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Ep 62 - Sharpsburg Civil War Ghost Tours Jul 12, 2019

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Sharpsburg, Maryland is a place heavy with the weight of history. It was site of The Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. The battle was the bloodiest day in the history of the United States with over 22,000 dead, wounded, or missing. We explore the history and legends of the area with Mark Brugh, owner of Sharpsburg Civil War Ghost Tours. Mark also hosts his own Civil War podcast.

Ep 61 - The SF Ghost Hunt Jul 05, 2019

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This summer we'll be visiting with some of the best ghost tour companies in the world. Our road trip begins on the West Coast. Home of streetcars, The Rock and the Golden Gate Bridge. We get a personal tour of the city from Christian Cagigal, owner of The San Francisco Ghost Hunt!

Ep 60 - Historical Detective, Lorine McGinnis Schulze Jun 14, 2019

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The truth is out there. Historical detectives like Lorine McGinnis Schulze use genealogy to solve mysteries. They hunt down old and often forgotten documents and records, looking for clues and new leads. In the episode, Lorine shares the tricks of the trade and three of her most intriguing cases, involving: a missing Grandmother, the burial of a foot, and a photo found lodged in the pages of an old book.

Ep 59 - The Unknown Hangman May 31, 2019

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Gary Barrett achieved some every dubious distinctions. He was twice convicted of murder and twice sentence to death. He was the first person executed at a federal penitentiary in Canada. His hanging did not go well. Immediately raising questions about the identity of the unknown hangman.

Read the Warden's letter and see other documents.

Ep 58 - Ghosts of the Past May 10, 2019

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In 1912, a local newspaper in Pennsylvania, The Times Leader, ran a ghost story contest for Halloween. Their "Ghost Editor" was drowned by a flood of over 1,000 spooky submissions from enthusiastic readers. 100 years later, we sort through those entries and share the best and most frightening tales.

Ep 57 - The Cannibal Co-Founder Apr 26, 2019

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Pierre Radisson was a co-founder of The Hudson's Bay Company. He was also a cannibal. Really. A self-described cannibal. We are joined by Mark Bourrie to discuss his new book, "Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre—Esprit Radisson." Quite possibly one of the most incredible lives ever lived.

Ep 56 - Valentino's Ghost Dog Apr 11, 2019

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In honour of International Pet Day, we explore one of the most intriguing (and sniffle-inducing) ghost stories about the unique bond between us and our animal friends. Silent movie sex symbol, Rudolph Valentino, loved his Doberman, Kabar. The two were inseparable. When the heartthrob died unexpectedly at a young age, his beloved pooch went to incredible lengths to try to find him – including from beyond the grave. See photos of Valentino and Kabar.

Ep 55 - The Handprint Mar 29, 2019

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Is it possible that in 1924 a Chicago firefighter was not only able to predict his own death, but send a ghostly message from beyond the grave? We are joined by Adam Selzer (Mysterious Chicago) and Father John McNalis (Chicago Fire Department Chaplain) to explore the story of Frank Leavy and Curran Hall fire.

See photos of Frank Leavy and the Curran Hall fire on our episode page.

Ep 54 - Rogue Tour Guide Feb 22, 2019

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What would you do if you saw a ghost? We chat with Haunted Walk of Toronto tour guide, Rogue Benjamin, about the night she was witnesses to one of the most compelling ghost sightings in company history. She also shares with us what she loves about giving ghost tours, how she became a professional Cosplayer, and details about her newly published book, Willow's Story.

Ep 53 - Behold the Future II Jan 18, 2019

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Using their intuition, logic and psychic abilities, can our audience correctly predict what is going to happen in 2019? How did they do with their predictions for 2018? Was Jim or Glen able to outguess the power of the hive mind? We reveal all in the first episode of the New Year!

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