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?
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, 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
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!
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.
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
079 Conwy Castle, Wales
Oct 06, 2021
Show notes
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?
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!
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.
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.
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
078 Enfield Poltergeist Conjuring 2 with Bob After Dark
Sep 29, 2021
Show notes
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?
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!
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.
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!
Bonus - Roff House Interviews
Sep 22, 2021
Show notes
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
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
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
077 Bluff City Cemetery with Tony Szabelski at Elgin Fringe Festival
Sep 15, 2021
Show notes
Is Bluff City Cemetery Haunted?
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
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
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.
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
076 Roff House with Graveside Paranormal
Sep 01, 2021
Show notes
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!
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.
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!
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 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
075 Toyama Castle / Park
Aug 18, 2021
Show notes
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?
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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
074 Devil Made Me Do It - Conjuring
Aug 04, 2021
Show notes
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?
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 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!
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
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.
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.
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
073 Sausage King Murder
Jul 21, 2021
Show notes
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?
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 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.
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.
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.
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
072 Spirit Photography
Jul 07, 2021
Show notes
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?
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
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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
“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com
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