037 William Henry Harrison – 31 Days in Office
Feb 19, 2020
Show notes
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?
036 The Story of Bonnie and Clyde
Feb 05, 2020
Show notes
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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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
035 Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Jan 22, 2020
Show notes
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?
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?
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
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.
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?
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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
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
034 The Tarot
Jan 08, 2020
Show notes
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
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?
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
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
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
033 Holiday Special - Big John and The Gray Man
Dec 25, 2019
Show notes
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.
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.
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
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
032 Hull House, Jane Addams, and the Devil Baby
Dec 11, 2019
Show notes
Is Hull House Haunted?
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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
031 Clown Motel
Nov 27, 2019
Show notes
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?
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.
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.
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
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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
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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
030 John Wayne Gacy The Killer Clown
Nov 13, 2019
Show notes
Does John Wayne Gacy Haunt this Earth?
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
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?
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
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Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways
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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
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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
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
029 Ghostly's Exorcism
Oct 30, 2019
Show notes
Are Exorcisms Real?
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?
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.
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
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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
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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
028 The Exorcist (Roland Doe / Robbie Mannheim / Ronald Hunkeler)
Oct 23, 2019
Show notes
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?
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!
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.
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.
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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 “Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom
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