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Key West's Lady in Blue Jul 24, 2026

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At 428 Greene Street in Key West, Captain Tony's Saloon is famous for its ties to Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett, but beneath the tropical music lies a history built on death. Originally an 1850s icehouse used as a makeshift morgue for shipwreck victims, the bar also encloses a notorious chinaberry tree once used for public executions—a grim legacy corroborated in the 1980s when workers unearthed an 1822 gravestone hidden beneath the floorboards. Today, patrons and staff frequently report phantom footsteps, moving objects, and chilling encounters with the venue's resident ghost, the Lady in Blue. In this episode, Allen Sircy strips away the island glamour to expose the violent history and persistent hauntings of one of America's most haunted bars.
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The Mount Auburn Axe Murder Jul 22, 2026

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In 1884, Irish immigrant Patrick Hartnett brutally murdered his wife with an axe inside a cramped Cincinnati tenement room while their six children watched in terror. Instead of fleeing, Hartnett dropped the weapon and danced a jig next to her corpse. His unpredictable behavior continued all the way to the gallows of the Ohio Penitentiary, where a botched calculation on the drop effectively decapitated him in front of a horrified crowd. The story took an even more macabre turn a year later when a local tannery foreman claimed a doctor had tried to purchase Hartnett's body to turn his skin into leather. In this episode, Allen Sircy reconstructs the deeply disturbing case of Patrick Hartnett, a man whose savage crime was rivaled only by the grotesque legend he left behind.
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Torment & Terror: The Legend of the Bell Witch Jul 21, 2026

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Today on Tennessee Tales Tuesday, we're heading to Adams, Tennessee to explore one of the most famous and unsettling hauntings in American history—the legend of the Bell Witch. What began as strange noises on the Bell family farm in 1817 soon escalated into something far more disturbing, with unseen forces pulling hair, slapping family members, speaking in a disembodied voice, and allegedly tormenting patriarch John Bell until his death. We'll separate history from folklore, examine the real people behind the legend, and follow the chilling events that turned a quiet frontier farm into one of the most haunted places in America. Was it a ghost, a curse, a hoax, or something no one has ever fully explained? Join us as we uncover the story of the Bell Witch.
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From the Vault: Prohibition and Mutilation Jul 20, 2026

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Tucked away off Calhoun Square on Abercorn Street sits Savannah’s infamous Espy House, a home steeped in dark, conflicting Prohibition-era legends. One local tale claims the corrupt, bootlegging Judge Espy covered up the brutal mob execution of his own son, Wesley, after a gangland romance went sour. Another even darker rumor attributes the hauntings to a drunken domestic dispute between the Judge and his wife that accidentally crushed Wesley’s young daughter beneath a heavy marble kitchen table. In this vault episode, Allen Sircy digs into the gruesome folklore behind the property and the tragic apparitions that visitors still claim to see wandering the halls and staring from the second-story windows.
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The Ghost of Harlem Road Jul 17, 2026

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This episode of Southern Ghost Stories chronicles the tragic 1880s murder of Allie Wentworth along Harlem Road in upstate New York. After being shot, Allie’s killer was never found, leaving the tight-knit farming community deeply shaken. Over the following years, locals and cynical outsiders alike reported terrifying encounters on the road, describing an invisible force that panicked horses and the gruesome, mutilated apparition of a young woman frozen in her final moments of torment. Join us as we dive into this piece of forgotten New York folklore.
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Watch Out For a Friend: The Murder of Robert Alston Jul 15, 2026

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In 1879, a blood feud shattered a longtime friendship when politician Robert A. Alston and businessman Edward Cox drew pistols inside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, leaving Alston dead and Cox headed to prison. The root of their deadly falling out was a corrupt, post-Civil War prison labor system that turned close allies into bitter rivals. Today, both men rest just yards apart in Decatur Cemetery, but local folklore insists their fatal argument never actually stopped. This episode uncovers the real-life betrayal, the chilling prophecy that predicted it, and the Georgia ghost story of a feud that refused to stay buried.
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Tennessee Tales Tuesday: The Last Laugh Jul 14, 2026

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On the corner of Eighth and Douglas in Nashville, a comedy club draws weekend crowds looking for a laugh, but the building’s heaviest history stays backstage. In 1984, comedian Ron Douglas was fired from the venue after a battle with alcoholism, leading him to spend his final, lonely hours drinking himself to death inside the club's green room. Decades later, employees and comics still report unexplainable footsteps, moving menus, and swinging lights over the old liquor closet. In this episode, Allen Sircy explores the tragic final act of Ron Douglas and the enduring legend of the comedian who refused to leave the venue he loved.
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From the Vault: Anna, Thaddeus, and the Phantoms of 17Hundred90 Jul 13, 2026

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Step into one of Savannah’s most notorious paranormal hotspots as we unlock the vault to revisit the chilling history of the 17Hundred90 Inn. Far more than a quaint dining and lodging experience, this historic structure—originally three separate 19th-century residences—is teeming with restless spirits. We dive deep into the legendary hauntings of Room 204, where the heartbreaking ghost of Anna reportedly manipulates guests' belongings, and explore the lower levels where a young servant boy named Thaddeus leaves mysterious pennies behind. From beds that violently thump to electronics with a mind of their own, we break down the eerie, room-by-room activity reported by guests and staff alike, and share our personal experiences attempting to catch these historic phantoms in the act.
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Listener Q&A: What Are Ghosts & How to Get Rid of One (Politely) Jul 10, 2026

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You’ve been asking, so it’s finally time for another Q&A episode! This week, Allen digs into the listener mailbag to tackle your biggest burning questions about the unexplained. From his own creepy personal experiences living in a haunted house in South Nashville, to the real history behind New Orleans' spooky reputation, nothing is off-limits. He’s breaking down the truth about cryptids like the Rougarou, exploring the role ghosts play in the afterlife, and sharing practical (and respectful) ways to deal with a lingering spectral roommate if your house happens to be haunted. Grab your Himalayan salt and settle in—let’s get spooky.
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CreepyCon Ticket Giveaway! Jul 09, 2026

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CreepyCon takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee July 31st to August 2nd at the Knoxville Convention Center. It is one of the largest horror conventions in Tennessee and we have two free tickets to give away to our listeners! Check out the episode for all the details!
We might just see you July 31st through August 2nd in Knoxville.
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