in exorcisms? Why are there so many people that witness each exorcism? Why are there paranormal activities at each one? Is there a reason modern medicine doesn’t seem to fix the problem? Are exorcisms real?

    Drawing of Priest Showing a Cross to a Girl
    Drawing of Priest Showing a Cross to a Girl

    Listener Mail and Questions!

    Listen to another story from Frank C. This time a shadow person appears. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    After listener mail, listen to Rebecca tell a modern-day exorcism story.

    A cross entering a mouth
    A cross entering a mouth

    Debate Time!

    Time for the debate! Rebecca brings in three areas of exorcism to debate. Why are there so many people that witness each exorcism? Why are there paranormal activities at each one? Is there a reason modern medicine doesn’t seem to fix the problem? Pat then brings up the ultimate question: is there such a thing as pure evil?

    Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on if exorcisms are real using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Have you listened to our previous episode on the movie The Exorcist? If not, check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources For This Episode

    https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-making-of-a-modern-day-exorcist-123779/
    https://vocal.media/horror/the-terrifying-and-untold-true-story-of-modern-day-exorcisms
    https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/04/health/exorcism-doctor/index.html
    https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/16/real-life-exorcism/
    https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/12/catholic-exorcisms-on-the-rise/573943/

    Special Thanks to Listener Frank C. for sharing his story!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

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    028 The Exorcist (Roland Doe / Robbie Mannheim / Ronald Hunkeler) Oct 23, 2019
    Movie Still from The Exorcist. The exorcist standing in front of the house.

    What Real-Life Exorcism Inspired The Exorcist?

    What real-life exorcism inspired The Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcist. Roland Doe was a 14-year-old boy who survived a series of exorcisms at a hospital in St. Louis, but was he really possessed? Also included is a BONUS INTERVIEW with one of the owners of The Basement of the Dead haunted house attraction in Aurora, IL. He’s got some amazingly creepy stories of what happens in a haunted house in the wee hour of the night.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who was the character of Regan based on, and what happened at the St. Louis exorcism? Who was Roland Doe? Did the real-life exorcism start with a Ouija board? How similar is the real story to the movie? Who conducted the exorcisms? How did the boy survive, and did the priests in the real story survive? What creepy things happened on the set of The Exorcist? Was the exorcism behind the movie real?

    Film Still from The Exorcist of Regan laughing
    Film Still from The Exorcist of Regan laughing

    Listener Mail

    Submitted by Frank Csok, this listener mail is a story of ghostly figures and smells. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    The Exorcist steps at night
    The Exorcist steps at night

    What is the History of this Exorcism?

    Listen to Pat give the history of the real story behind the movie The Exorcist. A 14 year old boy was taught how to use a Ouija board with his aunt. When his aunt died, the boy started to experience paranormal activity around him and, eventually, in him. His family tried doctor after doctor, but eventually took him to St. Louis in search of a more religious answer. At Alexian Brothers hospital, the boy went through several weeks of daily exorcisms. Finally, the priests called for Saint Michael to fight the devil for the boy’s soul. Throughout the history, Rebecca explains the similarities and differences between the movie and the story behind the movie.

     The Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis.
    The Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis.

    What Happened on The Exorcist Set?

    Rebecca’s Ghost Story dives into the filming of the movie and some of the paranormal events that happened to the cast and crew. The movie faced a lot of dark activity that eventually called for the director to ask a priest to come and conduct an exorcism on the set. While the priest refused to do an exorcism, he did perform a blessing.

    Debate

    We are saving the debate for Exorcisms until the final episode of the month, so there will not be a poll for this episode yet. But keep talking and thinking if you believe in possession and exorcisms.

    Bonus Content

    Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode to hear our interview with Jason Seneker from Basement of the Dead, one of the best Haunted Houses in the United States. Jason talks about how he and his family got into the haunting business and how they come up with the nightmare visions found throughout the attraction. He also reveals the REAL paranormal activity that happens when the lights are off and the crowds are gone. If you are in the Chicagoland area, be sure you visit this year-round attraction.

    Have you listened to our previous episode where we talked about the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose? If not, check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is the best way to grow our audience, so we really appreciate your help in spreading the world of Ghostly! And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Episode

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story
    http://mentalfloss.com/article/54332/20-fascinating-facts-about-exorcist
    http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/09/22/the-true-story-that-influenced-the-exorcist-the-possession-of-ronald-hunkeler/
    http://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/the-real-story-behind-the-exorcist-2/
    https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/creepy-strange-tales-cursed-movies/14/
    https://screenrant.com/the-exorcist-making-of-behind-scenes-hidden-trivia/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8z4sB2AWA

    Special Thanks to Listener Frank Csok for sharing his story!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann
    “Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom

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    027 The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Oct 16, 2019
    Still from The Exorcism of Emily Rose
https://crypticrock.com/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose-haunting-a-decade-later/

    Was the Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Real?

    Was the Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Real? In Ghostly’s twenty-seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The movie is based on the real life of Anneliese Michel and her claim of being possessed. Her death after receiving the rite of exorcism led to criminal charges for her parents and the priests involved. Was Anneliese (aka Emily Rose) really possessed by demons?

    Still from The Exorcism of Emily Rose
    Still from The Exorcism of Emily Rose

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    Who is Anneliese Michel? What is the history of her illness? What odd things happened to Anneliese? How similar is the movie to the real story? At what age was Anneliese when she started experiencing symptoms of possession? Was the treatment given by the medical establishment correct? What did the parents do to help their daughter and did the priests follow the rites of exorcism correctly? Did Anneliese see the Virgin Mary? Was her death a way to save those who have fallen off the path to righteousness or criminal negligence by her parents and priests?

    Listener Mail

    Submitted by Anne Liis, this story details some VERY creepy poltergeist sightings and happenings in her home. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

     Anneliese Michel (21 September 1952 – 1 July 1976), German Catholic woman who was said to be possessed by demons and subsequently underwent an exorcism
    Anneliese Michel (21 September 1952 – 1 July 1976), German Catholic woman who was said to be possessed by demons and subsequently underwent an exorcism

    What is the History of this Exorcism?

    Listen to Pat give the history of the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. A young woman named Anneliese Michael experienced symptoms of what doctors said was epilepsy but what she and her parents came to believe was a possession by multiple demons. They found priests willing to perform exorcisms, 67 of them in all. When Anneliese died in 1976, the priests and the parents were charged with negligent homicide.

    The exorcisms took a significant toll on Anneliese's body
    The exorcisms took a significant toll on Anneliese’s body

    What Spooky Stories of Exorcism are told?

    Rebecca adds to the story by going into the claim that Anneliese saw the Blessed Mary, who asked her to choose if she wanted to suffer and die to serve as a call to those who have fallen in their faith or to have the demons removed through an exorcism and she could live out her life. What did she choose? Also learn about the trial and whether the priests and parents were convicted of her death.

     Keystone Archive. At trial. From left to right: Ernst Alt, Arnold Renz, Anneliese’s mother Anna, Anneliese’s father Josef.
    Keystone Archive. At trial. From left to right: Ernst Alt, Arnold Renz, Anneliese’s mother Anna, Anneliese’s father Josef.

    Debate

    We are saving the debate for Exorcisms until the final episode of the month, so there will not be a poll for this episode yet. But keep talking and thinking if you believe in possession and exorcisms. Was it right that her parents were charged? What about the priests?

    Have you listened to our previous episode where we interviewed an Exorcist? If not, check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is the best way to grow our audience, so we really appreciate your help in spreading the world of Ghostly! And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Episode

    http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2017/05/10/the-real-story-the-inspired-the-haunting-of-emily-rose/
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism
    http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/emilyrose.php
    http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/3342/carpenter-jennifer-the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/
    https://crypticrock.com/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose-haunting-a-decade-later/
    https://diabolicalconfusions.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/the-entire-case-history-of-anneliese-michel-the-real-emily-rose-warning-shocking-content/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1504158/God-told-us-to-exorcise-my-daughters-demons.-I-dont-regret-her-death.html
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_Michel

    Special Thanks to Listener Anne-Liis for sharing her story!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann
    “Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom

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    026 Interview With An Exorcist Oct 09, 2019

    What is an Exorcist?

    EPH 612

    What is an Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca interview the host of EPH 612, David Vox Mullen, to learn what it’s like to be an exorcist. We learn not only about exorcism, but also what happens to a person to make them into an exorcist. This episode also explores what is fact and what is fiction in pop culture for exorcisms.

    Questions Explored in this Episode

    What is an exorcist? When are exorcisms needed? How are exorcisms performed? What are the myths surrounding exorcisms? What is EPH 612? How did what happened to David Vox Mullen as a child and as a teen drive him into his belief? What are demons? Where do they exist? Do they exist? Is there a way to protect yourself? Are exorcisms real?

    Listener Mail and Questions

    Listen to a new listener story! Submitted by Anne-Liis, this story is about a Ouija experience in. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    The David Vox Mullen Show
    The David Vox Mullen Show

    Interview with an Exorcist

    After the listener story, Pat and Rebecca go on a deep exploration with podcaster, friend, and exorcist David Vox Mullen. From discussions about God and demons to stories about possessed people and places, this interview takes many twists and turns. Rebecca also asks him all the questions we want to know the answers to: Does it work to know a demon’s name? How do you perform a real exorcism? How do you know who needs one? Is there a way to protect yourself?

    Want to here A LOT more of David’s supernatural and exorcism stories? Listen and subscribe to EPH 612.

    Have you listened to our previous episode on the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida? If not, check it out here.

    Done Listening to the Episode?

    Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves ? Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! Send us your ghost stories or even your non-stories (if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal), and we also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this Week’s Episode

    Thank you to David Vox Mullen for his openness in talking about his personal experiences with exorcisms. Check out his podcast EPH 612 for more, even spookier, stories. You can also listen to him on The David Vox Mullen Show as well as find many great podcasts (including our new one, The Walking Dead Podcast) on the DVMPE Network!

    Special Thanks to Listener Anne-Liis for sharing her story!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: “III. Allegro moderato” from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
    Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann
    “Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom

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    025 Biltmore Hotel - Florida Oct 02, 2019
    Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Biltmore_hotel_alexf.jpg

    In Ghostly’s twenty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most haunted hotels in America, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, just outside of Miami. Not only is the Biltmore one of the most beautiful hotels, but it also houses so many ghosts that parts of the hotel are only rented when there is no other choice. Is the Biltmore haunted?

      Title: Miami Biltmore Hotel: Coral Gables, Florida Photographer: William A. Fishbaugh
    Title: Miami Biltmore Hotel: Coral Gables, Florida Photographer: William A. Fishbaugh

    Questions explored in this episode:

    What is the history of the Biltmore? Who are the ghosts that are seen most frequently at this hotel? Who were the mobsters that operated out of the hotel? What happened to Thomas “Fatty” Welch? What happened to the hotel during WWII for soldiers? How do the ghosts appear to guests? What happens with the 13th floor? Is the 4th floor also haunted? Is the elevator haunted? What do the maids do to keep the spirits away when they clean? Who is Linda Spitzer? What happened when paranormal investigators held a séance? Is the Biltmore haunted?

    Swimming Pool — at the Biltmore Hotel at Coral Gables, Miami-Dade, Florida

    New Segment: Listener Mail and Questions! Listen to our first listener story! Submitted by Audrey Boerma, this story details some VERY creepy poltergeist sightings and happenings in her home. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    After listener mail, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by a real story from the Biltmore!

    Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of the Biltmore Hotel with comments from Rebecca. We learn the answers to our questions about how this amazing resort was built and what famous people have stayed there. The history of the Biltmore as a medical facility for soldiers and later a medical school. Also, hear about Linda Spitzer and her nights of telling ghost stories at the Biltmore.

    Linda Spitzer shares a photo of herself telling ghost stories in the Biltmore Hotel lobby.
CREDIT JULIA DUBA
    Linda Spitzer shares a photo of herself telling ghost stories in the Biltmore Hotel lobby.
    CREDIT JULIA DUBA

    Time for the debate! Rebecca shares evidence of some of the most common ghost sightings at the Biltmore. Hear about the employees and what they see, the man at the foot of the bed, the woman in white, and the gangster who holds court throughout the hotel, but especially on the 13th floor. Pat, of course, has a response to all of these.

    Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting.

    Thomas "Fatty" Walsh
    Thomas “Fatty” Walsh

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on if the Biltmore hotel is haunted using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Have you listened to our previous episode on Haunted Elgin Illinois with the Elgin Mental Health Center and Channing Elementary? If not, check it out here.

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.wlrn.org/post/history-biltmore-miamis-best-known-creepy-hotel
    https://ghost.hauntedhouses.com/florida_miami_biltmore_hotel
    https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/spooky-miami-biltmore-hotel-haunted-by-gangsters-and-wwii-soldiers-photo-6507396
    https://www.hauntedrooms.com/product/coral-gables-biltmore-hotel-coral-gables-florida
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_J6hiqkvjI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx4f_H6ZWck

    Special Thanks to Listener Audrey Boerma for sharing her story!

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann
    “Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom

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    024 Haunted Elgin with Special Guest Bob After Dark Sep 18, 2019
    Bob Anderson, Anthony Di Fabio, Rebecca Rivers, Patrick Harrington

    In Ghostly’s twenty-fourth episode, Pat, Rebecca, and special guests Bob Anderson and Anthony Di Fabio from Bob After Dark explore and debate two terrifying haunted locations in Elgin, Illinois with Ghostly’s first LIVE SHOW at Elgin Fringe Fest! Special thanks to Blue Box Café for being such a great venue.

    Elgin Fringe Fest
    Elgin Fringe Festival

    Questions explored in this episode:

    Why is Elgin, IL one of the most haunted cities in Illinois? What was Channing Elementary School before it was a place for children to play? What have teachers and students seen at Channing? What is the history of the Elgin Mental Health Center? What kind of treatments have been done there? Why is there a special plaque in the cemetery on the grounds? What kind of energies linger there? Are these locations haunted?

    Original Elgin State Hospital
    Original Elgin State Hospital

    What to listen for in this special episode:

    • Ghostly opening and closing theme songs played LIVE by Michael Rivers
    • Bob After Dark’s Bob Anderson and Anthony Di Fabio bring the ghostly science to the debate
    • A photographer debating orbs (Finally the elusive Nick Mataragas makes an appearance!)

    AND

    • Ghostly’s Exorcism! In honor of our one-year anniversary and our favorite season of the year, Ghostly will bring you four exorcism-themed episodes in October. We can’t wait for these!
    Ghostly's Exorcism: Four October Episodes to Unleash Your Demonic Soul
    Ghostly’s Exorcism: Four October Episodes to Unleash Your Demonic Soul

    SPECIAL GUEST: Bob After Dark

    Bob Anderson
    Oh, hey there! My name is Bob Anderson, and I host the paranormal show Bob After Dark. I became interested in the paranormal at a very young age. It all started with watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, and the rest was history. As I got older, my interests grew from just ghost stories. Cryptozoology, Lore, Extra Terrestrial, and even the Occult have all gained a fancy from me. Now, I’m on a quest to teach people the stuff their textbooks do not. Give them an idea of what is out there that can not be explained.

    Anthony Di Fabio
    My name is Anthony Di Fabio, I was born and raised in beautiful Australia. As a child I spent most of my time immersed in nature, either on a beach watching and listening to the waves crashing onto the shore, to the stunning evenings where the moonlight and stars would seem to paint pictures across the water and sky, or in the wilderness reserves where I would feel an absolute powerhouse of energy. My explanation of these feelings of oneness and connection to the land would come many years later, as I found out about my Indigenous roots. I learnt at an early age that everything is connected in some form or another and we are all forms of energy constantly shifting to different vibrations. I’ve always been interested in the paranormal, encountering strange phenomena as a child and pre teen that I couldn’t explain. I dove into the occult studying as much as possible. Ancient ways of daily life and different religions/ practices from across the globe sparked my interest and I found the beauty in those that I encountered. There are so many things on this plane of existence that are not explainable by our own rational. Those are the things that drive me. Cheers! Anthony.

    Want some more Ghostly? Check out the latest episode of the David Vox Mullen Show! Ghostly is the featured guest and we get deep about ourselves, our beliefs, and what we think is really going on around us.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether John Dillinger’s ghost is real using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on John Dillinger (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! Send us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.openelgin.com/book/channing-memorial-elementary-school-50th-anniversary/
    https://elginobserver.com/8404/opinion/a-look-into-some-haunted-places-in-the-elgin-area/
    https://www.wattpad.com/373811779-haunted-schools-channing-memorial-elementary
    http://www.becksghosthunters.com/2016/11/channing-park-and-bluff-city-cemetery_9.html
    https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/12/05/ghost-hunting-elgin-state-hospital-cemetery/

    Music for this episode was performed LIVE by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    023 John Dillinger Sep 04, 2019
    Dillinger Arrest Photo https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-dillinger

    In Ghostly’s twenty-third episode, Pat, Rebecca, and special guest Mondo explore the life and afterlife of John Dillinger, one of the FBI’s first #1 Most Wanted criminals. Dillinger robbed banks during the Great Depression while styling himself as a Robin Hood figure. Not only did he escape capture many times, he also escaped jail when he was captured. After he was finally trapped and killed by the Division of Investigation (later known as the FBI) outside of the Biograph Theater in Chicago, many claim to have seen his ghost. Does Dillinger’s spirit still haunt this earth?

    Dillinger with mustache
    Dillinger with mustache

    Questions explored in this episode:

    Who was John Dillinger? How did his life of crime start? Who was in his gang? How did he become so good at robbing banks? What made him different than other bank robbers? How did he escape capture so often? How did he escape from jail? When was he finally killed? Who betrayed him to the FBI? Where do people claim to see his ghost? What evidence is there that his ghost has been seen? What do people claim to see of his spirit? Does Dillinger’s ghost linger here?

    UNITED STATES - MARCH 06:  From left, Sheriff Lillian Holley and prosecutor Robert Estill stand with outlaw John Dillinger in Chicago.  (Photo by NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
    UNITED STATES – MARCH 06: From left, Sheriff Lillian Holley and prosecutor Robert Estill stand with outlaw John Dillinger in Chicago. (Photo by NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

    New Segment: Listener Mail and Questions! This week the hosts and Mondo discuss Angelic Communications, based on a question from friend of Ghostly, Bob After Dark. You can send us your story or question and we may feature you in a future opening segment. Send your story or question to info@ghostlypodcast.com. You can also email us individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

    After the poll results, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by a real story where Judy Garland met John Dillinger!

    Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of John Dillinger with comments from Rebecca and Mondo. We learn the answers to our questions about Dillinger’s life and death as well as how he was finally caught.

     Betty and Rosella Nelson, along with a large crowd, view the body of John Dillinger at the Cook County morgue, at Polk and Wood streets, in Chicago. In the days after Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934, massive crowds lined up outside the morgue to get a glimpse of the notorious public enemy. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)
    Betty and Rosella Nelson, along with a large crowd, view the body of John Dillinger at the Cook County morgue, at Polk and Wood streets, in Chicago. In the days after Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934, massive crowds lined up outside the morgue to get a glimpse of the notorious public enemy. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

    Time for the debate! Rebecca shares evidence of John Dillinger’s ghost and how it haunts many places. Some say he can be seen in the alley by the Biograph Theater (now called Victory Gardens Theater) in Chicago. Others say they see his spirit in Crown Point, Indiana where he escaped from jail, and then there are those that say he can be found at the John Dillinger museum in Hammond, Indiana. Listen to Mondo’s and Pat’s response to these claims as well as everyone’s rating of each piece of evidence.

    Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether John Dillinger’s ghost is real using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The 27 Club Curse (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    http://occult-world.com/haunted-illinois/biograph-theater/ https://ghost.hauntedhouses.com/illinois_chicago_biograph_theater#
    https://qconline.com/editorials/dillinger-life-death-give-rise-to-ghost-stories/article_fb12f77c-0dc2-5691-b5ca-e34aefde2493.html
    https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a163351/depp-i-was-visited-by-dillingers-ghost/
    https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/08/mysterious-exhuming-of-john-dillingers-grave-may-disturb-his-ghost/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dillinger
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWBjjo6OuAQ
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgUNJdmhCF4
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esFZaqSkWGw
    https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger
    https://www.apnews.com/e78d550c2ffb49d5b49bf7fa08387955

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    022 Forever 27 Club Aug 21, 2019
    Robert Johnson, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix

    In Ghostly’s twenty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of the 27 Club. Over the last century, many young artists have died at the age of 27 and legend says this is because they are cursed due to their immense talent and fast lifestyle. Or maybe even a deal with the devil. Robert Johnson, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse are seven of the most famous members of this club, and in this episode Pat and Rebecca tell their stories of fame, drugs, alcohol, and untimely deaths. Did the devil come for his due?

    WARNING: This episode contains topics that may be sensitive for some listeners.

    Forever 27 Pictures of Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Jean-Michel Basquiat
    Forever 27 Pictures of Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Jean-Michel Basquiat

    Questions explored in this episode:

    What is the 27 Club? Who are the more famous members of the 27 Club? What happened to them that led to their deaths at the age of 27? Who is Robert Johnson and what is the story of The Crossroads? How did Robert Johnson influence the musicians that came after him? Are artists more likely to die at 27? What is the curse? Were these deaths natural, suicides, accidents, or the devil coming for his payment? Is the 27 Curse real or just a coincidence? And do their ghosts still haunt this earth?

    Jim Morrison's Grave Ghost Image
    Jim Morrison’s Grave Ghost Image

    After the poll results, Pat and Rebecca embark on a different pattern this episode. This is a big story and even while only seven artists are explored, it takes both of them to deep dive into the history of each and tell the story of how they might be curse. And how each has a ghost story to tell.

    Time for the debate! For each of the seven artists, Pat and Rebecca debate if they were affected by the curse as well as discussing if their ghost stories are true. Robert Johnson is often considered the first modern member of the 27 Club. His life was tragic and so was his death. The story of Robert Johnson is what gave birth to the curse, but it is the four deaths of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison that create the idea of a 27 Club. Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse’s deaths have made sure that the story of the curse remains fresh in our minds.

    After debating each individual story, Pat and Rebecca discuss and debate the curse as a whole. Listen to help you decide your own vote.

    The Crossroads
    The Crossroads

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Curse of the 27 Club is real using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on Marie Laveau (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

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    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://societyofrock.com/the-27-club-curse-or-coincidence/ https://www.doktorsnake.com/beware-the-ghost-of-bluesman-robert-johnson/
    https://ledgernote.com/blog/interesting/27-club/
    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/133169/Researchers-claim-Jim-Morrison-s-ghost-picture-is-NOT-a-fake
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/unexplainable-photo-snapped-at-jim-morrisons-grave-110448/
    https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/nirvana/courtney-love-visited-kurt-cobain-ghost-hi/
    https://www.newsweek.com/amy-winehouse-ghost-visits-family-767534
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/why-the-27-club-is-a-myth-jimi-hendrix-and-amy-winehouse-may-be-members-but-that-doesnt-make-it-real-10152675.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    021 Marie Laveau Aug 07, 2019
    Marie Laveau Portrait

    In Ghostly’s twenty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Marie Laveau, the original Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Born in 1801, she was known for her charity work and voodoo magic. Everyone in New Orleans knew who to go to for mojo bags and spells to fix their problems. But her legend didn’t die with her death in 1881. Ever since her death, Laveau has been seen all around New Orleans, at her home, at her tomb, and on the streets. Does Marie Laveau still haunt New Orleans?

    Marie Laveau's Tomb Photo by Patrick Harrington
    Marie Laveau’s Tomb Photo by Patrick Harrington

    Questions explored in this episode:

    Who was Marie Laveau in life? How did she practice voodoo? Why was she called the Voodoo Queen? What is voodoo and how does it work? What charity work did Marie Laveau do? Who was Marie Laveau II? Where is Marie Laveau buried? Does her spirit grant wishes to those that mark her tomb? Does her spirit visit her grave in the form of a crow or a black mass? What are the stories of those who have seen her? Does Marie Laveau haunt New Orleans?

    Marie Laveau's House on St. Anne Street
    Marie Laveau’s House on St. Anne Street

    After the poll results, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story inspired by Marie Laveau’s spirit.

    Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of voodoo and Marie Laveau. He also reveals some of his own history with spellcraft and voodoo.

    Time for the debate! Rebecca shares evidence of Marie Laveau’s spirit and how it haunts the city of New Orleans. Some say she comes in the form of a crow. Others say she grants wishes to those who mark her tomb with an X and follow the right rituals. Some report seeing her figure around her tomb, her old home, or even the streets or stores around town. Finally, there are stories of her spirit as a black mass hovering over her home and grave. Listen to Pat’s response to these claims as well as Pat and Rebecca’s rating of each piece of evidence.

    Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting.

    Painting of Marie Laveau with rooster
    Painting of Marie Laveau with rooster

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen still haunts New Orleans using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Marie Laveau Tomb Plaque
    Marie Laveau Tomb Plaque

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Eastland Disaster. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. To find out where to listen to us or find us on social media visit our Find Us page.

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-orleans-most-infamous-ghost.html
    http://www.hauntedneworleanstours.com/oldneworleans/marielaveau/
    http://national-paranormal-society.org/ghost-marie-laveau/
    http://theweeklychallenger.com/marie-laveau-the-voodoo-queen-of-new-orleans/
    http://hauntednation.blogspot.com/2016/09/inn-on-st-anne-new-orleans-la-home-of.html
    https://www.noirnnola.com/post/2017/10/26/my-queens-do-voodoo-the-legacy-of-marie-laveau
    https://hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/The-Ghost-Of-Marie-Laveau
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/marie-laveau
    http://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2012/07/marie-laveau.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    020 Eastland Disaster Jul 24, 2019
    Eastland being righted
Source: https://allthatsinteresting.com/ss-eastland-disaster

    In Ghostly’s twentieth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Eastland Disaster, the deadliest maritime disaster on the Great Lakes. On July 24th 1915, 844 people lost their lives when the Eastland capsized. This year is the 104th anniversary of this horrific event. Since the accident, visitors to the area of the disaster as well as those in places where the bodies were taken have reported noises and visions of faces and ghost figures. One of those places is Harpo studios, otherwise known as Oprah’s studios.

    Eastland Victim on Stretcher
    Eastland Victim on Stretcher

    Pat and Rebecca are joined this episode by ghost tour guide and historian Tony Szabelski to tell the history and explore the ghost stories. Tony conducts weekly tours with Chicago Hauntings Tours and helps people who want to ghost hunt get the chance with Hands On Paranormal.

    Eastland Search below Decks
    Eastland Search below Decks

    Questions explored in this episode:

    What happened on the Eastland on July 24th, 1915? Why were so many people on the ship? Why did it capsize? Why did so many people die? What happened after the accident to the bodies? What did eye witnesses say about what they saw? Where have people claimed to see ghosts? What other paranormal activity has been reported? Are there any places haunted by the spirits of those that died in this horrific accident?

    Eastland Memorial Plaque on Chicago River
    Eastland Memorial Plaque on Chicago River

    Listen to hear Pat and Rebecca talk with Tony about the history and the ghost stories related to the Eastland Disaster. Tony reveals which stories are definitely not related to the disaster despite often being reported as part of it. After the interview, Pat and Rebecca offer up a few more historical pieces of information as well as a few more haunting stories.

    Be sure to stay tuned for Pat and Rebecca’s “Truth Meter” rating at the end. How true do they each think these stories are?

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think the victims of the Eastland Disaster still haunt Chicago using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on Lincoln’s Ghost. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Tours and Hands On Paranormal
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/ss-eastland-disaster
    http://interactive.wttw.com/a/chicago-stories-eastland-disaster
    https://imaginespirit.com/eastland-disaster-ghosts/
    http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-eastland-disaster.html
    https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-eastland-tragedy-and-harpo-studios_8.html
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Sso-6z7Y8

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    019 Abraham Lincoln Jul 10, 2019
    President Abraham Lincoln

    In Ghostly’s nineteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore President Abraham Lincoln and the stories of his ghost. The sixteenth president of the United States had an interesting life, but one that was also filled with sadness. Since his untimely death, stories of his ghost have been told by many, including presidents and heads of state.

    Young Abraham Lincoln
    Young Abraham Lincoln

    Questions explored in this episode: What was Lincoln’s life like growing up? What events led to his depression? Does his spirit haunt the White House? Can his ghost be seen on a walk in Springfield, IL? What famous people have seen Lincoln’s ghost? Does his forlorn specter show itself to those who lead the country?

    Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering all Ghostly listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/Ghostly and browse their extensive selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. You can get Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin, or any other book that you want for FREE.

    President Lincoln sitting at a table with arm on a book
    President Lincoln sitting at a table with arm on a book

    Listen to hear Pat give the history of President Lincoln’s early life, elections, and tragedies. He explores the stories that don’t often get told about Lincoln to help listeners better understand his life.

    After the history, listen to Rebecca tell a story of Lincoln’s ghost in the White House.

    Mary Todd Lincoln photo with ghost of Lincoln
    Mary Todd Lincoln photo with ghost of Lincoln

    Time for the debate! Rebecca shares evidence of the President’s spirit showing itself to many names we recognize throughout the years and Pat offers his perspective.

    Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think President Lincoln haunts this earth using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Ouija board. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    http://mentalfloss.com/article/88007/12-people-who-have-supposedly-seen-or-felt-lincolns-ghost
    http://www.firstladies.org/blog/first-ladies-the-occult-ghosts-in-the-white-house-part-2/
    https://io9.gizmodo.com/when-churchill-met-lincoln-naked-5852898
    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/il-hauntedspringfield/
    Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    018 Ouija Jun 26, 2019
    Ouija Board

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    In Ghostly’s eighteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the phenomenon known as Ouija boards. These modern talking boards have been sold in the game aisle of our favorite stores for years as a game for kids, but is it really a game? Can we really talk to spirits using a Ouija board? Listen and hear the history of this famous parlor game as well as Pat and Rebecca’s personal experiences with their own spirit boards.

    Ouija Board
    Ouija Board

    Questions explored in this episode: What is a Ouija board and how is it used? What are the rules for using a Ouija board? What is the history of the Ouija board? Is it a game? Can it contact spirits and/or demons? How long have people been using talking boards? When should people avoid using Ouija boards? Who is Zozo and why are people so scared of it?

    Old Ouija Board Instructions
    Old Ouija Board Instructions

    Listen to hear Pat give the history of the Ouija board, explaining how it came to be and theories on how it got its name. He explores the reasons people use the board and the early marketing of it. After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the rules of using the Ouija board. These rules are as scary to hear as the stories of people using board.

    Homemade Ouija Board
    Homemade Ouija Board

    Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and her friend Cheryl tell the story of when they used the Ouija board as young teenagers and what happened when they did. Pat also tells his personal story of using the board and what happened in the aftermath. Both stories cause much debate. Then Rebecca tells more of the demon Zozo and Pat tries to sell us on the power of belief…and disbelief.

    Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting. And stay on afterwards for a very special bonus with two great young people debating their own ghost story.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Ouija boards are real using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Poltergeist curse. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
    https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/talking-boards-terrifying-tales-ouija-boards-and-demons-possession-and-death-021432
    https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/zozo-demon-history-ouija-board
    https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2018/06/zozo-ouija-board-demon/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

    Special thanks to our young Ghostly debaters Porter and Eliot for sharing their story and giving us another Great Debate!

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    017 Poltergeist Jun 12, 2019
    Carol Anne and Spooky Hand coming from the T.V. http://poltergeistfan.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-curse-on-poltergeist-movie-is-real.html

    In Ghostly’s seventeenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of Poltergeist, the 1982 movie by Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper and its sequels. Legend says that the movie was cursed because of its dark subject matter and use of real skeletons in the original movie. Several actors suffered untimely deaths, including two of its main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rourke. Other paranormal claims include lightening strikes, mechanical clowns attacking children, and an exorcism. Do all these events add up to a curse? As always, you the listener get to decide.

    Poltergeist Logo: It Knows What Scares You
    Poltergeist Logo: It Knows What Scares You

    Questions explored in this episode:

    What happened on the set of the Poltergeist movies that led people to believe it was cursed? What happened to Dominique Dunne? How did Heather O’Rourke die? What claims did JoBeth Williams, who played the mother make about the film? Did she and others experience poltergeist activity? What is a poltergeist? Why was there an exorcism performed on the set of the second movie? Is there a Poltergeist curse?

    Creepy Clown Doll from Poltergeist
    Creepy Clown Doll from Poltergeist

    [8:13] Listen to hear Pat give a basic plot overview along with a brief history of the movie and the details of the deaths of two of the main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rouke.

    WARNING: There are some graphic details of domestic abuse when discussing Dominque Dunne’s tragic death. If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, please call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/

    [24:55] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story of what it was like to work on the film. It is a terrifying tale that would be a nightmare for any actor – or anyone.

    JoBeth Williams in Swimming Pool with real skeleton
    JoBeth Williams in Swimming Pool with real skeleton

    [28:35] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and Pat go through all the stories and evidence of the curse of Poltergeist, including the deaths, the almost deaths, and just all-around potential paranormal activity, and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Listen to all sides and decide what you believe.

    [1:10:34] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think the Poltergeist Curse is real using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss any future episodes!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on Waverly Hills Sanatorium. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. To find out where to listen to us or find us on social media visit our Find Us page.

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/poltergeist-curse/
    https://www.ranker.com/list/victims-of-the-poltergeist-curse/melissa-brinks?page=3
    https://www.biography.com/news/the-poltergeist-curse-its-heeere
    http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/12/22/the-shocking-history-of-the-poltergeist-curse/
    https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Poltergeist-Curse-True-Story-37392582
    https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/05/poltergeist-curse-continues-to-haunt-people-in-real-life

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    016 Waverly Hills Sanatorium May 29, 2019
    Waverly Hills Outside

    In Ghostly’s sixteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Waverly Hills Sanatorium, one of America’s most haunted places. A school that became a tuberculosis hospital and then a geriatrics sanatorium before being abandoned for many years, Waverly Hills is now open for tours and many who go in skeptics, come out believers. Friend of Ghostly and listener Mike Morrissey was one of those people and in this episode, he tells his story.

    Waverly Hills Patients
    Waverly Hills Patients

    Questions explored in this episode: What is the history of Waverly Hills? How many people died? What treatments were used? What are the different ghosts people claim to see? What experiences have people had? What is the death chute? Are there shadow people at Waverly? Is the kitchen haunted? What happens on the 4th floor of the sanatorium?

    Waverly Hills Tunnel
    Waverly Hills Tunnel

    [6:00] Hear Pat’s interview with friend and listener Mike Morrissey to learn what happened to Mike when he visited Waverly Hills Sanatorium – not once but twice! His experiences changed him from a skeptic to a believer, and he tells us what he saw and how he felt while also sharing some of the history of this famous place.

    Waverly Hills from Behind

    [17:47] Listen to hear Pat give the history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium. He adds to Mike’s history to tell us of the original use of the building and how it became what it is today – a run-down hospital filled with spooky vibes and ghostly sightings.

    [29:28] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story, telling the story of a group of teenagers who venture a bit too far into Waverly Hills one night.

    [32:03] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and Pat go through all the stories and evidence of sightings at Waverly, including those by Mike Morrissey, and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Don’t miss the haunted food debate! Listen to all sides and decide what you believe.

    [57:00] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Image of Woman at Waverly Hills

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Waverly Hills Sanatorium is haunted. Find the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the H.H. Holmes. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.therealwaverlyhills.com/
    https://www.prairieghosts.com/waverly_tb.html
    https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-from-waverly-hills-sanatorium/anna-lindwasser
    http://mentalfloss.com/article/17263/haunted-hospital
    http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2017/02/17/the-frightening-story-of-kentuckys-waverly-sanitarium/
    https://www.trueghosttales.com/stories/waverly-hills-sanitarium.php
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOpYderCpIU

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    Bonus Episode - Completing H. H. Holmes May 24, 2019
    H.H. Holmes

    In Ghostly’s first BONUS EPISODE, Pat and Rebecca go deeper into the history of H.H. Holmes, one of America’s first serial killers. Holmes was a murderer and a con man who almost got away with escalating his killing to even worse levels, but his greed got in the way. We told you part of the story in our main episode – here is the rest. Listener beware – this is a disturbing story and may not be appropriate for all ages/constitutions.

    Questions explored in this episode: How many people did Holmes actually kill? How many wives did he have? How did he kill his victims? What do we know for sure and what don’t we know?

    Newspaper Article on the Murder Castle
    Newspaper Article on the Murder Castle

    Pat tells more of Holmes’s murderous history in this episode, with Rebecca providing commentary, and, of course, some debate on what we know and what we don’t know about H.H. Holmes and his gruesome crimes.

    Confession of H. H. Holmes
    Confession of H. H. Holmes

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is the best way to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for you all this year.

    Be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. Head over to our Find Us page to find ways to listen to us, and to find us on social media.

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    H. H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil by Adam Selzer

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    015 H. H. Holmes May 15, 2019
    HH Holmes

    In Ghostly’s fifteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca along with their friend Mondo explore H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. He built himself a Murder Castle in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair, luring women to his apartment building, only to kill them and steal their money. The story his reign of terror ends with him fleeing across both the U.S. and Canada and eventually being caught and executed. Or was he?

    Questions explored in this episode: Who was H.H. Holmes? Why is he called America’s first serial killer? Should he be called a serial killer? What were his crimes? What was the Murder Castle like? Is the spot of the Murder Castle still haunted today? Did Holmes die at his execution? Did he kill those who took part in his execution after the fact (alive or as a ghost)? Does he or do his victims still haunt Chicago?

    HH Holmes Murder Castle
    HH Holmes Murder Castle

    [Starts at 14:14] Listen to hear Pat give the history of H.H. Homes. After exploring his childhood, Pat goes into Holmes’s desire to be a doctor and pharmacist along with his love of skeletons and money. He reviews the building of the murder castle and how it connects to the Colombian Exposition, or 1893 World’s Fair. There are too many stories and victims to fit into one episode, so Pat wants to know…would you like to hear a special episode devoted just to the history of H.H. Holmes? If you do, be sure to vote in our Facebook poll!

    1893 World's Fair/The White City
    1893 World’s Fair/The White City

    [Starts at 56:02] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story, putting the listen in the moment of what it would be like to be one of H.H. Holmes’s victims and learn why their spirits may still haunt that spot.

    [Starts at 58:55] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca, Pat, and Mondo go through all the paranormal sightings and happenings associated with Holmes and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Listen to all sides and decide what you believe.

    [Starts at 1:35:46] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Murder Castle Current Site
    Murder Castle Current Site

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Holmes’s victims still haunt Chicago or if Holmes himself haunted those who wronged him or maybe you believe that neither of these is true. Find the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Peshtigo Fire. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.prairieghosts.com/holmes.html
    http://theghosthuntuk.com/h-h-holmes-haunted-murder-castle/
    https://4girlsandaghost.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/h-h-holmes-murder-castle/
    http://mysteriouschicago.com/an-h-h-holmes-related-ghost-on-the-north-side/
    http://weeklyview.net/2015/10/29/pat-quinlan-and-the-ghost-of-h-h-holmes-part-2/
    Pictures discussed in the episode found here: http://mysteriouschicago.com/ghosts-at-the-h-h-holmes-body-dump/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    014 Peshtigo Fire May 01, 2019
    Mural of Peshtigo Fire

    In Ghostly’s fourteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Peshtigo Fire on October 8th, 1871 in Peshtigo, WI. The fire is one of the deadliest in all of US history and killed many more people and damaged more acres than The Great Chicago Fire, which happened on the same night. The story of this tragic fire continues to this day, with many stories of shadows, voices, and mysterious figures seen throughout the area. Are they real?

    Questions explored in this episode: What happened the day of the fire? What caused the fire? Was the cause man-made? What was it like to live through this event? Why did so many fires happen in this area of the country that night? What happened to the spirits of those that died? What stories do people who live in the area tell? What evidence has been found by paranormal investigators? What is the story of Sister Adele and one of the few blessed sites in the United States? Is Peshtigo, WI haunted?

    Map of the Peshtigo Fire area
    Map of the Peshtigo Fire area

    Listen to hear Pat give the history of the fire and what happened, then hear Rebecca tell the haunting stories of those that still live in and visit the area today. Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for the cause of all the fires that occurred in the Great Lakes region that night.

    Fleeing the Peshtigo Fire
    Fleeing the Peshtigo Fire

    We want to hear from you! This fire has led to many reports of specters, black shadow figures, red lights, blue fog, and even a Lady in White. If you’ve seen any of these and have stories to tell about the Peshigo area and the fire, please share with us on Facebook or via email, info@ghostlypodcast.com.

    Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Peshtigo Fire Memorial and Mass Grave
    Peshtigo Fire Memorial and Mass Grave

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Peshigo and the surrounding area are haunted by those that died in the fire. Find the poll here or on Facebook. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

    [pinpoll id=74275]

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie Edgar Allan Poe. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.comor rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire
    http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/10/hgb-ep-153-ghosts-of-1871-infernos.html
    https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighting-history/articles/138086018-Five-haunted-fire-museums-in-the-U-S/
    https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/peshtigo-fire-museum/
    http://beethoven23.tripod.com/Marinette/Peshtigo.html

    http://www.othersidepodcast.com/blog/2018/10/09/217-1871-firestorm-ghosts-comets-and-the-virgin-mary/
    https://aleteia.org/2016/07/28/the-deadliest-fire-in-u-s-history-was-no-match-for-the-blessed-mother/
    https://ghostsnghouls.com/october-hauntings/

    http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/5/Wisconsin_Marinette_ghost_sightings11.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music)by George Crumb
    Bumper: Ghost Waltzby Lowell Liebermann

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    013 Edgar Allan Poe Apr 17, 2019
    Edgar Allan Poe

    In Ghostly’s thirteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate six months of Ghostly as well as National Poetry Month by exploring the haunting history of Edgar Allan Poe and the ghostly sightings that have continued after his death. Poe’s life was full of tragedy and death is even more mysterious than his dark stories.

    Questions explored in this episode: What tragedies happened to Poe throughout his life? What is the mystery surrounding his death? What are the main theories about this death? What happened to his grave? Does he haunt his grave? Is his spirit haunting the house he shared with his 13-year-old cousin – who also became his wife? What influenced Poe the writer?

    Poe's Haunted home in Baltimore
    Poe’s Haunted Baltimore Home

    In this episode Pat gives the history of Poe’s life and Rebecca discusses Poe the writer and then tells the story of Poe’s ghost. Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these ghost sightings and devolve into a debate about windows. They also reveal the story of the “Poe Toaster”!

    Edgar Allan Poe's Grave
    Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave

    Also included is a fantastic and haunting reading by Phillip Charles Denofrio of Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Dream.” Phillip is a wonderful poet himself and you can read his own ghost story series here: https://www.nwherald.com/sponsored/articles/2015/10/09/33479219/index.xml

    Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Raven Statue at Pennsylvania Poe Historical Site
    Raven Statue at Pennsylvania Poe Historical Site

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Edgar Allan Poe haunts his grave and if a ghost haunts his former home. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

    [pinpoll id=73729]

    Included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Winchester Mystery House. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.comor rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-is-poes-ghost.html http://americashauntedroadtrip.com/edgar-allan-poe/ / http://www.prairieghosts.com/eapoe.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    • Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    • Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music)by George Crumb
    • Bumper: Ghost Waltzby Lowell Liebermann

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    012 Winchester Mystery House Apr 03, 2019
    Winchester Mystery House

    In Ghostly’s twelfth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The Winchester is said to have been built by a woman trying to keep spirits at bay, but what is the truth behind this fantastical house?

    Questions explored in this episode:

    • What is the Winchester Mystery House?
    • What does it look like?
    • Why are people so fascinated by it?
    • Who was Sarah Winchester?
    • Why did she build it?
    • How did she build it?
    • Was the house built to trap spirits?
    • Was it built to show another dimension?
    • Is the house haunted?
    Inside of Winchester House with Chimney and Piano Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington
    Inside of Winchester House with Chimney and Piano Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington

    In this episode Pat gives the history of the house and of Sarah Winchester, then Rebecca tells the creepy stories told by those that work in the house today.

    Inside Winchester House Chimney Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington
    Inside Winchester House Chimney Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington

    Afterward, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for Sarah’s unending drive to keep building 365 days a year for 36 years.

    Sarah Winchester By Taber Photographic Co. (I.W. Taber?) - History San Jose Research Library, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11192936
    Sarah Winchester

    Here is a snapshot of the ghostly stories from the house…listen for more details!

    • The ghost man who walks outside by the basement, tipping his hat to those that see him.
    • Doors that open and close by themselves.
    • People being touched by ghost hands.
    • Voices calling out names
    • A room dedicated just to holding séances
    • An obsession with prime numbers, especially the number 13
    • Potential Freemasonary

    And be sure to check out http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com/,which goes in depth on the theory of Sarah’s Freemason past and desire to showcase that with her construction.

    Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Winchester House with Open Windows Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington
    Winchester House with Open Windows Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington

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    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Winchester House and Sarah Winchester were cursed and haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie The Omen. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

    Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future.

    Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com

    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    • http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com
    • https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/hidden-in-the-clouds/
    • https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/winchester-mansion/
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/yie85/iama_tour_guide_at_the_winchester_mystery_house_a/
    • https://www.prairieghosts.com/winchester.html
    • http://mentalfloss.com/article/527411/14-haunting-facts-about-winchester-mystery-house
    • http:// https://www.vulture.com/2018/02/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-real-winchester-house.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers.

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles composed by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) composed by George Crumb
    Break Music: Ghost Waltz composed by Lowell Liebermann

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    011 Curse on The Omen Mar 20, 2019
    The Omen Movie Poster "If something frightening happens to you you today, think about it.  It may be The Omen"

    In Ghostly’s eleventh episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse that plagued the filming of the 1976 movie The Omen. Before, during, and after the making of The Omen, many bad things happened. Were these the result of a curse?

    Questions explored in this episode: What was happening during the time this movie was made? What is the movie about? What incidents happened during the movie, as well as before and after? Does the devil haunt this movie? Are these events based on a curse?

    Damien in a cemetery
    Damien in a cemetery

    In this episode, Pat gives the history of the movie and how it got made while giving some interesting casting information as well. Then Rebecca tells the creepy stories associated with this movie and explains why they were so unusual.

    The Omen movie poster "Today is the 6th Day of the 6th Month of 1976.  The Omen.  You've Been Warned"
    Omen movie poster

    Here is a list of the incidents…listen for more details!

    • The man who had the idea for the movie as well as the producer both predicted it would be cursed.
    • Lightning struck three people associated with the movie and almost hit a forth
    • Several people from the movie narrowly escaped IRA bombings
    • An animal trainer for one scene died
    • A pack of dogs used in another scene attacked a stuntman
    • Car crash that happened right after the movie mimicked a death scene from the movie.

    And a few that we didn’t have time to mention!

    • Gregory Peck, the movie’s main star, suffered the loss of his son two months before making the movie. In the movie, he plays a father who finds out his son is possibly the Anti-Christ and he has to decide if he’s going to kill him.
    • Another stuntman from the movie felt he was “pushed” off a building on the next movie he filmed, almost killing him.

    Damien's Mother
    The Omen Damien’s Mother

    And, as always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in these stories. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. They go through each one, debating the evidence. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not The Omen was cursed. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

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    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Iroquois Theater Fire in Chicago. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Going to be in Chicago 3/22 – 3/24? Come meet us at C2E2! We’ll be walking around with Ghostly T-shirts and prizes to give away. Come on out #TeamBeliever and #TeamSkeptic

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    http://mentalfloss.com/article/70457/13-foreboding-facts-about-omen
    http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/12/15/the-jinx-of-the-omen-did-satan-curse-this-horror-classic/
    https://www.ranker.com/list/the-omen-film-set-haunting/erin-mccann
    https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Omen-Movie-Curse-42514085
    https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3386555/looking-horrible-cursed-production-omen/
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0487890/
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005/?ref_=tt_trv_cnn

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
    Break Music: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

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    010 Iroquois Theater Fire Mar 06, 2019
    The front of the Iroquois Theater before the fire http://www.hauntdetective.com/hauntings-legends-folklore/chicago/downtown/71-the-iroquois-theater-fire-of-december-30-1903

    In Ghostly’s tenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of Chicago’s most tragic stories, the Iroquois Theater fire. In 1903, the Iroquois Theater caught fire during a performance and over 600 people died. With all this tragedy, do spirits still linger in this place?

    View of the Iroquois Theater stage after the fire
    View of the Iroquois Theater stage after the fire

    Questions explored in this episode: What happened the day of the fire? Did the theater follow all the right fire prevention rules? What happened when people tried to flee? Why is the alley behind the theater called Death Alley? Is the theater haunted? Is Death Alley filled with spirits still upset with their fate? Did anyone go to jail for this fire?

    View of the seats after the fire
    View of the seats after the fire

    In this episode Pat gives the history of the Iroquois Theater and what happened the day of the fire and its aftermath. Then Rebecca tells the ghost stories associate with this place, including the alley behind the theater.

    Firefighters in the burned out Iroquois Theater
    Firefighters in the burned out Iroquois Theater
    Iroquois Theater balcony where the greatest loss of life happened.  The fire escapes out to the alley were not installed.
    Iroquois Theater balcony where the greatest loss of life happened. The fire escapes out to the alley were not installed.

    As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in these stories. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. They go through each one, debating the evidence. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Mysterious Chicago Tour photo of ghost - Do you see it?
    Mysterious Chicago Tour photo of ghost – Do you see it?

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on George Washington’s Ghost. (check the episode out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Now it’s time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Iroquois Theater and Death Alley are haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

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    Last but not least, listen for new contest details to win more excellent prizes from the creeptastic Dead on Paper. This time it includes an opportunity to meet us at C2E2! And don’t forget to send us your own ghost story to be entered to win an awesome prize. Send them to info@ghostly.com

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    http://www.hauntdetective.com/hauntings-legends-folklore/chicago/downtown/71-the-iroquois-theater-fire-of-december-30-1903
    https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20131230/loop/iroquois-theater-fire-almost-forgotten-but-continues-haunt
    http://www.iroquoistheater.com/
    http://www.oldtimesphotos.com/index.php/2019/02/22/iroquois-theater-fire-chicago-1903/
    http://mysteriouschicago.com/ghost-pic-in-the-alley/
    http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2012/12/when-show-didnt-go-on.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    009 George Washington’s Ghost Feb 20, 2019
    George Washtington receiving French generals at Mount Vernon https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:George_Washington_receiving_French_generals_at_Mount_Vernon_-_NARA_-_512943.jpg

    In Ghostly’s ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate President’s Day by looking into whether the nation’s first president still haunts his home. George Washington’s ghost is rumored to visit those who dare spend the night in this bedroom at Mount Vernon.

    Questions explored in this episode: Does George Washington visit those who spend the night in his deathbed? Do those who tour Mount Vernon see him in shadow? Do mediums feel his presence? What is the history of Mount Vernon? What historical accounts of George Washington’s ghost do we have? Are there contemporary accounts of people seeing his spirit?

    George Washington on Deathbed
    George Washington on Deathbed

    In this episode Pat gives the history of Mount Vernon itself and tells us about Washington’s death. Then Rebecca tells the ghost stories associate with this home, stories that span over hundreds of years.

    Women visiting Washington's tomb circa 1903
    Women visiting Washington’s tomb circa 1903

    As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in these stories. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. They go through each one, debating the evidence. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. (check the episode out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Now it’s time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the stories of George Washington’s ghost stories are real. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

    Last but not least, listen for new contest details to win more excellent prizes from the creeptastic Dead on Paper.

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    [pinpoll id=”70177″]

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    https://www.mountvernon.org/
    https://www.trytoscare.me/legend/washingtons-mount-vernon-virginia/
    https://www.destinationamerica.com/tv-shows/destination-america-ghost-stories/full-episodes/george-washington-haunted-here
    http://ghostsandspiritsinsights.blogspot.com/2017/07/part-1-freezing-ghost-at-george.html

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    008 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Feb 06, 2019
    SMG Cartage Company, location of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre https://www.prairieghosts.com/valentine.html

    In Ghostly’s eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca take another deep dive into the haunted history of Chicago and explore the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and the ghost stories surrounding it. They are joined once again by Armando “Mondo” Kent who went with Pat and Rebecca to see the location of the massacre and has some stories of his own to tell.

    Questions explored in this episode: What happened at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre? Was Al Capone haunted by the ghost of one of the victims? What happened to the brick wall where the men were murdered? Are the bricks haunted? Is the area still haunted by restless spirits? What are the first two contests Ghostly has going on between now and March 24th?

    Al Capone Smiling in Mugshot in Florida
    Al Capone Mugshot in Florida
    Jimmy Clark - man who supposedly haunted Al Capone
    Jimmy Clark – Ghost Haunting Al Capone?
    Mondo’s Live Photo as Video

    In the episode, Mondo tells listeners about the amazing live photo he took while visiting the site in November 2018. In this photo, a mysterious ball of energy/light moves around, in and out of the tree planted where the wall once stood. Is this a spirit or just a trick of light?

    As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in this story. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. To help you explore even more, Mondo gives us his #teamrightdownthemiddle positions on all the different ghost stories. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Drawing of the Massacre with the Patey section of the wall highlighted in pink
    Drawing of the Massacre with
    The George Patey wall section shown in pink highlight.
    Brick from the Wall with a Patey description plate
    Brick from the Wall with a Patey description plate

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove and on the Spirit Box recording. (check the episode out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Now it’s time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre ghost stories are real and also whether or not Mondo’s photo is supernatural. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

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    Be sure to stay tuned after the episode to get all the details for the first two of our contests. Prizes are from Dead on Paper.

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    https://www.prairieghosts.com/valentine.html
    https://omgfacts.com/al-capone-was-haunted-by-the-ghost-of-a-man-he-killed/
    http://ghostseers.com/ghosts-st-valentines-day-massacre/
    http://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id157.htm

    Contributors:
    Armando Kent

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    007 Ladies of Bachelor's Grove Jan 23, 2019
    Infant Daughter Gravestone

    In Ghostly’s seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca return to Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery to talk about the Ladies of the Grove. The Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove continue the Ghostly tradition of spooky women haunting those that dare tread in their territory.

    Questions explored in this episode: Who are these ladies? Is there just one lady or more than one? Who is the Madonna? Is she real? What do we know about the famous photo taken of the woman on the headstone? What or who did Karl K. and others see at Bachelor’s Grove in 2016? What did we hear on the Ghost Box recording?

    The Madonna of Bachelor's Grove http://www.ghostresearch.org/Investigations/bachelors.html
    The Madonna of Bachelor’s Grove

    This episode includes part of the interview we did with Karl K and Wendy at Bachelor’s Grove last month. In it, Karl K. tells of his own encounter with the Madonna. And, as a special treat, at the very end of the episode, after the closing credits, you can listen to a real recording of an actual Ghost Box session we did at Bachelor’s Grove with Karl K. on our last visit. It’s super interesting! What do you hear?

    Overview of the Ghost Box Used in the Episode

    As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in this story. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on Shadow People (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

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    Be sure to vote on whether or not the Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove are real. Also vote on whether or not the Ghost Box reveals anything. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    http://www.bachelorsgrove.com/
    https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/
    http://www.ghostresearch.org/sites/bachelors.html

    Contributors:
    Karl K. and Wendy from https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    006 Shadow People Jan 09, 2019
    Shadow People Ghostly Podcast

    In Ghostly’s sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore and debate Shadow People. Dark masses that appear out of the corner of your eye or sometimes right in front of you, shadow people are reported all over the world by all types of people.

    Questions explored in this episode: What are shadow people? What do they look like? What is the history of shadow people sightings? Are they evil? What are they? Ghosts? Aliens? Time-travelers? What do they want with us? Are there any scientific explanations for why we see them? Who is the man in the hat?

    The Hat Man
    The Hat Man

    Also included in this episode are interviews with Mike Morrissey and Karl from The Path to Bachelor’s Grove talking about shadow people.

    Shadow Person in a Kitchen
    Shadow Person in a Kitchen

    Pat and Rebecca are back to debating in this first episode of 2019. They each present their case while exploring what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to Shadow People. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.

    Vote to let us know what you think!

    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode, our interview with Holly from the Paranormal Illumination Society (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Be sure to vote on whether or not Shadow People are real. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

    [pinpoll id=67765]

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your Shadow People stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    The Paranormal Researcher’s Guide to Shadow People by Charis Branson
    http://www.shadowpeople.org/
    https://menawa.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/shadow-people-2012-the-quickening/
    https://www.thoughtco.com/shadow-people-2596772
    https://www.bustle.com/p/what-are-shadow-people-these-supernatural-entities-are-scarier-than-any-horror-movie-12219528

    Contributors:
    Mike Morrissey
    Karl K. from https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    005 Paranormal Illumination Society Dec 26, 2018
    Para-Illuminati https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalIlluminationSociety/

    The life of a paranormal investigator is fascinating. Holly gives all the details on what it’s like to be a ghost hunter, traveling around to haunted houses and places, helping those that are troubled by spirits. She explains the best techniques for communicating with ghosts and how to make sure they don’t come home with you. There’s a lot more to the job of a Paranormal Investigator than you might think!

    Holly also goes through all the different equipment they use and how it works. It’s a good thing, too, because the stories Ghostly has coming up in the new year definitely might involve some of this equipment! And, it’s great to have the perspective of a Paranormal Investigator from time to time.

    Also included in this episode are poll results from our previous episode on Christmas Ghost Stories (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Be sure to vote on this episode’s poll and let us know what you thought of the interview!

    [pinpoll id=67516]

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We would love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. Head over to our Find Us page to find ways to listen to Ghostly and find us on Social Media.

    Source for this week’s episode: https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalIlluminationSociety/

    Contributor: Holly Gates-Rohde – Paranormal Investigator

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers:

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    004 In the Spirit of Christmas Dec 12, 2018
    The ghost of Marley visiting Scrooge
https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishlibrary/12459019903

    In Ghostly’s fourth episode, Pat and Rebecca revive an old English tradition lost over the years, Christmas ghost stories. They, along with Pat’s friend Mondo, share three Christmas ghost tales guaranteed to make the listener want to curl up in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate while being transported to the Christmas spirit realm.

    Telling these stories was tradition for many years not just around Halloween, but also around the holidays. As far back as Shakespeare, the English told ghost stories to celebrate the Christmas season (it’s not a coincidence that A Christmas Carol, a ghost story, is one of the most famous holiday stories). The American Puritans stopped this tradition, but now Ghostly is bring it back. Read this Smithsonian article to learn more about the tradition.

    Highwayman and Doctor Syntax
    Highwayman and Doctor Syntax

    Mondo tells the first story, “The Highwayman of Kent.” Learn the history of highwaymen before hearing the terrifying tale of a father, his daughter, and their encounter late one Christmas Eve with a highwayman up to no good.

    View of Bramshill from George Prosser Select Illustrations of Hampshire (1834-39) Rare Books Cope quarto 91.5
    View of Bramshill from George Prosser Select Illustrations of Hampshire (1834-39) Rare Books Cope quarto 91.5
    The Mistletoe Bride
    The Mistletoe Bride

    Rebecca tells our second legend, set in Victorian England. “The Mistletoe Bride” is a special Christmas story of a wedding gone very, very wrong. Learn about one of the most haunted homes in Britain and about old English wedding traditions before hearing about the fate of the mistletoe bride!

    Photo of the Rouse Simmons/Captain Santa  Christmas Tree Schooner by Charles Vickery. (Courtesy
    Photo of the Rouse Simmons/Captain Santa Christmas Tree Schooner by Charles Vickery. (Courtesy of the Clipper Ship Gallery, LaGrange, IL)

    In our third and final tale, Pat brings us back to Chicago and the story of “Captain Santa and the Christmas Ship.” Hear the fascinating history of Captain Herman E. Schuenemann and his Christmas tree business in downtown Chicago. Then listen to the tragic story of what happened to the captain and his ship one fateful trip on Lake Michigan.

    Also included in this episode are poll results from our previous episode on Bachelor’s Grove (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).

    Be sure to vote on which story was your favorite! Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

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    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We would love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    “Highwayman from Kent”

    http://mentalfloss.com/article/516454/7-spine-tingling-tales-christmas-ghosts

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highwayman

    The Penguin Book of Ghosts

    “The Mistletoe Bride”

    The Bridal Chest of Bramshill, or, A Ghost Tale from the Cope Collection

    7 Spine-Tingling Tales of Christmas Ghosts

    How a New York society girl came to inherit the ghost of an English bride

    “Captain Santa and the Christmas Ship”

    The Christmas Tree Ship

    Contributors:

    Armando“Mondo” Kent – Be sure to check out his wife’s awesome Halloween and Music website https://halloweenjeans.com/

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers:

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    003 Bachelor’s Grove Nov 28, 2018
    Entrance to Bachelor's Grove

    In Ghostly’s third episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most famous and potentially haunted cemeteries in America, or possibly even in the world: Bachelor’s Grove in Cook County, Illinois. Bachelor’s Grove is both a cemetery and a part of the Rubio Woods Forest Preserve. Listen to this episode to learn about this mysterious place. A warning before listening – this show has a high creepiness factor!

    Questions explored in this episode: What are some of the most famous ghost stories told about Bachelor’s Grove? What can we learn from the history of the land? How did the area get its name? What compelling evidence have people shared to prove Bachelor’s Grove is haunted? What eerie experiences did Pat and Rebecca have themselves while visiting Bachelor’s Grove? And the big one: Is Bachelor’s Grove a haunted place?

    Infant Daughter Grave
    Infant Daughter Grave

    To help you decide whether or not Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery is haunted, there are also several special interviews. In one, Holly from the Paranormal Illumination Society gives advice on how to have a good experience when visiting a place rumored to be haunted. In another, Karl and Wendy from thepathtobachelorsgrove.com share their personal experience and knowledge about Bachelor’s Grove.

    In his interview, Karl mentions a famous picture of the Lady in White, or the Madonna of Bachelor’s Grove. Rebecca and Pat also discuss the picture. The paranormal photo was taken by Judy Huff of the Paranormal Research Society in 1991.

    Photo taken on Pat and Rebecca's visit
    Photo taken on Pat and Rebecca’s visit
    Paranormal Research Society Photo
    Paranormal Research Society Photo

    Rebecca needs your help in examining three photos she took while in the woods. In the first two, you’ll notice a red object in the upper right-hand corner, but in the third, it’s missing. What is this object? Is it a real thing? An orb? If it’s real, who put it there, so high up? Why is it missing in the third photo? Why is it red? What could cause this to happen?

    Photo 1 Taken by Rebecca at Bachelor's Grove
    Photo 1 Taken by Rebecca at Bachelor’s Grove
    Photo 2 Taken by Rebecca at Bachelor's Grove

    Photo 2 Taken by Rebecca at Bachelor’s Grove
    Photo 3 Taken by Rebecca at Bachelor's Grove

    Photo 3 Taken by Rebecca at Bachelor’s Grove

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    Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Italian Bride (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet) and a brand new segment: The Closing Arguments, where both Pat and Rebecca will have one uninterrupted minute each to sum up their arguments and convince you of their side.

    Be sure to vote on whether or not Bachelor’s Grove is haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

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    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.

    We want to hear from you! We want your Bachelor’s Grove stories or even your non-stories, if nothing happened to you when visiting. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com

    Sources for this week’s episode:

    http://www.bachelorsgrove.com/

    https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

    http://www.ghostresearch.org/sites/bachelors.html

    Contributors:

    Holly from https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalIlluminationSociety/

    Karl K. and Wendy from https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

    Rich, the caretaker of Bachelor’s Grove

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

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    002 The Italian Bride Nov 14, 2018
    Julia Buccola Letta - The Italian Bride
    Julia Buccola Letta – The Italian Bride

    In Ghostly’s second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the story of the Italian Bride. Julia Buccola Petta’s tragic story extends beyond her death during childbirth at the age of 29. After her original burial in Mount Caramel Cemetery, her mother, Filomena, claims to have been visited by Julia’s ghost in her dreams, telling her mother to disinter her body. What happened after her mother dug up her daughter’s body? What do the pictures tell us? What role can science play in explaining what happened? What can we learn from her family? Did her spirit really haunt her mother? Does her spirit still haunt the cemetery and nearby high school? Join Ghostly as we explore the history and attempt to answer these questions on our second episode, The Italian Bride.

    Italian Bride - Wedding Day
    Wedding Day
    Italian Bride - 6 Years After Death
    6 Years After Death

    Also included in this episode is the discussion of the history of Mount Caramel cemetery, embalming, and some other post-death information that may be a little…unpleasant…but in the best, creepy way.

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to tell us what you think on our Polls page. We want to hear from you! We’ll discuss poll results ever episode, so we need your vote!We also would love to hear what stories you want us to debate! Email us at info@ghostly.com with your own ghostly hauntings we need to cover.

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    Websites:

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-italian-bride-hillside-illinois

    http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/the-italian-bride-of-chicago

    http://mysteriouschicago.com/julia-buccola-the-italian-bride-new-findings-photos-and-podcast/

    https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/modern-europe/bulgarian-history-biographies/adipocere

    http://www.cemeteryguide.com/italianbride.html

    https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2016/01/mount-carmels–italian-bride.html


    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers: Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell LiebermannOutro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music)by George Crumb

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    Italian Bride - An Offering for the Bride
    An Offering for the Bride
    Italian Bride
    The Italian Bride
    Italian Bride - Close Up
    Close Up

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    001 Resurrection Mary Oct 31, 2018

    In Ghostly’s debut episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the legend of Resurrection Mary. The stories regarding Mary and her many hauntings stretch back to the 1930’s (or maybe even further back…) Join us as we tell her story and debate what is fact and what is fiction. Who was she? Does she really haunt Archer Avenue? How does her tale fit not only with Chicago’s history but also the “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend? Find out our answers to these questions and more on this first full episode of Ghostly podcast!

    Archer Avenue is known as being one of the most haunted roads in all of the world. Mary is one of its many stories. But, can the story of Resurrection Mary really stand up to debate? This is what Pat and Rebecca set out to find out in Ghostly’s first episode ever.

    We look into all the possible Mary’s throughout Resurrection Cemetery. She may not be who you think she is. This legend might somehow even pre-date the famous Mary’s that we mention. Mary, might not even be the name of this ghost. This is what is talked about in this episode, as well as so much more.

    Who is this Mary of Resurrection Cemetery? Does she still haunt Archer Avenue? Are there stories about other hitchhikers that may haunt the world? How old was Mary? Did she die on her Birthday? What about the man that went to her parent’s house only to find out that she had died many years before?

    Image of Chet's Melody Lounge across the street from Resurrection Cemetery the final resting place of Mary.
    Chet’s Melody Lounge

    Resurrection Mary is one of the Ghost Stories all Chicagoland area kids learn about. She has been the subject of many books, tv shows, and even movies.

    There are many different versions of Mary’s story. Did she get into an accident after having a fight with her boyfriend at the now burned down Willowbrook Ballroom? Or, was she buried in Resurrection Cemetery? The different Mary’s have very different stories.

    Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to tell us what you think on our Polls page.

    Image of the bars of Resurrection Cemetery where Mary rests in peace.
    Bars prairieghosts.com
    Image: Can this be the Mary that is known as Resurrection Mary?
    https://findery.com/MadameSpooky/notes/resurrection-mary
    The Willowbrook Ballroom where Mary might of had her last dance.
    WillowBrook Ballroom

    Head over to our Find Us page to find out ways to listen to Ghostly or find us on social media.

    Sources for this week’s episode:
    Book: Resurrection Mary : History & Hauntings of Chicago’s Archer Avenue by Troy Taylor

    Websites:
    prairieghosts.com

    ghostresearch.org

    hauntdetective.com

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers:
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
    Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music)by George Crumb

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    Final Preview Oct 21, 2018

    Rebecca’s got a response to Pat’s sneaky preview episode. Here is a final preview episode before our first full episode, which comes out on Halloween!

    Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

    Did you like the final preview episode? Head over to our Find Us page to find all the ways you can listen to Ghostly as well as where to find us on social media.

    Listen to this final preview episode to hear more from our interview with Buddy and a sneak peek of our interview with Rich from Chet’s Melody Lounge, a bar closely linked to the Resurrection Mary story. And, it turns out, maybe even more ghostly happenings.

    Special Thanks to Buddy and Rich from Chet’s Melody Lounge. They were both generous with their time and gave some great stories.

    When you’re done with the final preview episode, Resurrection Mary is waiting for you. https://ghostlypodcast.com/episode/episode-001-resurrection-mary/

    We have so much more coming for you. I hope you enjoyed the final preview.

    Image of Chet's Melody Lounge where you hear part of the interview in the final preview episode.
    Sign Outside Chet’s Melody Lounge

    Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers:
    Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell LiebermannOutro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music)by George Crumb

    Please like us on Facebook to find out even more.

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    Preview Oct 07, 2018

    While Rebecca is away, Patrick decided to upload a sneak peek preview into all that is Ghostly.

    Since Episode One will not be out until Halloween, I thought I’d give you a little taste of what we are doing with this preview episode. Not every episode will be done the same way. We are able to do interviews for this episode because they are close to where we are located.

    Special thanks to the people that allowed us to interview them for this preview episode:

    Stephen Dakota, Lynn Martin, and Mallory Carroll tell us if they believe in ghosts and why.

    At a Coffee House near the location of the famed Willbrook Ball Room. (We don’t want to promote this business as the Barista was not very nice to us.) We really enjoyed our interview with Carli Rodack and Buddy. This is just a preview of what you will find in our first episode.

    Austin Rivers for all the help setting everything up and coming along with us for the interviews. And, for shooting video (more on this in a later post).

    Last, but not least by any means the amazing Michael Rivers for finding and performing our beautiful but creepy Intro and Outro music. He is so talented. Ghostly would not sound as good without him.

    Head over to our Find Us page to see where you can listen to every Ghostly Episode and find us on Social Media.

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    Trailer Sep 23, 2018

    This is our trailer.

    We introduce ourselves and tell you what Ghostly will be about in our trailer episode.

    Ghostly is more than just a debate. It is a deep dive into the history of some of the world’s scariest ghost stories. The trailer is to let you know what you are getting yourself into. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

    We explore each ghost story and try to get to the bottom of it. We present the evidence of the people that believe in the ghost story and then we try to find out if there could be a scientific reason for its existence.

    Ghostly shows us all that we can have a civilized conversation with people that have different views than our own.

    Listened to our trailer and want to find out more? Head over to our Find Us page to find ways to listen to Ghostly as well as how to find us on social media.

    Music is:

    III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles

    Performed by the amazing Michael Rivers

    Composed by Lowell Liebermann

    Finally, after the trailer you can take our polls. Most Episodes will have specific polls about what you believe. The generalized results will be shared on the next episode of Ghostly Podcast. If you would like to be specifically heard, please comment in the comment area. Click HERE.

    Connect with us on Facebook.

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