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Ep 32 - Death Fraud Apr 27, 2018

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At one time or another, most of us have fantasized about disappearing into the night and starting a new life somewhere else under a new name. The idea of shedding our identity, like a snake would shed its skin, can be a tempting prospect when the pressures of life become overwhelming. Could you go to the ultimate extreme, and fake your own death to change the course of your life? We are joined by Elizabeth Greenwood, author of "Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud".

Ep 31 - Has Amelia Earhart Been Found? Mar 30, 2018

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Headlines from around the world recently declared a major breakthrough in the Amelia Earhart mystery. We are joined by Keith O'Brien, author of "Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History" as we explore the life and disappearance of an American Icon, and the powerful new report which claims to know her fate.

Ep 30 - Footsteps in the Attic Mar 02, 2018

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Full of terrible twists and unsettling turns, the Hinterkaifeck Murders are one of the world's most chilling mysteries. What was the motive for such a night of terror? We search for answers with Edward Chilvers, author of, "Footsteps in the Attic: A True Account of the Slayings at the Hinterkaifeck Farmstead". Due to some of the nightmarish elements of the story, listener discretion is advised.

Ep 29 - Behold the Future! Jan 26, 2018

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Can our community BEHOLD THE FUTURE? This month we asked our listeners to make individual and group predictions about events that will happen in 2018. In the episode (featuring special guest co-host, Glen Shackleton, Founder and CEO of The Haunted Walk), we share some of your more intriguing prophecies and examine a few historical predictions that have unbelievably come true. Join us!

Ep 28 - The JFK Files Dec 08, 2017

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Over the past few months over 500 previously unreleased and over 15,000 previously redacted documents on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released to the public. For years the public has debated if Lee Harvey Oswald could have acted alone. Do these new files shed any light on one of the most believed conspiracy theories in the world?

Ep 27 - Behind the Scenes with The Haunted Walk Oct 27, 2017

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Go behind the scenes with The Haunted Walk in the midst of the Halloween Season! Tag along with three members of our management team as they prepare for the biggest weekend of the year.

Bonus - Stories Beneath Our Streets Oct 13, 2017

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The fascinating and surprisingly touching story of the unmarked graves discovered under a busy street in downtown Ottawa. How do we honour early inhabitants of the city who were originally buried over 150 years ago? Join Haunted Walk tour guide and researcher, Margo MacDonald, as she attends a one-of-a-kind day of remembrance.

Ep 26 - Curses! Sep 29, 2017

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Curses have played a significant role in human history for over 4,000 years. Is it possible that supernatural forces can inflict harm, punishment or cause bad luck to befall us? Or is there another explanation? In our search for answers we examine some of the most intriguing curses including: the disappearance of Bill Barilko, James Dean's killer Porsche, Robert Johnson's deal with the Devil and King Tutankhamen's revenge from beyond the grave. Knock on wood.

Ep 25 - The Science of Fear w/ Margee Kerr Aug 25, 2017

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What are you afraid of? Fear is one of the most complex human emotions. Why do people seek out frightening adventures (like ghost tours) for fun? What happens to our brains when we get scared? Do these "adventures" have a mental health benefit? Join us as we chat with sociologist and haunted attraction consultant, Margee Kerr, about her book, "Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear."

Ep 24 - Sounds From The Dark Jul 28, 2017

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Are we alone in the universe? On August 15th, 1977, the University of Ohio's Big Ear radio telescope recorded something very unusual while pointed in the direction of the constellation of Sagittarius. The "Wow! Signal" remains to this day the strongest potential alien radio transmission ever detected.

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