For the Love of Ghosts

FDR once said, “The only thing to fear is fear itself.” You know what we say to that? YOU try recording an episode of your ghost podcast on a haunted country road at dusk, MR. ROOSEVELT. That’s right, Maggie and Juli head to Seven Sisters Road from Episode 27. It was on this deserted and completely dark road where Maggie dishes us all the deets on Sauerkraut Cave and where Juli, the masochist, tells us car-themed urban legends. Buckle up and get ready for quite the ghostly ride.

Buckle up, because in this episode we hit the open road—two haunted roads to be exact. First, Maggie tells us all about Seven Sisters Road in Nebraska. This story of mysterious deaths will really grind your gears—literally. Next, Juli reverses us back to the 1930s to learn more about Resurrection Mary, a ghost just trying to find two things that most people are looking for on a Friday night: a man and a ride home.

Lace up your hiking boots, roll up your sleeping bag and get ready for a little summer lovin’ because Juli is taking us on an adventure to Pine Glenn Close–erm–Cove. This nunnery turned summer camp has a history of heartache (and we're not just talking about that one time your crush sat next to someone ELSE by the fire pit). Next, Maggie transports us back in time to Chillingham Castle in the 13th century where John Sage tortured over 7,500 people. Now, the castle is bursting at the seams with disgruntled ghosts and people are still finding human remains. Name ONE thing that’s "chill" about that. We’ll wait.

New year, same love of ghost stories. In our first episode of 2020, Maggie serves us up info on the White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island, America’s oldest tavern. This place is famous for its mysterious deaths, ghostly residents and delicious fresh seafood. Ooo la la reserve us a table STAT. Next, Juli gives us the dirty deets on the exorcism of Roland Doe which inspired the movie that had your boomer parents vomiting in the theatre: The Exorcist.

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart but the very next day you gave it away. This year, to save me from tears I’m going to LOCK MYSELF IN A BOX FOR YEARS. Like any good Hallmark movie, this episode contains a Christmas wedding and human torture!First, Maggie opens the door to the LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans where some terrible things happened resulting in major hauntage. Juli then tells of the sweet story of the Mistletoe Bride which sounds cute and festive but is actually really, really, really sad.

Yippe-ki-yay, Ghosties, on this episode we explore the Dude Rancher Lodge haunted by the legit cutest spirits in the wild, wild West. Speaking of the wild, we traverse to the mysterious Hoia Baciu Forest in Romania. Disappearances? Aliens? Ghosts? Oh my! This forest has it all.

On this week’s episode, we celebrate America by talking about its first ghost town where 117 English men, women and children disappeared in 1587 leaving behind one word: CROATOAN. Did a witch cast a spell? A native American spirit overtake the settlers? Or (lame) did they just move to Croatoan Island?Another thing American’s love? BEER. Listen to the story of Lemp Mansion. This family has connections to a deadly curse & PBR (tbh, PBR sometimes feels like a curse the next day).

This week we are taking you to two exotic and extremely similar locations: Taiwan & Indiana. First, Juli immerses us into Taiwanese ghost culture. Learn about the Minxiong Ghost House, Ghost Marriage, Ghost Festival, and Maggie’s Ghost Fiancé: Steve. Next, Maggie tells us all about Willows Weep, a house shaped like an upside-down cross that is (surprise, surprise) haunted by a demonic force. Someone call TLC because this house is literally begging for a makeover.

For our first episode ever recorded in front of a live audience, we decided to face our fears: dolls, demons and the state of Indiana. First, Juli tells us all about a house in Gary, Indiana that allegedly contains over 200 demons. Okay, wow, are ya’ll paying rent or what?? Next, Maggie tells us about Annabelle, a creepily large Raggedy Ann doll. Imagine if Elf on the Shelf was actually a murderous demon and there you have Annabelle!

OOOHHH-klahoma is the place for US (and a lot of ghosts, apparently). This week Maggie & Juli coincidentally both tell stories from the state famous for… uhhh, tornados? and uhh, being a state?First, grab your tissues folks because Maggie tells a sad story about Katie DeWitt James and the haunting of Dead Woman’s Crossing. Next, Juli gets inspired to start her own cult by telling us the story of a jail turned church turned Samaritan Cult House. You’ll never look at soy milk the same after this story…

Between hormones, homework and homecomings, high school is ROUGH. But could you imagine dealing with all of that with a side of spooky ghosts showing up at your locker? Uh, no. That’s why we would never enroll at Pocatello High School in Idaho.Looking for a place to stay in Gloucestershire, England? Might we suggest the Ancient Ramada–err, Ram Inn. It has a 2.5/5 star rating on TripAdvisor because most of its guests fling themselves out closed windows out of sheer terror.

What does a deadly family heirloom, dowsing rods, and Taco Bell all have in common? TBH no idea, but if you figure it out after listening to this episode, let us know. First, Maggie tells us about the cursed Conjure Chest that is the connected to over 17 tragedies within one family. Like, stop using the chest @family! Then, Juli teaches us about dowsing rods and even gives us a tutorial (a.k.a. doodle bugging).

Grab a beer and pull up a chair because we dive right into a couple of super spooky stories this week. First, Maggie tells us about the Moon River Brewing Company that has as many ghosts as brews on tap. Next, Juli sets sail to Salem’s past and tells us about the infamous witch trials of 1692. Ya’ll ever been licked by the devil? Pass.

*Alert* zombie’s are on the loose, WWYD? If your answer is to lock your door, catch up on Netflix, and finally eat that can of refried beans you have in the pantry then wow, same. On top of a foolproof zombie apocalypse plan, we’ve conjured you up some wickedly spooky ghost stories in this week’s episode.First, Maggie tells us about the De Soto Hotel that begs the question: is this place haunted by giggly ghost girl or a demented demon? Ugh. Then, Juli gives us the true story behind the house from the movie The Conjuring. Bathsheba? Real. Possession? Real. Crippling debt of a middle class family who bought more house than they could afford? Too real.

*All aboard the train to London-town* (Intended to be read in a thick, borderline offensive, English accent) On this week’s episode we hop across the pond to tell some notorious ghost stories from London! First, Juli opens up the door to the Thornton Heath House where there’s a whole mess of paranormal activity in its history (poltergeists, apparitions, and aliens; oh my!). Next, Maggie tells us about the Highgate Cemetery where Vampiria Hysteria™ caused complete chaos & had a lot of people thinking they were better than Buffy (hint: no one is better than Buffy).

Listen to find out who the real G.O.A.T is (the devil) when Maggie tells us more about the Old Alton Bridge, known affectionately as “Goatman’s Bridge.” TBH goat cheese doesn’t sit well with us and neither does this story.Next, Juli lightens the mood (mainly because she’s tired of all this demon sh*t) and tells us about the cutest ghost of all time named Huggin’ Molly from Abbeville, AL.

On this week’s episode, we learned that Lizzie Borden’s father should have axed her politely if he could get rid of her pigeon coup. Honestly though, Lizzie isn’t the only person in this episode to have a complete mental break about nothing (Hint: it’s Juli).Next, Maggie tells us all about the Sallie House in Atchison, KS. This story has us in tears and leaves us asking "Will the real ghost Sallie please stand up?” Also, fun fact: a demon’s love language is gift giving. Cute! NOT. Don’t give demons gifts, dummy!

Life advice: wherever you want your ashes scattered is probably where you should spend the rest of your life. If that’s inside of a tree then good for you, lil keebler elf!On this episode, Juli turns down the EDM and chugs the rest of her Red Ghoul™ Vodka to tell us about Chicago’s Excalibur Nightclub. Next, Maggie shines a light on Ernie (a.k.a., Mr. Fischoeder) who keeps a friendly eye on Ledge Lighthouse...from the afterlife!

Sometimes the best way to get over a fear is to face it head on. Unless you fear Jay the gynecologist who lives in your apartment building. In that case, RUN. On this episode, Maggie takes you on a paddle boat to the Island of the Dolls where we can’t pinpoint what’s worse: the haunted dolls or the millions of spiders living in the haunted dolls. Next, Juli bakes us up a real treat of a story: The Myrtles Plantation! Who says you can’t make a poisonous cake and eat it too?

Would you still go on a vacation if all memory of it was erased afterwords? Would you be cool with receiving a book made of human skin? Will the pointy toothed creature building a workshop in Maggie’s attic (Jacinta Clause) finally talk to us? These are the questions addressed in this week’s episode along with the spooky tales of the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg, the Boston Athenaeum Library and the Granary Burying Ground.

A priest walks into a bar. He goes up to the bartender and asks for a drin—couple of hands to help with an exorcism. WWYD? On this episode, Maggie tells us about Sweden’s Haunted Vicarage. After this story, you’ll never look at a sofa the same way again. Next, Juli tells us about her recent eurotrip where she spent her birthday down in the Paris Catacombs (a dream come true). Oh and midway through this episode (31:20) you can hear devil hoof sounds that have been haunting us for a few months! Fun! We love it! We’re not crying! Help us!

We just took a DNA test found out we’re 100% NO-OUIJAN. But really, Ouija boards scare the sh*t out of us. Find out why in this episode as we unbox our very own. Also discussed: Dybbuk boxes, Post Malone, and the fact that our retirement funds are completely dependent on how many mattress bags of beanie babies we have stored in our parent’s basements (Juli: 3, Maggie: 1).

Titanic = LAME. Everybody knows the Queen Mary was the HBIC on the RMS scene. In this episode, discover how the ship hit the fan on this ocean liner. Next, we tell the cab driver “yo, homes to Bellaire.” Bellaire DEMON House, that is, where we find out what happens when ghosts stop being polite… and start getting REAL.

Lesson learned: when you meet a celebrity, do NOT ask to take a picture with them. Whether it’s the cast of Ghost Adventures or Robert the Doll: that embarrassing act will end up haunting you for an eternity. On this episode of For the Love of Ghosts, Juli tells us more about the Squirrel Cage Jail which, at the end of the day, is just a big, ghostly “poop shoot.” Maggie then overcomes her fear by diving head first into the story of Robert the Doll (aka Clay Aiken). Sit back, relax, and relish in the fact that your imaginary friend growing up probably didn’t kill people.

One thing we know for sure: Overalls are HOT with the 100+ year old ghosts right now. On this episode, we roll up our sleeves and dive into a couple of stories about spirits who never let work rest. First, Juli tells us about her dream home—aka the Winchester Mansion—which contains almost as many ghosts as it does bathrooms (13!!!). Next, Maggie gives us all the hot goss on Sloss Furnace. This iron factory has a menu of ghostly encounters so large, it puts Cheesecake Factory to shame.

Newsflash: Tinder & Bumble are discriminatory towards dead people. That’s why we’ve invented an exclusive dating service just for ghosts. In this episode we highlight some local haunts to Omaha, NE: Hummel Park & Mystery Manor. We also explore some of life’s greatest questions like, “Is Linda Blair doing okay?"

Pack up your panama hat because we are taking you on a vacay to 1888’s hottest haunted beach resort, the Hotel del Corrrronado. Then we’ll take a quick trip in our ghost box to the Don Cesar Hotel where you'll learn that Casper the Friendly Ghost was a monster compared to the precious angel that haunts this pink palace.

Anybody that says the Fyre Festival was the biggest train wreck of an island experiment clearly doesn't know about Poveglia. On this island, you definitely don’t want to misinterpret “plague pit” as “play pit."Next we learn more about the peaceful-turned-putrid Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. There we meet Ruth, a feminist ghost, whose skill for throwing things would have gotten her drafted into the majors (if she wasn’t dead). Oh well, at least she can join our newly formed baseball team IGLOO: International Ghost Ladies of OooOoo.