Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise

Note:  For the best audio experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha Ghostlorians!   Thank you so much for your patience while I've been working on Season 3 as I've dealt with some pretty rough stuff in my personal life (womp womp lol) and I apologize for the delay!  But now we're back in business!  The theme for tonight's  episode was one I've been wanting to cover ever since season 1, so I'm excited to finally be able to share it with you all!  The topic:  The Giants of Old Hawaii.   Legends of Giants have been part of Hawaiian folklore for centuries.  In this Season 3 premiere, I'll be discussing several of the giant-themed stories I found that were based in Hawaii, along with a few tales from around the world that share eerily similar details.  Later in the episode, I'll dive into a discovery found at a construction site on Hawaii Island that may change how we view Hawaiian mythology, while also bringing up the question; were Hawaii's giants actually part of Hawaiian history?    So crack open a green bottle, spark up some paranormal pakalolo.... and let's get into this!       Show Notes: Below are some podcast friends of GoH that were kind enough to have me on as a guest over the last year, along with their Instagram handles: The Dark Hour Podcast IG:  @the.dark.cast The Please Don't Follow Me Home Podcast IG: @pdfmh_podcast The JPC Frequency Podcast IG:  @jpc_frequency The Haunted AF Podcast IG:  @hauntedafpodcast   Wills Birdbrain Podcast IG:  @wills_birdbrain Want to become a Patron?  Click the link below and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii  Thank you to the newest Kanaka and Obake Tier Patrons: Melemaikalani M. Max L. Mamacita Ria Dolly Barbosa (IG:  Riadollybarbosa) Regina C. Kyla O.  Antonio C. O.K. Tomahawk Here's a shoutout to the newest Pele Tier Patrons: Eileen S. Mara N. Margie A. Tatiana CheersToThat!85 Nika the Mad Baker (IG:  Nikasmadsweets) Samuel O.  Ryan B. Captain Seli Antone S. Mari G. Paul W. Kenji H. Rachael K. Andrew M. Kalani (IG:  AlohaAllDay_LLC)   Battle of Hoku'ula: https://bloodredrain.com/2023/11/25/the-battle-of-hokuula/  Possible origins of Pele and giant remains found in Olowalu: https://tangatawhenua16.wixsite.com/the-first-ones-blog/single-post/2019/05/23/sidestep Giant of Kandahar:  Featured on Tales from the Gridsquare (IG: @tales_from_the_gridsquare):  https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/11/01/here-be-giants-outlandish-tales-of-the-military-the-afghan-colossi/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wndfuRNDbDI Lovelock Giants: https://stargatevoyager.com/2017/02/20/unlocking-lovelock-attack-of-the-red-haired-giants-part-3/  Lovelock Giants of Nevada along with other instances of giants around the world: https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Human-Giants  Artifacts from Lovelock cave: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ndtv.com/science/archaeologists-investigate-claims-of-giant-skeletons-in-nevada-caves-of-us-5338671/amp/1 More on the Lovelock Cave Giants: https://stargatevoyager.com/2017/02/20/unlocking-lovelock-attack-of-the-red-haired-giants-part-3/ Si-te-cah: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si-Te-Cah  Hidden cave burial with giant remains:  https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SFC19080308.2.155.10&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------  Giant remains found in Waimea: https://greaterancestors.com/3-7ft-skeletons-waimea/  More on the Waimea discovery:   https://zamzummim.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/3-giant-skeletons-over-7-feet-tall-discovered-at-waimea-on-the-big-isle-of-hawaii-per-honolulu-1912-newspaper-believed-to-confirm-legend-of-a-great-battle-with-giant-bodyguards-of-a-maui-king-2/  

Aloha, On August 8, 2023, a wildfire ravaged Lāhainā on the island of Maui destroying an estimated 85% of the beachfront town, altering Hawaii's history forever.  My father's side of the family has lived in Lāhainā for over a century, with the small town serving as a second home to my sister and I growing up, so of course we were beyond heartbroken.  Long before this tragedy, in the fall of 2022, a writer from Honolulu Magazine (www.honolulumagazine.com) reached out asking if I'd like to submit a story for an article they were doing for Halloween.  That story turned into this episode with additional information not covered in the magazine piece. (https://www.honolulumagazine.com/locals-share-firsthand-spine-chilling-ghost-stories-just-in-time-for-halloween/) This incident was something an ex-girlfriend and I experienced while visiting my grandparent's home on famed Front Street and was intended to be a Patreon exclusive episode.  However, after news of the fire, I went back and updated the ending to include how the fire has impacted my family personally and to add a short disclaimer.  After zero contact for over 24hrs, we finally learned my grandma and other family members were confirmed to be safe after being forced to evacuate twice.  Tragically this was not the case for many other residents.  Whatever you may hear on the news I can assure you it is much, much worse.  It is still too early to know the total destruction or even an accurate number of missing or deceased and will take years to fully understand the outcome of these fires with the clean-up and rebuilding of historic Lāhainā taking even longer.   I decided to release the episode to all listeners to include resources on how to help the Island's residents. Maui needs more assistance than ever, please check the show notes for additional ways to help.  Mahalo.   Resources: Monetary Donations: Maui Strong (https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fund) Kākoʻo Maui Fund (https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui) Aloha United Way - Maui Relief Fund (https://ignite.stratuslive.com/auw/get-involved/donate/mauirelief) Lāhui Foundation (https://www.lahuifoundation.org/) Help Maui Rise:  Directly Aid Ohana Displaced by Fire (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lExatubPl6zvsDcy4qUd3Sv1PvvKrzMhUyOzaKuId0o/htmlview) Verified Memorial Fundraisers through GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/maui) Hawaii Food Bank - Maui Relief Efforts (https://hawaiifoodbank.org/Maui-Relief) Water Stations for Lahaina Emergency Shelters (https://www.gofundme.com/f/water-stations-for-lahaina-emergency-shelter)   Resources for those directly impacted by the fires: Housing for Displaced Maui Ohana (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHxUYu1AQeWw8pz6m9eAv81QMAtpW1EAAXL7vozOkEY/htmlview?fbclid=PAAaZdXWson5kfIDd4YfBuB0Mf7cYsOUrbimeGYOSkq03ODAa0jRML4thJ_KU_aem_AQI-vhUFXYyWLORsapaYsZRcEE2IK0ytCJamwGxUZaOycfuBjZTaPeDLYtV4YD-LjLo) Maui Nui Strong (https://www.mauinuistrong.info/) Maui County Information - evacuation shelters, family assistance, and more (https://www.mauicounty.gov/) If you are searching for missing loved ones, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767, select option 4 and follow the voice prompts for Hawaii Wildfires.   For a additional resources please check out KITV4's article here:  https://www.kitv.com/news/lahaina/how-to-help-those-impacted-by-the-maui-fires/article_13f68cc6-3712-11ee-8291-ff1f69566ac1.html#:~:text=RESOURCES%20IF%20YOU%20NEED%20HELP,Fill%20out%20the%20form%20here.&text=If%20you%20are%20searching%20for,voice%20prompts%20for%20Hawaii%20Wildfires     P.S.  I've been overwhelmed with the immense amount of listeners who've reached out asking how to help or if my family has a GoFundMe to support.  At the moment, my family is OK financially and do not want to take away from others who may require that same support, but want to thank everyone for their kindness and well wishes.     #MauiStrong #LahainaStrong  

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Trigger Warning:  This episode briefly mentions several situations of self-harm.  Listener discretion is advised. Aloha!  Thank you for joining me in the last episode of Season 2 of the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I cannot believe we're already wrapping up Season 2!  I appreciate your patience over these last couple of weeks.  My computer decided to "kick-the-bucket" (RIP old friend) before I could complete the intended episode finale.  After much debate (and understanding by the awesome Patreon Members), I decided to release this story, which was an exclusive episode for Patrons (www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii), to wrap up the season so you listeners wouldn't be left hanging.  The podcast will now go on a short break until Season 3, but don't worry, it won't be long before we're all huddled around the bonfire once again! If you fear the thought of Ghostlore of Hawaii withdrawals (lol) you want more content, I will continue to release bonus and mini-episodes all throughout the break.  To find out more or to become a member, head over to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii So enough of the business talk.... Versions of this tale have circulated for years.  One popular depiction was told in author Glen Grant's TV special 'Chick'n Skin:  Tales of Supernatural Hawaii' that came out in the mid-90's.  Ever since seeing that interpretation as a child, the images of the story have stuck with me to this day.  As the victim in my version discovers, "new beginnings" can always be haunted by tragic pasts...   Want to become a Patron?  Click the link below and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii  Here's a shoutout to the newest Pele Tier Patrons: Shianne Kim Mendoza I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!  Thank you to Patrons of all tiers!  Without your contribution, I would not be able to do this!  I appreciate you all!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It's a free way to support the podcast and really helps new listeners discover the show. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like turned into an episode?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link: https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show Notes: Glen Grant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Grant_(historian) Axis Deer https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/01/molokais-fabled-axis-deer-are-starving-to-death-in-droves/

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha!  Thank you for joining me on the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise Podcast!  I am your host as always, Jared!  Tonight we'll be venturing off course a bit from our normal ghost stories; but don't worry, the topic still very paranormal.  This episode covers the UFO/UAP sightings that have been witnessed in Hawaii since back in the 1970's that still continue to this day.  In 2020, several videos of unidentified objects flying over the Islands made national headlines, with more and more sightings happening every year.  I'll cover many of these popular incidents as well as a couple of firsthand experiences witnessed by people I know.   So sit back, put on your tinfoil hats, and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  We only have one more episode left in Season 2 before the show goes on a short break, but don't worry!  Patrons of all tiers will continue to get Ghostlore of Hawaii content like bonus, full-length and mini-episodes during the break between seasons!  Check out the link below for more information or to become a Patron!  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   One benefit of becoming a Kanaka Tier Patron is naming a character in a future story.  The character Jessi was named by AndyMac, and Dr. Grey was named by Afton Stowers.   Shoutout all the Patrons that make this show possible!  Thank you so much for your contribution!  I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!    If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com *Although all information discussed in this episode was thoroghly researched and intended to be factual, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into any information you find interesting on your own, just to be sure.  Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show notes: Possible UFO/UAP/Mysterious Lights filmed over Kona, Hawaii on NYE 2020: https://youtube.com/shorts/Cg6vWiDWbVE?feature=share   AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Aerospace_Threat_Identification_Program Dan Inouye and AATIP https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/06/how-hawaii-sen-dan-inouye-helped-set-the-stage-for-ufo-research/   NY Times:  No Longer in Shadows, Pentagon's UFO Unit Will Make Some Findings Public https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/pentagon-ufo-harry-reid-navy.html   Hawaii News Now article:  'FAA notified after large blue UFO seen above Oahu appeared to drop into ocean' https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/12/31/faa-notified-after-mysterious-ufo-seen-above-oahu-appeared-drop-into-ocean/   UFO sightings on Kaua'i http://www.kauaianthro.org/GhostStories_files/UFO.html   The Joe Rogan Experience Episode #1853 - Jeremy Corbell (Story starts at around 1:26:26 into the episode) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gYVutFOYsHaklxO0DLcS7?si=2f515241adc14691   Maui UFO Report:  Lahaina Yacht Harbor UFO by Steve Omar https://aquarianradio.com/maui-ufo-report-lahaina-yacht-harbor-ufo-by-steve-omar/   Remembering Rainbow Bridge (Jimi Hendrix days on Maui) https://mauitime.com/culture/remembering-rainbow-bridge/  

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast!  I am your host as always, Jared! Tonight's episode has been one of the most requested topics since I started the podcast; the Hauntings at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital.  For decades locals in the Hilo area have talked of one tragic event that ignited the stories that surround the abandoned building.  Sounds of crying babies, footsteps, disembodied laughter and more have all been witnessed onsite.  But did the tragedy really happen, or was it all just a rumor?  Along with discussing the history of the hospital, I'll cover the strange encounters that happened during a paranormal investigation conducted by the Kahuna Research Group back in 2013.  Lastly, you'll hear several firsthand stories from locals as well as from staff who still worked in the building long after the hospital closed.  Stay tuned...   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live! Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   One of the many benefits of being a Kanaka Tier Patron is getting to name a character in a future story!  This episode includes characters named by Kanaka Tier Patrons Anley, who named Leona the Medium, and Joni who named Ruby.   Thank you so much to the newest Kanaka Tier Patrons, Roberto Soriano (on behalf of your wife Dee), and Koichi Santiago Wada (on behalf of your mom)!  Thank you so much for your contribution! I also want to shout out the newest Pele Tier Patron Kasmira! I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!  Thank you to all Patrons at all Tiers as well!  Without your contribution, I would not be able to do this!  I appreciate you all!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show notes: Kahuna Research Group's Investigation: https://www.kahunaresearchgroup.org/case-log/krg-investigates-hilo-memorial-crying-babies   More about that visit: https://bigislandpulse.com/lifestyle/trick-or-treat-special-old-hilo-hospital-babies-cry/   An artical on the Hospital's history: https://keolamagazine.com/then-now/the-old-hilo-hospital/  

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast! Tonight we venture away from The Islands for a bit; but don't worry, this story is still connected to Hawaii....through me! That's right, in this episode I'll be discussing a very interesting time in my life; when I moved into my very first apartment....that just so happened to be haunted.  During my sophomore year in college, strange occurrences began happening shortly after moving into this specific apartment unit.  Throughout that one year period, myself and several other people witnessed weird events that happened in that building.  This was around the time sections of the story 'The Haunting at the UH Mānoa pt 3' was based on, so was in touch with an acquaintance who was sensitive to the paranormal.  I reached out hoping she could shed some light on the source of the occurrences.  The information she gave my roommate and I did little to ease our concerns....  So sit back next to the fire, pop open a green bottle (or two), spark up your paranormal pakalolo (or not), and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   This episode includes characters named by Kanaka Tier Patrons Kit Friday (who named the character Lu after one of her friends), and Cynthia Kleppang (who named the character Wally).  One of the many benefits of being a Kanaka Tier Patron is getting to name a character in a future story! Thank you so much to the newest Kanaka Tier Patron, Janelly Bean!   I also want to shout out the newest Pele Tier Patron Paul T. Kim!  Thank you Paul! I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!  Thank you to all Patrons at all Tiers as well!  Without your contribution, I would not be able to do this!  I appreciate you all!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha Ghostlorians!   I'm so happy to announce that July 9th marks the one year anniversary of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast's reception.  Thank you to everyone for all your support.  I wouldn't have made it this far without you! After many requests, tonight's episode jumps back into the true-crime genre as I cover several of Hawaii's Unsolved Mysteries.  First, I'll discuss one of Hawaii's first confirmed serial Killers, the Honolulu Strangler.  Then, I'll cover the popular disappearance of a small fishing vessel, the Sarah Joe and it's 5 experienced crew members, and why this story still baffles resident til this day.  Lastly, I'll touch on a gruesome discovery one woman made while dumpster diving that changed her life forever. Let's get into this....   I want to give a special shout out and thanks to all the new Patreon members!  Check out the Shout Out Page on ghostloreofhawaii.com as well to view all the awesome supporters!  Mahalo to: Kanaka Tier: Joni Pukahead  AndyMac   Afton Stowers Obake Tier: Harmony Plus a few more I'm waiting back to hear from!  Stay tuned for new in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to all the Patrons who wanted to stay anonymous and all the Menehune Tier Patrons as well!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode. *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show Notes: Honolulu Strangler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honolulu_Strangler https://crimesoftheday.wordpress.com/2021/02/16/howard-gay/ https://kealakai.byuh.edu/the-tragic-deaths-of-five-women-and-an-escaped-murderer-known-as-the-honolulu-strangler Disappearance of the Sarah Joe: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/The_Crew_of_the_Sarah_Joe Disturbing Dumpster Discovery: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/years-later-case-of-childs-fingers-found-in-bag-remains-unsolved/  

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.  Aloha, nice to see you back so soon!  As a little surprise, I decided to release part 2 of 'The Lady and the Horse' earlier than planned.  Instead of waiting an entire week for the conclusion, you get it on a Monday!  So make sure you're caught up and have listened to Ep. 19:  'The Lady and the Horse (Pt. 1) first! In the last episode, we left off with Uncle Billy sharing the mysterious story of his one true love, Eloise.  The teens quickly fell in love after meeting and planned to spend the rest of their lives together.  Until the day Eloise went missing after suffering a tragic accident with her horse Tucker.  Billy was able to find his injured love; bleeding and barely conscious, but was still able to get Eloise back to her family. Cozy up to the bonfire with your drinks and snackies, and let's get into this...   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, plus a ton of other benefits! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode. *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.  Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast! I am your host, Jared!  A cool breeze blowing in from the ocean for our virtual beach bonfire; perfect for a chilling tale based on real events. Tonight's episode is part-one of a two-part story that happened to someone from my past.  It's has a little bit of everything; mysterious apparitions, animals, multiple timelines, all interwoven into a tragic love-story.   When Randy Boy's elderly Aunty begins to suffer health complications, she moves into the home he and his mother shared.  However, when Aunty Sally's health sudden takes a turn for the worse, she begins to witness things within the home noone else could see. If you cannot wait a week for part-two's release, Ghostlore of Hawaii Patrons get instant access to part-one and part-two!  Head over to www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii to find out how you can support the podcast and get more content! So huddle up next to the fire, get comfortable, and let's get into this...   I want to give a special shout out and thanks to all the new Patreon members!  Check out the Shout Out Page on ghostloreofhawaii.com as well to view all the awesome supporters!  Mahalo to: Pam Kate Aimee Danielson Website Designs (Check out her IG @Aimee Danielson Designs) Plus a few more I'm waiting back to hear from!  Stay tuned for new in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to all the Patrons who wanted to stay anonymous and all the Menehune Tier Patrons as well!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode. *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show Notes: Article:  'New Contraceptive Feed for Wild Hogs Causing Major Concern for Big Island Hunters' https://bigislandnow.com/2022/06/20/new-contraceptive-feed-for-wild-hogs-causing-major-concern-for-big-island-hunters/  

Aloha Ghostlorians! Welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  I am your host Jared, thank you for joining me for the beach bonfire!  In episode 3:  'Pele's Curse', I covered the misfortune that falls on those who dare take lava rocks away from Hawaii.  Tonight,  I'll be discussing a few stories that show; rocks don't always have to leave the islands for bad luck to be unleashed.   I'll wrap up the episode with the tale of a family who experienced a haunting soon after moving into their new home and how it may have been triggered by the simple act of moving a stone found in the garden.  Based on a real, listener submited story. Crack open a green bottle, spark up some paranormal pakalolo, and let's get into this.... Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.    The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  I want to give a special shout out and thanks to the new Patreon members!  Check out the Shout Out Page on ghostloreofhawaii.com as well for all the awesome supporters!  Stay tuned for new in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to: Joni "Pukahead" (I love the nickname!) Geeky Heather Jessica Bullock Sarah Vanessa (IG: Nepurr) Plus a few more I'm waiting back to hear from!  Mahalo to all the Patrons who wanted to stay anonymous and all the Menehune Tier Patrons as well!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes: Story 1:  Based on the tale:  'The Cursed Stone--Lana'i, 1960' (from Glen Grant's book Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawai'i) Story 2:  Based on the tale:  'A Mysterious Occurrence at Schofield Barracks' (from Glen Grant's book Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawai'i) Story 3:  Based on the tale:  'Pilikia at the Waimanalo Quarry' (from Glen Grant's book Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawai'i) Story 4:  Listener submitted story.  Mahalo to the listener who submitted this tale!  Although names and the location of the house were changed, this story is based off of real experiences that happened to the family.   Ti Leaf Plant Information: https://www.leilanisattic.com/blogs/news/ti-leaf-legend   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.  

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.  Aloha Friends! Good seeing you all back!  I am Jared, the host of Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  Thank you for joining me at our bonfire!  Creating tonight's episode was a tough one.  The very real tragedy that this story is based on happened to an acquaintance of my fathers.  I cannot begin to imagine the grief parents go through when losing a child but the pain must be amplified when a child disappears.  The lack of closure and not wanting to believe the loss is permanent must be torture. For a couple of years, that is exactly what this family went through.  However, strange events began to occur in the family home that forced the tragedy back into the lives of the grieving parents.   So sit back, get comfortable, and let's dive into the haunting story of 'The disappearance of Travis'. *Names were altered for privacy sake.   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  I want to give a special shout out to the new Patreon members!  A special thank you goes out to these Patrons for signing up in the first week of the launch!  Stay tuned for next week's in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to: Matty M Kit Friday Cynthia Kleppang Jordyn Burnette Christy & Lily Whitney Z Bonnie Craig Melissa Lauren Jfling Bob Inn Han O'Hamill "It's not your turn" Exomatt Holls Jacob Murphy Kyle from Waipahu Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.   Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes: Road to Hana (Hana Highway) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Highway Hana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana,_Hawaii Ka Iwi O Pele

Aloha! Surprise!  I decided to release episodes in back-to-back weeks to celebrate the launch of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon! This is a free BONUS episode that would have only been available to Patrons at www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii In 2016, a pair of twin sisters relocated to Maui to start a new life.  Little did they know their fresh start, would become a tragic end on the famous Road to Hana.  Find out what happens to the Twin Power Yoga Sisters...   This will be the first of many exclusive, full-length episodes that are only available on Patreon.  Your contribution keeps this podcast alive!  For the price of a cup of coffee per month, Patrons get access to additional episodes along with perks like free gifts, discounts on merch, and a lot more! An added benefit is episodes will still be released even when the free show goes on break between seasons!  Stay tuned for more Patreon exclusive episodes dropping soon! www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.   Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Show Notes: https://people.com/crime/why-police-pushed-to-charge-a-twin-with-murdering-her-sister-by-driving-off-a-hawaiian-cliff/   https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/what-to-know-alexandria-duvals-alleged-murder-in-hawaii.html   https://www.columbian.com/news/2018/feb/02/twin-acquitted-of-murder-after-crash-that-killed-her-sister/   https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/man-who-dated-woman-allegedly-murdered-by-identical-twin-describes-hellish-six-months-with-pair/IZOM4CJMMZZDQPH5NXN5EYNDWA/     *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.   *Names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.      

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.     Aloha Ghostlore of Hawaii Ohana! I am your host Uncle Jared, thank you for joining me for our virtual bonfire here on the beach!   Tonight's episode is the first in an ongoing series that covers the many haunted hotels of Hawaii.  The first hotel covered in the episode is the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, located just a few minutes north of Lahaina on the island of Maui.  The controversial obstacles developers came across during the resort's construction was the start of new laws introduced to the state.  These laws protected the land and any historical artifacts discovered during construction.  The second part of this episode takes us to the south coast of Kauai to a small hotel built way before these new laws were put in place.  Many claim the hotel was cursed from the very beginning due to the developer's disregard for items found and used in it's construction.   So sit back, get comfortable, and let's get into this....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon will be available soon!  Patrons will gain access to bonus episodes only available on Patreon, discounts on merch, free gifts, and a lot more!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885     Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/     Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii     Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Vocabulary: Limu:  seaweed Pupus:  appetizers Hele:  to go, come, to move, walk, travel,   Show Notes: Ritz-Carlton Kapalua https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/kapalua-maui   Developers vs. Native Hawaiians over Ancient Burial Site: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-01-23-mn-692-story.html   https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/05/18/years-ago-maui-development-set-course-modern-protections-iwi-kupuna/   Ritz-Carlton Sold Again: https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/10/ritz-carlton-sold-again-this-time-to-blackstone/#:~:text=A%20joint%20venture%20that%20owns,Grand%20Wailea%20earlier%20this%20year.   Honokahua Preservation Site: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/hawaii/honokahua-burial-site-hi/   Hurricane Iwa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Iwa   Hale Nani Hotel: http://kauaianthro.org/GhostStories_files/Ghost_Hotels.html   Information from above link borrowed from: The Tale of the Haunted Hotel by Joan Conrow, Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific: June 1989. pg. 78,79.     *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.     *Names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.    

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Wassup, howzit going?!  Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  It's your host, Uncle Jared! Tonight I'm going to pivot and switch things up a bit.  Instead of the paranormal, I'll be discussing the very real problem of mysterious creatures found in the jungles of Hawaii.  Many of the predators I'll discuss could have deadly consequences for those who stumble upon then in the wild.  The catch, they're definitely NOT supposed to be found in Hawaii. So sit back, keep your eyes and ears peeled for any strange sounds in the jungle behind us, pop a green bottle, and let's get into this....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon will be available soon!  Patrons will gain access to early release episodes, bonus episodes only available on Patreon, discounts on merch, and a lot more!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885     Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/     Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com     Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii     Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Vocabulary: Honu:  turtle Pua'a:   pigs/boar     Show Notes:   Some of the animals found in Hawaii: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-animals-live-in-hawaii.html   Caiman, alligators, and snakes found in Hawaii: https://www.oahunaturetours.info/illegalaliens.html   Honolulu Magazine article on non-native animals: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/where-the-wild-things-went-tracking-hawaiis-most-elusive-non-native-animals/   Piranhas and snakes found after residential fire: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/news-releases/snake-and-piranhas-found-at-alewa-fire-scene/   Article on the 9 foot boa constrictor found by pig hunters: https://reptilesmagazine.com/nine-foot-boa-constrictor-captured-by-pig-hunters-in-hawaii/   Loud ass Coqui frogs.... https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/info/invasive-species-profiles/coqui/    

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.    Howzit going?  Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  Thank you for tuning in! Tonight's tale originated from a story I heard long ago that happened to a boy while he was out on a hike in the jungle.  Growing up in Hawaii, it was common for us to get into trouble while playing outside, unsupervised.  So getting into a scenario similar to what tonight's main character goes through was very possible, meaning, suffering the very same fate.  That thought terrified me as a child.  I'll elaborate at the end of the tale.... So thank you again, I'm so happy you're here.  Whether our bonfire is at the beach or camping in the jungle, it always means so much that you're taking the time to hang out.  So kick back, make yourself comfortable, grab drink and some pupus, and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon will be available soon!  Patrons will gain access to early release episodes, bonus episodes only available on Patreon, discounts on merch, and a lot more!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885     Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/     Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com     Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii     Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com       Show Notes:    I'm linking Glen Grant's Wikipedia page as I may have heard a version of this story from one of his tales.  If not Grant's tale, he's still such an important author/historian everyone should read his stories! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Grant_(historian)   Bodyboarding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodyboarding   One of those "mom and pop" restaurants I imagined the characters meeting at, the iconic Cafe 100 in Hilo (although their seating is all outdoors).  Check 'em out if you're in Hilo.  They're famously known as being the 'Home of the Loco Moco.'  IYKYK https://cafe100.com/about-us/   #Ghosts #Obake #Burial #HauntedHawaii #Hawaii #GhostStories #Curse

Aloha! Welcome to the premiere of Season 2 of Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  I've missed you all so much over the break in between seasons! Tonight's episode is based on a tale I heard from Lopaka Kapanui, of Mysteries of Hawaii (https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com).  Lopaka is one of the most respected and well known storytellers in Hawaii and was a close friend and protege of Glen Grant, who I've mentioned numerous times on the podcast.  Lopaka operates the 'Mysteries of Hawaii' haunted tours on Oahu with his family which is the go-to tour group I recommend to all.   I've had numerous requests for more stories involving Kimo, the Kahuna featured in a couple of stories from Season 1, so guess what?  He's back!  Kimo makes a visit to the home of an elderly couple who fear their daughter has been possessed by something evil.  However, for those of you excited for Kimo's return.....I have to warn you, don't get too attached..... So sit back, get comfortable, get all of your "essentials" (pop them green bottles, spark the paranormal pakalolo).....and let's get into this....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon will be available soon!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes:    Follow Mysteries of Hawaii on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/MysteriesofHawaii   Check out Lopaka's Haunted Tours (the go-to tour group I recommend to all who ask!):  https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/   Kahuna Nui: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahuna    

Aloha!  Thanks for joining me on tonight's virtual bonfire!  I see you got the fire started, mahalo very much!  I've been so busy. The trailer you heard at the start of the episode was for my friends Amanda and Trevin with the Seriously Sinister Podcast.  They discuss "killer facts and spooky true petty crime stories" which was my cup of tea.  Check out the Seriously Sinister Podcast's linktr.ee in the show notes.   Tonight's story involves the bloody history of Pakaka Heiau (temple), bad TikTok dances, and the repercussions of disrespecting the dead...   So sit back, pop a green bottle and....yunodakine.... and let's get into this.     *Note:  All names and characters were created for this story.  Any similarities to a person, or persons are purely coincidental.     If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   I've partnered with RePod! (https://repod.io/)  RePod lets you listen, share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in your favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download RePod for free on Apple iOS or Google Play and add me, ghostlore.of.hawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Show Notes:   The "Dead Can't Dance Challenge" was made up for this story.  Influencers are not dancing in morbid places for clout (at least I hope they're not).   Seriously Sinister Podcast  https://linktr.ee/Seriously.Sinister.Podcast   Mokoliʻi (unfortunately, aka) Ch*naman's Hat.  Named after the island's resemblance to a conical hat.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokoli%CA%BBi   Sandy Beach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Beach_(Oahu)   Heiau Pakaka https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/honolulu/12-secret-things-in-hawaii   When typing up the show notes, I found this blog post detailing the heiau, Russian/American fort, and a model of old Honolulu where the heiau once stood.  (Wish I found this post when actually writing the story lol) http://pohukainacave.blogspot.com/2013/03/honolulu-fort-kekuanohu.html   *Some names and places may have been altered for privacy sake

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha and welcome!   In episode 11, I'll be covering a couple of ghost stories that happened to my mom in Hawaii.  The first incident occurred when she was a young girl growing up in Pāhoa.   The second story involves an odd phone call my family received in the middle of the night that, til this day, my mom can't really explain.   So sit back, throw another pallet on the bonfire, pop a green bottle and spark up some paranormal pakalolo..... and let's get into this.....     If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes:     Listen to Twisted & Uncorked: https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/   Pāhoa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahoa,_Hawaii         *Although my goal is for all historical information to be 100% accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  In some instances I may alter names and locations for privacy sake.    

Trigger Warning:  This episode briefly mentions the suicide of an adult.  Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha!  Mele Kalikimaka and Happy Holidays!   Welcome to the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I'm Uncle (Unko) Jared, thank you for joining me on the beach next to the bonfire!    Episode 10 is a little different...  This is the first tale of the podcast that is based in Japan and originally told by Japanese horror writer Yoshida Yuuki(吉田悠軌).  I heard this story on the Kaidan Japanese Scary Stories podcast.  Host Riyoko translates Japanese horror stories into English with commentary by Co-host Cat.  This story by Yoshida was one of the most original tales I've heard in a while.  This is my interpretation of his story along with my own personal twist at the end.  If you want to listen to the version of the story my version is based off of, check out Riyoko and Cat on Kaidan Japanese Scary Stories.  This was the first story of their first episode.     In the outro, I'll explain how this story connects to a few experiences I had as a child in Hawaii.  When I heard this tale, it instantly reminded me of memories I had at around 4 or 5 years old.  So get warm next to the fire, pop a green bottle, light up some finey-piney (pine as in Christmas tree), and let's get into this.....     Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com       Show Notes:     Kaidan Japanese Scary Stories: https://anchor.fm/kaidanscarystories     Common myna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_myna   Bald myna: https://besgroup.org/2011/06/05/common-myna-%E2%80%93-baldness-not-an-obstacle-to-love/   Lifespan of some myna (to be clear, not common myna): https://squeaksandnibbles.com/mynah-bird/         *Although my goal is for all historical information to be 100% accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  In some instances I may alter names and locations for privacy sake.  

Aloha!  Thank you for joining me for episode 9 of the Ghostlore of Hawaii podcast!  Tonight's stories are based on another apparition well known to the locals of hawaii.  Tales of frightening encounters happening in locations where the victim was most vulnerable have been told for decades.  I'll discuss the different possible origins of this ghost and dabble in the question "Can you rid a haunted place of it's ghost by demolishing it?" So cozy up to the fire, I know it's getting cold for some of you this time of year.  Pop open a green bottle.  Roll up some paranormal pakalolo, and let's get into this......   Follow on Spotify here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=89b75a5d1fce485c   Listen on Apple Podcasts here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Follow on iHeart here:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ghostlore-of-hawaii-parano-84626184/   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.   MERCH IS AVAILABLE! (I recently found someone pirating my logo on Amazon.  I'm working on getting it removed but in the meantime, I ONLY have merchandise via redbubble.com. https://ghostlore-of-hi.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say 'Hi!"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   If someone you know doesn't use Spotify or any other listening app, they can listen for free at www.ghostloreofhawaii.com No downloading needed!  Listen on mobile or computer!   Show Notes:   Honolulu Advertiser news article about the Faceless Woman of the Waialae Drive-in by Bob Krauss (via newspapers.com): https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10984210/waialae-drive-in-ghost19-may-1959/     Cool historical information about the Waialae Drive-In: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/6478   Another post about the Faceless Woman via Atlantis Adventures.  When I was young, a bunch of family members went on the Atlantis submarine tour in Lahaina.  Definitely recommend! https://atlantisadventures.com/october-spooks-the-faceless-ghost-of-waialae-drive-in/    Although my goal is to have all historical information discussed as accurately as possible, I cannot guarantee it will be.  This podcast is made for entertainment first and foremost, then education.  In some instances I may alter names and locations for privacy sake.  

Aloha!  Thank you for joining me for episode 8:  Burial Rituals of Hawaii.  This episode is based on a true event that happened in the little town I grew up in on the Big Island of Hawaii.  I learned of this incident from the same Hawaiian history teacher I spoke about in episode 4 pt. 1 who experienced his car being pushed sideways by Nightmarchers.  I don't want to give too much away, so....   Get as comfortable as you can on these lava rocks, sorry not as soft as sand...  Pop open a green bottle, spark up that paranormal pakalolo (if that's your thing), and let's get into this....        Follow me on Spotify here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=6cecec113ef6486d   Follow me on Apple Podcasts here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Follow me on iHeart here:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ghostlore-of-hawaii-parano-84626184/       If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     MERCH IS AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   Do you have a paranormal story or topic about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi!"?  You can email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   If someone you know doesn't have Spotify or any other listening app, they can listen for free at my website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Show Notes: Native Hawaiian Burial Methods https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/native-burials-human-rights-and-sacred-bones   Mana and Kamehameha's Missing Bones: https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/native-burials-human-rights-and-sacred-bones   'Sacred Burial Practices' by Betty Lullard-Leo More information about burial practices of Hawaiians: http://www.coffeetimes.com/feb98.htm   Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_Museum   ‘Opihi (Definition): https://mauioceancenter.com/opihi-treasured-as-a-cultural-delicacy/    

Aloha!  Happy Halloween! For this Halloween episode, I'll be covering one of Hawaii's most well known ghost stories.  Mention "Morgan's Corner" around any Local and most likely (more like 100% likely) they'll know exactly what you're talking about.  I'll talk about the legend of Morgan's Corner along with the haunted history behind the Nuʻuanu Pali, the mountain side that the road is located on. Lastly, let's dip into the true-crime I talk about the very real and brutal murder that happened at Morgan's corner.  So get comfortable, pop open a green bottle or two.  Spark up some paranormal pakalolo....and let's get into this....   Find me on Instagram at: ghostlore.of.hawaii UPDATE!!! Just as this episode was finishing being mastered, I was able to get a PHYSICAL COPY OF "THE PICTURE" that I talk about in this episode!!!  My parents packed up some stuff from my bedroom in our old house and down in the bottom of the box was my copy of Glen Grant's book 'Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawaii'!  He included the color photo of what he and his students captured that night at Morgan's Corner.   Check out my Instagram for the higher quality picture along with the screen-grab I took of Grant's 'Chick'n Skin' TV special that aired in Hawaii back in the mid 90's with the man himself (I do not own the rights to the photo).     Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Or have some advice or feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "Hi!"?  You can email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   If someone you know doesn't have Spotify or any other listening app, they can listen for free at my website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Show Notes: Nuʻuanu Pali https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu%CA%BBuanu_Pali   Battle of Nuʻuanu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Nu%CA%BBuanu   Legend of Morgan's Corner https://www.honolulumagazine.com/the-real-story-behind-honolulus-haunted-morgans-corner/   'The Hook' Urban Legend https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hook   Morgan's Corner Murder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan%27s_Corner_murder https://www.honolulumagazine.com/the-real-story-behind-honolulus-haunted-morgans-corner/ https://imagesofoldhawaii.com/morgans-corner/   Grace Hubbard Fortescue https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Fortescue   'Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawaii' by Glen Grant (The version I have has a different cover so I'm not sure if the book in the link differs at all) https://mutualpublishing.com/product/obake-files-ghostly-encounters-in-supernatural-hawaii/   Although my goal is for all information to be 100% factual, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look up any topic you may find interesting, there's so much more information I can't fit in each episode!   Names and locations may be slightly altered for privacy sake.  

Aloha!  Welcome back!  The stories I cover in episode 6, are based on the calling spirits or calling ghosts of Hawaii.  These malevolent ghosts are just as common in Hawaii as choking ghosts, covered in episode 1 and 4.   Cozy up to the bonfire, pop open a green bottle and some paranormal pakalolo if you're allowed, and let's get into this...   Follow me on Instagram at:  ghostlore.of.hawaiiI posted a picture I took of our puppy Sosa not too long after moving into the possibly haunted house my wife and I live in currently.  What does it look like to you? I also mention a few of the other weird things that happen in our house!   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   If you were entertained, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find the podcast!   Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Or have some advice or feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "Hi"?   Email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Know anyone who doesn't have Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any other podcast app?  They can listen for free on my website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes: Dragons found all around the world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon Sirens (Mythology) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren_(mythology) Wailuku River State Park https://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/hawaii/wailuku-river-state-park/ Legend of Rainbow Falls https://shakaguide.com/planyourtrip/big-island/rainbow-fall Rainiest City in the US https://www.explore-the-big-island.com/hilo-weather.html MMA Legend BJ Penn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.J._Penn  

MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   Aloha! Thank you for tuning into episode 5:  Ghosts of Lahaina Before we get into the episode, I wanted to give a very special shout out to Sapphire Sandalo for featuring my first episode (The Kona Lagoon Hotel) on her extremely popular podcast, 'Stories with Sapphire'.  Sapphire has been an amazing inspiration as a horror creator (she created the extremely popular YouTube show 'Something Scary', as well as the podcast 'Stories with Sapphire') along with being a huge influence in the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) communities.  I started Ghostlore of Hawaii because of the lack of representation Hawaii has in the paranormal world. Sapphire has been a proponent of getting the AAPI voice out to the world for close to a decade!  As a fellow AAPI creator in the horror genre, I owe so much to her because "there is so much more to the spirit realm then the white figures (both living and dead) that we see in entertainment. (From Sapphire's website!)" Imagine how scary (in the best way possible) the world would be by getting exposure to the horror/ghost stories from cultures all around the globe!  I'm rambling....   So back to the episode, tonight, we're travelling to the island of Maui to visit the beautiful beach side town of Lahaina.  Known for beautiful beaches, surfing, shopping, and dining, Lahaina has something for everyone......especially those searching for the supernatural.     Tales of restless spirits found in locations across the town are still told.  See the section of the old Lahaina Fort that still stands near the large Banyan tree, or tour the prison built back in 1852.  Or, stay at one of the many resorts at the hotel district in Kaanapali, rumored to be haunted.     That's where tonight's first story takes us, to the Royal Lahaina Resort in Kaanapali.  The incident happened to a couple of of my best friends during a group trip to Maui.  The second story, well, just tune in....   Find me on Instagram at:  @ghostlore.of.hawaii   If you were entertained, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find the show and makes a huge difference for Podcasters.   Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Or have some advice or feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "Hi"?  Email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Know anyone who doesn't have Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any other podcast app?  They can listen for free on my website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Show Notes: Check out all of Sapphire Sandalo's amazing endeavors at her website:  https://sapphiresandalo.com/ Stories with Sapphire:  www.storieswithsapphire.com Sapphire's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SapphireSandalo Catch Sapphire on the Travel Channel series:  https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/paranormal-caught-on-camera/episodes and Paranormal Nightshift:  https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/paranormal-nightshift   Lahaina, Maui, HI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahaina,_Hawaii   Lahaina Banyan Court Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahaina_Banyan_Court_Park   Royal Lahaina Resort: https://www.royallahaina.com/   Some travel information on Hana, Maui, HI: https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/maui/regions/east-maui/Hana   Halloween Party in Lahaina: https://lahainatown.com/halloween-party.php   Haleakalā National Park:  https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm   Suicide Tourism in Switzerland: https://theconversation.com/suicide-tourism-and-understanding-the-swiss-model-of-the-right-to-die-96698          

Trigger Warning:  This episode discusses depression, suicide, and briefly describes a body postmortem.  Although these topics are discussed briefly, it may be disturbing to some listeners.     Aloha!  Welcome back to part 3 of episode 4:  The Haunting at UH Mānoa!  If you haven't listened to the first 2 parts, start there.     When we left off, Toshi just had his nightmare and woke up to a choking ghost.  He suspected the girl he saw hanged in his closet was the girl he loved in his dreams.  Jerry called family friend Kupuna Kimo, who would bless the room.  Kobayashi, Toshi's floormate, was dating Megan, who was also sensitive to spirits.  He planned to bring Megan to the room blessing to see if her visions lined up with Kimo's.     If you enjoy the Ghostlore of Hawaii podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  It is important in helping new shows get in front of new listeners.     The Merch store is now live!  By supporting the podcast by purchasing merchandise, you are getting it one step closer to regular, weekly episodes and bonus content.  Check it out at:   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   Friends or family don't have Spotify or other app to listen?  They can listen for free on phones and computers at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Find me on Instagram:  ghostlore.of.hawaii I post memes relating to Hawaii, the paranormal, true crime, and a lot of content related to the episodes and show.  Heard a word or phrase you don't know the description to?  Most likely it's covered on the Instagram.  I'll also have giveaways as well as discounts for merch!     Have a story about Hawaii you want to hear on the podcast?  Want to send in some feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "hi"?  Email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Show Notes: UH Mānoa https://manoa.hawaii.edu/   Pretty cool but I found this interesting account of the haunting at the Mokihana dorms after I finished recording the episode.  It lines up closely with the story I've heard about the cursed room.   http://folklore.usc.edu/moki-hana-the-haunted-dormitory/   Choking ghost: https://www.themodernhonolulu.com/explore-cultural-hawaii/haunted-hawaii   Hauna definition: https://glosbe.com/haw/en/hauna   Obake:  Ghost Stories in Hawaii by Glen Grant https://mutualpublishing.com/product/obake-ghost-stories-in-hawaii-mass-market/   Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales by Rick Carroll https://www.booklineshawaii.com/books/hawaiis-best-spooky-tales.html   Obake neko: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakeneko     *The following story was based on the tales of the Mokihana dorms being haunted, I am not saying it is, that's for you to decide ;)      

Trigger Warning:  This episode discusses depression, suicide, and briefly describes a body postmortem.  Although these topics are discussed briefly, it may be disturbing to some listeners.   Mahalo for joining the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  This is part 2 of last week's episode on the hauntings at the University of Hawaii Mānoa campus.     If you haven't listened to episode 4 part 1, I highly suggest starting with that episode.  When we left off, Emma, our college freshman, had been doing great during the first half of her first semester.  She made new friends, was excelling in all of her classes, and had started dating Scott, a star on the men's volleyball team.  Then, it all came crashing down for Emma...   The Merch store is now live!  By supporting the podcast by purchasing merchandise, you are getting it one step closer to regular, weekly episodes and bonus content.  Check it out at:   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   Find me on Instagram:  ghostlore.of.hawaii I post memes relating to Hawaii, the paranormal, true crime, and a lot of content related to the episodes and show.  Heard a word or phrase you don't know the description to?  Most likely it's covered on the Instagram.  I'll also have giveaways as well as discounts for merch!     If you enjoy the Ghostlore of Hawaii podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  It is important in helping new shows get in front of new listeners.     Have a story about Hawaii you want to hear on the podcast?  Want to send in some feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "hi"?  Email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Please like, share, download, it all helps.  If you have a friend or relative who does not know what a podcast is but think they'll like Ghostlore of Hawaii?  Or don't have Spotify, Apple Podcast, or any of the other apps?  You can always listen for free at: www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes: Information of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/   Haunted Hawaii (Choking ghost, aswang, menehune): https://www.honolulumagazine.com/haunted-hawaii-my-personal-experience-with-the-supernatural-and-the-unexplained/   Plantation life and Hawaii becomes a "Melting Pot" of cultures: https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/japanese/hawaii-life-in-a-plantation-society/   Kanashibari: https://yokai.com/kanashibari/   Obakeneko (Ghost cat): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakeneko   Definition of kūpuna : https://www.primitiveways.com/kupuna.html   Kahu description and information on blessing the land (Here's a great source explaining how Kahu's bless the land): https://www.miramirakauai.com/land-blessings/            

Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I'm your host, Uncle Jared, and I carved a seat out of sand just for you, right next to the bonfire I made on this beach.     Tonight's episode, we're traveling to the island of Oahu, to the University of Hawaii Mānoa campus.  Situated in the Mānoa Valley, tales of the valley's haunting has been passed down generations, way before the school existed.  Stories of Nightmarchers sightings passing through the valley are commonly told.  This tale, however, covers the hauntings on campus, specifically the dorms.     So sit back, get comfortable with your green bottle and paranormal pakalolo all ready, and let's get into this...   Find me on Instagram at:  @ghostlore.of.hawaii   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge difference for new podcasts.   Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast, have some advice or feedback, or just want to say "Hi"?  You can reach me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com     Show Notes:   Information about the University of Hawaii Mānoa: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/   Ti Leaves: https://www.lightforcenetwork.com/forum/6/divine-powers-hawaiian-ti-leaves   Definition of lolo: https://e-hawaii.com/pidgin/lolo/   Definition of Hawaiian Pidgin: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/hawaiian-pidgin        

Aloha!  The trailer you heard at the start of the episode is one of my favorite horror podcasts, Scare you to Sleep, hosted by the amazing Shelby Scott.  Check out new episodes every Friday!  https://open.spotify.com/show/2sNFsS8B0qvIg1jK0Vo7Ns?si=fx2xrBTvTQG5VwFt6dCuXg&dl_branch=1 In episode 3 we're headed to Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island, to cover one of Hawaii's most popular superstitions...   Sit back, relax....pop open a bottle of your choice, cozy up to the fire, and let's learn about Pele's curse...   Find me on Instagram at:  @ghostlore.of.hawaii   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Or have some advice or feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "Hi"?  Email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Check out my website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   If you were entertained, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find the show and makes a huge difference for Podcasters.   Check out Poltergeist OD on Instagram and Spotify!  He raps about horror movies like Scream, Halloween, and Friday the 13th.  Super clever lyrics about those classic slasher films.  https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zzRnHQfNbeNT7T9hWd44c?si=svWhd7BKRbenTfs8Dz2aHg&dl_branch=1 Poltergeist OD Instagram:  @poltergeist_od   Check out the Morbid Forest Podcast.  Disturbingly dark and humorous, and Scare you to Sleep's Shelby Scott narrates episode 3:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6Imc7reKuZXgOFpKQQG6qn?si=dSNa7Z7oTWSETXNRtbgqzA&dl_branch=1   Show Notes:  Pelehonuamea - Madam Pele https://www.hawaii.com/discover/culture/pele/   Pele's Curse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pele%27s_Curse   Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm   Kīlauea Iki Trail Hike: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hike_day_kilaueaiki.htm   Mark Twain in Na`alehu: https://wesisland.blogspot.com/2009/09/mark-twain-and-monkey-pod-tree.html   Punalu`u Bake Shop: https://www.bakeshophawaii.com/   Hapuna Beach: https://www.hawaii.com/big-island/beaches/hapuna/   Hilo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilo,_Hawaii   "Mauka" Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mauka 

Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  A show about the haunted Hawaii most visitors don't get to experience during their short time to the Islands.     In episode 2, we're sticking to the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii.  This is a special episode as it's the first of many to cover a paranormal experience that I witnessed FIRSTHAND.  The fact I was with another person who witnessed this same event, adds validity to my struggles in trying to understanding what happened that night....   So sit back, pop open a green bottle, spark up that paranormal pakalolo (whatever it takes to get you through the night), and listen in on why you shouldn't whistle at night in Hawaii....   Find me on Instagram at: ghostlore.of.hawaii Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Or have some advice or feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "Hi!"?  You can email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com Check out my website at:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   If you were entertained, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps other people find the show and does make a huge difference.    Special shoutout to a few big IG accounts who've been supportive during the launch.  Mahalos to you all, it means so much.  Check them out for all the action happening in Hawaii: @sandybeachsurfreport - Sick surfing videos and pictures as well as up-to-date surf reports happening at Sandys.   @ihungryhungryhawaiian, @hhhviral, @hhhnewz, @hhhworldwide, etc. - The OG "Worldstar of Hawaii."  Relevant news, events, and action happening in Hawaii. @meanhawaii, hawaiisfoodieking - Hilarious Hawaii based videos, memes, and reviews of local mom-and-pop restaurants.   @mykailua - Community based account for Kailua, Oahu, but also relevant Hawaii videos and memes.   @hiiinkworks - sick surf photos and videos.  This braddah does mean Polynesian tattoos but because of a recent violent attack, he's been suffering medical issues keeping him from being able to tattoo.  You can help support him during this time by checking out his merch.    To all the other accounts who've helped grow this podcast, I appreciate you!  I wish I could include everyone who's played a part but then this section would be a novel.  I cannot thank you all enough, especially all the listeners who've left feedback and reviews.  You mean the world to me!     Show notes* Cremation rates in Japan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cremation_in_Japan Japanese Cremation/Kotsuage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_funeral#Cremation Nightmarchers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmarchers Whistling at Night Folklore: http://folklore.usc.edu/whistling-at-night-in-japanese-culture/ Judo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judo   Names and locations may be slightly altered for privacy sake, but the backbone of the story will remain the same.   

The Kona Lagoon Hotel, located in Keauhou Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, is infamous to locals for being built on cursed land.  The hotel mysteriously closed it's doors just four short years after opening.  Find out the bloody history behind this stretch of beachfront property, and hear a terrifying experience that happened to an acquaintance of mine, that changed his life forever.   Find me on Instagram at: ghostlore.of.hawaii Do you have a paranormal story about Hawaii that you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Or have some advice or feedback?  Just want to stop by and say "Hi!"?  You can email me at:  ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com   I want to make a special shout out to a few podcast creators who've been super supportive during the launch of this show.  The Scare You to Sleep podcast hosted by Shelby Scott was a huge influence in pushing me into finally creating this show.  If you haven't already heard of her podcast, it's full of horror stories that come alive with her blend of sound effects and music. The NoSleep Podcast was the podcast that introduced me to horror podcasts when they started back in 2011.  To me, they're like the "Godfather" of horror podcasts.   I also want to shout out a new podcast, Morbid Forest.  Check out their dark humorous show out now!    Show notes* Timeline for Japan's price bubble bursting causing historical economic decline: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble Ancient remains protected by law: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/shpd/about/branches/ibc/hawaiian-burials/ I've heard stories of this stretch of Keauhou being "cursed" or "haunted" all throughout my life.  The abandoned hotel itself, was a popular destination for high schoolers to sneak into in hopes of experiencing something paranormal (or to party).  I learned the history of the heiaus located onsite from Hawaiian history classes in high school, but the following site summarizes it perfectly: https://www.kahunaresearchgroup.org/case-log/the-story-of-the-kona-lagoon-haunted-heiaus  Information regarding the battle of Hōkūʻula between Lonoikamakahiki, King of Hawaii Island, and Kamalālāwalu, the King of Maui: http://imagesofoldhawaii.com/the-battle-of-hoku%CA%BBula/     *Although my goal is to be as accurate as possible in my historical facts, I hope to entertain first and foremost, then educate.  In other words, I cannot guarantee the historical facts are 100% true, but I aim for them to be.   Some names and locations may be altered slightly for privacy sake, but the backbone of the story will remain.  

Aloha!  Come join me, Uncle Jared, as I cover spooky tales of the paranormal on my new podcast, Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise.  Most visitors don't know about Hawaii's haunted history.  Want to learn about the haunted hotels and the restless spirits that still roam the halls?  Or why whistling at night attracts spirits of the dead...  I want to share these chilling stories while also educating about the Hawaii most visitors don't get to experience.   Check out the Instagram for the show:  ghostlore.of.hawaii Website:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com