Homespun Haints

Three knocks in the night. A wailing cry. A figure in white seen from the corner of your eye. Across cultures, these omens carry the same chilling message—someone will soon die.In this captivating exploration of supernatural death harbingers, folklorist and author Steven J. Rolfes takes us deep into the mysterious world of banshees and their counterparts across different cultures. With his book Beware the Banshee's Cry as our guide, Steven reveals the fascinating complexities behind these ethereal messengers.What exactly is a banshee? Steven presents three possibilities: the ghost of an ancestor with either loving or vindictive intentions, a fairy from the ancient Tuatha de Danann, or perhaps most intriguingly, a transformed Celtic goddess. The name itself—"bean sí" or "woman from the fairy mound"—connects these entities to pre-Christian Celtic traditions that have survived centuries of cultural evolution.From Lady Fanshawe's encounter with a floating red-haired apparition at an O'Brien castle in 1649 to a mysterious black cat haunting a Cincinnati hospital in 1879, these stories span continents and centuries, demonstrating how banshees follow Irish families wherever they travel. We also discover similar traditions worldwide, including Germany's White Lady (Weissefrau) and Mexico's weeping woman (La Llorona), showing how humans across cultures have personified death's approach.The folklore contains surprising elements—banshees' treasured combs that shouldn't be stolen, the protective power of iron against supernatural entities, and the specific families traditionally haunted by these harbingers. Stephen's storytelling brings these traditions to life with both scholarly insight and captivating narrative.Listen now to discover whether your heritage comes with its own supernatural warning system, and consider: if you heard three knocks at your door tonight, would you answer?Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

What happens when an astrologer's meditation on birth charts opens unexpected doorways to the spirit realm? Susan Reynolds never planned to communicate with the dead—in fact, she was once so terrified of ghosts that she would leave the room if anyone mentioned them. Yet over her 40-year journey as an astrologer, the veil between worlds kept thinning until she could no longer ignore the messages coming through.Susan's remarkable story begins with a routine pre-reading meditation that unexpectedly revealed a client's past life as an Irish farmer's wife with seven children. Though hesitant to share what seemed like a "boring" vision, Susan watched in amazement as this revelation transformed her client's life, lifting the burden of guilt the woman had carried about choosing career over family. This pivotal moment taught Susan to trust the information coming through, regardless of how it might be received.The spiritual downloads didn't stop with past lives. During readings, deceased loved ones began appearing with urgent messages for her clients. "I'm not a medium," Susan insists, explaining that unlike professional mediums, she can't summon spirits at will—they simply show up. One particularly moving encounter involved a father who had passed just weeks earlier, desperately wanting his daughter to know he loved her one last time.For years, Susan maintained a double life—corporate professional by day, intuitive astrologer by nights and weekends—until her spirit guides abruptly announced it was time for her to pursue her calling full-time. This dramatic career shift allowed her unique approach to astrology to fully bloom, combining traditional chart analysis with spiritual insights that address the soul's journey across lifetimes.Whether you're a skeptic, a spiritual seeker, or somewhere in between, Susan's experiences offer a fascinating glimpse into what happens when analytical practice meets intuitive gifts. Her story reminds us that our greatest strengths often emerge from embracing the very things that once frightened us most.Ready to explore your own cosmic blueprint? Visit ExploreAstrology.com for Susan's free monthly predictions and intuitive guidance.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Chris from The Wandering Road podcast shares his family's terrifying experiences in both his childhood homes in The Bronx and Queens, NYC, where mysterious entities threatened and terrorized them for years.• Childhood encounters with small shadowy creatures called "duendes" in their Bronx apartment• Strange phenomenon in their Queens home including doors slamming and electronics turning on by themselves• Heavy footsteps in the attic and mysterious knocking on doors with no one there• A growling entity outside Chris's bedroom door at 4am• Chris's sister's "imaginary friend" named Andy who wore a 1920s sailor suit• Chris's aunt being thrown out of the bathroom• Chris's mother getting attacked while blessing the house• The spirit of an old woman threatened to kill Chris's family in his mother's dream• Family members' voices would call family members' names when no one was home• Nazi paraphernalia found in the attic seemed to confirm the rumor that previous owners practiced occult rituals• These terrifying experiences led Chris to a spiritual awakeningYou can find The Wandering Road podcast on podcast platforms, YouTube, and social media @TWRpod #hauntednewyork #paranormalpodcast #paranormalactivity #ghostadventures #ghosthunting #spookystories #realghoststory #hauntedapartment #hauntednarratives #storytelling #ghoststoriespodcast #ghoststories Show notes for this episode live at https://homespunhaints.com/paranormal_NYC_mysteriesTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Courtney, the mutual friend who originally connected Becky and Diana, joins us from Munich to share her unexplainable telekinesis experience. Her story bridges the supernatural with the power of manifestation, showing how intense emotions might literally move objects—and lives—in unexpected directions.In this episode, we: Speculate on the neurological basis for Courtney and Diana's telekinesis phenomena,Hear about a mysterious (angelic?) encounter at New York's lesbian bar Cubbyhole after another frightening (demonic?) encounter prompted her first visit there,Examine manifestation as a way of life—from moving objects with her mind, to moving to another country, Courtney's manifestation game is suspiciously efficacious,Develop the signature "Have a Spooky Day" cocktail, to be served at Courtney's new business, Frau Bar, Munich's only dedicated space for the FLINTA community (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, transgender, agender).Please consider supporting or sharing Courtney's crowdfunding campaign to open Frau Bar at https://www.startnext.com/flinta-bar-munich/ds/d/sn-erlebnisse/sn-events/vip-soft-opening-i435890.html. Keep up with developments by following @Frau_Bar_MUC on Instagram or visiting fraubar.de.Show notes for this episode live at: https://homespunhaints.com/telekinesis_manifestation_in_munichTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

JJ of Southern Demonology shares his fascinating journey from growing up in a haunted log cabin in rural Tennessee to encountering far more sinister spirits in Japan. His experiences reveal striking cultural differences in how ghosts and demons manifest across different parts of the world.• Growing up in a 200-year-old log cabin with a ghost named Patrick who would mysteriously open the attic door• Visiting Aokigahara (Japan's "Suicide Forest") and hearing an unexplainable sound that his companions couldn't detect• Encountering a terrifying entity in Tokyo that demanded entry by repeating "hairu" directly into his mind• Explaining the differences between Japanese spirit categories (yurei, yokai, and tsukumogami) and Western demonology• Sharing his academic knowledge of Judeo-Christian demons, including the evolution of Lilith from Akkadian wind goddess to Jewish folklore• Experiencing precognitive dreams that predicted future events, always appearing in black and whiteIf you'd like to learn more about demonology and paranormal experiences from around the world, check out JJ's podcasts: Southern Demonology and Paranormal Rundown.Have you had a paranormal experience you want to tell a story about? Apply to be featured on our next episode: https://homespunhaints.com/submit-real-ghost-storiesHelp support what we're doing and get all content ad-free plus bonus content:  www.patreon.com/homespunhaintsDiana's notes, details, musings, and links for this particular episode: Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

What if your soul originated from somewhere beyond Earth? What if consciousness isn't limited to human experience? These are the questions artist and author Jordan Harcourt-Hughes has been exploring through her multifaceted creative practices. Jordan of New South Wales, Australia, practices several distinct arts, including writing, metal sculpture, painting, installations, and creative workshops. She started with writing as a child, but abandoned it at 19 when words felt inadequate to express deeper truths. Part of what inspired this artistic blossoming were extreme out-of-body experiences, which led her to believe she may be an extraterrestrial or "star seed." Since then, she uses her artwork to connect with other-dimensional energies and frequencies. Nowadays, Jordan has come full circle: revisiting writing to explore the cosmic themes in her life. Perhaps it's no surprise, then that her novels star a metalsmith who tunes metal to other-world frequencies. As of this writing, Jordan just published the second novel in the series, "High Country."Show notes at Homespunhaints.comCheck out Jordan's latest work or sign up for one of her mindful art courses at jordanharcourthughes.com.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Eddy Specter isn't afraid of anything, which is a good thing as he runs the ghost tours and serves as a paranormal consultant for Galveston, Texas. His only stipulation? The ghosts aren't allowed to follow him home.Because one day, they did.Permalink to the video and show notes for this episode: https://homespunhaints.com/haunted_galveston_ghost_tour_guideToday, we interview Eddy Specter, a paranormal consultant and ghost tour operator who has dedicated his life to helping the ghosts that haunt the island of Galveston. We met Eddy through our previous guest, Jennifer. Follow Eddy Specter on social media at facebook.com/eddyspecter. Learn about his services for haunted locations in and around Galveston, or book a tour with him at his website, eddyspecter.com. Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

If you grew up in a small town in the deep south, you know that the sweet tea is meant to be spilled, and the ghosts outnumber the living.Our guest today is the host of Tombigbee Tales, a podcast that exposes the uncomfortable truths of Columbus, Mississippi. And, living in Mississippi, she's seen quite a few ghosts. And felt them, smelled them, heard them, and even pissed some of them off. Because this woman isn't afraid of anything. Hear Shannon's stories, today, on Homespun Haints.Listen to  Tombigbee Tales at pshannonevans.podbean.com and follow Shannon on YouTube at youtube.com/@pshannonevans Subscribe to Homespun Haints at youtube.com/@homespunhaintsFor full show notes, visit homespunhaints.com#ghoststoriespodcast #ghostlyencounters #southerngothic #ghoststories #ghoststorytelling #spookyTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

We interview a magical artist (Joe LeDoux) who creates inspiring performance art using a wand that was hand-carved by actual beavers. By the end of this episode, you might be questioning if there truly is that much of a difference between show magic and real magick.And, of course, Joe has a ghost story.Check out Joe's page at https://www.joeledoux.com/Subscribe to Joe's YouTube here.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

It's been a strange year. We made it stranger. Here's our year in review for anything you may have missed during our adventures on the stranger side of the planet (and internet).Watch this episode as a video at https://youtu.be/ohy54_FUnOQTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Garrett may live in northern California, but he channels the spirit of a 17th century French poet. Perhaps literally. Because so many strange coincidences seem to pop up in Garrett's life. Now, as an adult, he exists both in this world and in the past, writing stories, penning poems, and sharing his esoteric knowledge with the world. Listen to his deliciously decadent stories, today, on Homespun Haints. Find Garrett's book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Never-See-Heaven-Garrett-Garland/dp/1960903608/ Follow Garrett on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/garrett_steven_garlandTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Ashley Stinnett realized that ghosts can indeed hurt you when his family home in West Virginia was overcome by an unseen, evil force.Check out U.S. Ghost Adventures at usghostadventures.com Read Ashley's book, Haunted Tales from Appalachia, on Amazon Check out Ashley's latest movies on IMDBTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

The ghosts in the South are different from other ghosts. They're just a little bit closer to the living, just a little more noticeable, and just a little more up in your business.And if you're looking for ways to bring echoes of the South into your spooky practice, the decks by Stacey Williams-Ng may be just the right gateway to peruse. Not only do her cards connect in a visceral way with the history of the South, but she's used them to talk to spirits herself. And she's here to tell you all about how you can do the same.Check out The Southern Gothic Oracle Deck and other amazing decks at https://lapantherestudio.com/Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Jennifer grew up in New Orleans, but even after she left her home town, the ghosts continued to bug her. Sometimes they taunted her, sometimes they teased her, and sometimes they just taught her how to swear.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

The cameras are rolling, and the medium on the television screen begins to speak. The things she hears, sees, and knows, they can't possibly be real, right? Surely, it's all TV magic. A plant in the audience, a little tip ahead of time, right?But the man producing the show knows better. He knows that the medium is the real thing. She's gifted in ways that defy logic; her magic is larger than what the camera can capture.Today, we speak with Ray Brune who produced the show Life Among the Dead, and learn what really happens behind the scenes with a psychic medium. Today, on Homespun Haints.Check out Ray's site at rayjay.tv Photo by Frank Okay on UnsplashTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Nixie was a complete skeptic when she first moved to Key West, Florida. But after working in an ancient museum that used to house the town's morgue, she began to see things she couldn't ignore.Now, as a guide for the island's popular Ghosts and Gravestones tour, she needs to be well versed in how to avoid getting cursed herself. Including, how to instruct tourists about visiting the infamous Robert the Doll--safely.Check out Nixie's Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/sagaofeggs/ or follow her on InstagramTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Aurorah never knew what to expect going on in her living room when she got home from school. Having a father who was a psychic medium meant she never knew when her day would be disrupted by an impromptu drum circle or a house cleansing. However, it also meant she learned from a young age how to interact with the energy around her.Now, as an adult and a professional astrologer, she taps into her intuition to help her guide her clients through the currents and obstacles that the energy from the heavens provide. And that intuition has also pushed some spooky encounters into her life. Prepare to hear about her very unique business, today, on Homespun Haints.Check out Aurorah's website at bloodmoonmilk.comTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.com Want to visit Rome and see it at its most magical? Let The Bittersweet Life Podcast show you a Rome that most tourists never see.Visit Rome, Italy, with 2 passionate hosts who will make you love Rome as much as we do! (And help you understand why it is what it is.)This luxurious, intimate trip to Rome takes place 6-12 October 2024, and you can be a part of it! Email bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com for more information and to register.Support the show

What Happens After We Die? An Interview with Bob Ginsberg.Since before we were human, we've wondered about what goes on in the great beyond, and yet so little rigorous research has been conducted on the subject. Bob Ginsberg aims to change this with the Forever Family Foundation. Today, we sit down with Bob and talk about the work his foundation does, and why he formed it in the first place.Check out the Forever Family Foundation at foreverfamilyfoundation.org and read his blog at beyondthefivesenses.comTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.com Want to visit Rome and see it at its most magical? Let The Bittersweet Life Podcast show you a Rome that most tourists never see.Visit Rome, Italy, with 2 passionate hosts who will make you love Rome as much as we do! (And help you understand why it is what it is.)This luxurious, intimate trip to Rome takes place 6-12 October 2024, and you can be a part of it! Email bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com for more information and to register.Support the Show.

If certain styles of buildings make you cringe, is it because the architecture makes you uncomfortable, or because some styles are more prone to being haunted?Today, we speak with author Beth Castrodale about the supernatural aspects of architecture. Do you live someplace that's prone to ghost activity? Find out today, on Homespun Haints.Beth's 4th book with Regal House Publishing, The Inhabitants, is coming out September 10, 2024. You can preorder the book at regalhousepublishing.com or on Beth's site at bethcastrodale.comTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.com Want to visit Rome and see it at its most magical? Let The Bittersweet Life Podcast show you a Rome that most tourists never see.Visit Rome, Italy, with 2 passionate hosts who will make you love Rome as much as we do! (And help you understand why it is what it is.)This luxurious, intimate trip to Rome takes place 6-12 October 2024, and you can be a part of it! Email bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com for more information and to register.Support the Show.

Duane Scott Cerny, antiques dealer in Chicago, collects stories about the people, places, and things that pass through his shop. Some of those items, however, come with a ghost.Want to visit Rome and see it at its most magical? Let The Bittersweet Life Podcast show you a Rome that most tourists never see.Visit Rome, Italy, with 2 passionate hosts who will make you love Rome as much as we do! (And help you understand why it is what it is.)This luxurious, intimate trip to Rome takes place 6-12 October 2024, and you can be a part of it! Email bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com for more information and to register. Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

How do you harness the power of manifestation? Dale knows, and he gives us step-by-step instructions for unlimited manifestation, as well as describing a visit he got from beyond the veil.Today, we continue our interview with Dale Allen-Rowse.Want to visit Rome and see it at its most magical? Let The Bittersweet Life Podcast show you a Rome that most tourists never see.Visit Rome, Italy, with 2 passionate hosts who will make you love Rome as much as we do! (And help you understand why it is what it is.)This luxurious, intimate trip to Rome takes place 6-12 October 2024, and you can be a part of it! Email bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com for more information and to register.Support the Show.

Do you believe there are forces outside what you can see and hear that have the power to heal your body? If so, what do these forces look like? Do they walk around like us, appear as ancient gods, and whisper into our dreams?Today, we speak with core shamanic practitioner and author, Dale Allen-Rowse, who has delved into the world beyond our world and shares how he did it, and it's all set to a disco beat. Want to visit Rome and see it at its most magical? Let The Bittersweet Life Podcast show you a Rome that most tourists never see.Visit Rome, Italy, with 2 passionate hosts who will make you love Rome as much as we do! (And help you understand why it is what it is.)This luxurious, intimate trip to Rome takes place 6-12 October 2024, and you can be a part of it! Email bittersweetlifepodcast@gmail.com for more information and to register. Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Sara Rose is very familiar with Charlotte's residents: both those who are alive and those who are supposed to be dead. It's no wonder that so many of the things she saw in childhood she has blocked from memory. But today, she opens up and reveals profound things about the world on the other side of the veil.Curl up next to your favorite ghost and prepare to be scared with this plethora of supernatural stories.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Think your job has problems? Try working in a haunted diesel service shop where ghosts of past tragedies want to make sure you know they are still wandering around causing havoc.Former diesel mechanic Sara Rose shares her stories of how she tolerated--and eventually befriended--some of the spectral spooks at her job.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

 In this episode, Becky reprises her role as an art gallery owner...kinda...and Diana acts as the art critic...sorta...as Becky does a remote showing of the most haunted paintings that ever existed. Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Cynthia's daughter shows up at the house late at night, asking to be let in. But her voice isn't quite right, and the family can tell it's not actually their daughter. Have you ever encountered a doppelganger like Cynthia has? Hear part 2 of our interview with her, today on Homespun Haints.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Timeslips, angel sightings, ghosts of ancestors, and elementals all interact with Cynthia on her patch of land in the Appalachian foot hills of haunted North Carolina. Photo by Annie Spratt on UnsplashTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Would you venture into the Underworld to find a missing piece of your soul? Or go into a house that you knew was haunted by a mass murderer? And if you did feel like you were up to the task, would you do it all with a smile on your face?Today we continue our conversation with Tammy Doublin, who shares how she became a shaman, and how you could, too. If nothing else, she'll teach you to not be afraid of the shadows in your psyche. If you would like to reach out to Tammy for services or to attend one of her retreats, visit her site at tammydoublin.com.  You can also follow her on social: Facebook and Instagram.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Tammy, had a feeling something was amiss that evening as she started to close for the night, but she never thought she would actually be attacked--by something she couldn't see! Our guest today is Tammy Doublin, healer, shaman, and medium. If you would like to reach out to Tammy for services or to attend one of her retreats, visit her site at tammydoublin.com.  You can also follow her on social: Facebook and Instagram.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Whitney went to watch a meteor shower with her boyfriend and friend in an isolated area in Kentucky; however, the trio soon saw strange, unusual balls of light that had nothing to do with the falling stars.Our guest today is Whitney Johnson, AKA Appalachian Forager. You can find her at appalachianforager.com or follow her on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Why is the crow a symbol of death? Crows and Ravens, otherwise known as Corvids, have always had an otherworldy feel about them. And there's a very good reason for that.Join us as we talk to Rick de Yampert, author of Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids. And learn a bit about the mystical side of these strange black beasts. They're a lot spookier than you realize!Also, Rick shares some of his own, personal ghost stories, and how crows have brought him closer to recognizing the magic in the world.Check out Rick's website at RickDeYampert.com and see his art at MisterCrowArt.com.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Becky and Diana set out to find ghosts nestled in the nooks and crannies of the Appalachian mountains--and they find them! Listen to the experiences they had in the following locations:1. The Broad River Inn in Chimney Rock, NC2. The Nickerson Snead House in Glade Spring, VA3. The Historic Scott County Jail in Huntsville, TN4. Historic Rugby, TN5. The Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN6. The Deery Inn in Blountville, TNVisit homespunhaints.com for more show notes and detailed information.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

On the lonely streets of one small Appalachian town, Old Joe wanders with his knife, looking for his next victim. About 100 miles away, strange lights hover over Brown Mountain, taunting the locals and puzzling skeptics for nearly a century. Are these stories merely urban legends, or would recent photographic evidence suggest there's some truth behind the mystery? Episode photo by Michael Mouritz on UnsplashTired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.

Debra knew a massive tornado was on its way--the air had felt "troubled" that morning. But as she got in her car to race the storm home, a ghostly whisper held her back, and possibly saved her life.About the guestAfter years of practicing witchcraft while simultaneously studying astrophysics and teaching meteorology, Dr. Debra Burris is a delightful sparkling prism of unexpected juxtapositions. She is an author, a physicist, and a professor at the University of Central Arkansas. Beyond her academic prowess, Debra also practices as a witch, a farmer, a master naturalist, a bone artist, and a Reiki healer.Debra Burris' recent book, “Weather Magic: Witchery, Science, Lore,” explores the connection between ancient weather folklore and modern meteorological science. Keep up with Debra on YouTube, TikTok, IG, or FB, and try to catch her live at the following events: Harmony in the Hollow, Austin Witchfest, Mystic South. You might catch her speaking or signing books at Strange Brew Occult Shop in Fort Smith, AR, or Nature's Treasures in Oklahoma City, OK.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Brandon Weston, Ozark folklorist and healer, has seen some very strange things when called on by the community to take care of hauntings. However, the strange light-absorbing spirit creatures known in these parts as "boogers" are a special kind of weird--and Brandon has seen a lot of them. Brandon Weston is a guardian of Ozark traditions in three dimensions: he's a folklorist, an author, and a spirit worker. His books, including the recent “Granny Thorneapple's Book of Charms,” delve into Ozark folk magic. His writings can be explored further on his official website or through his Twitter and Facebook profiles.Need a website? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Becky isn't sure if she saw an apparition that late foggy night as she wearily drove home, but many others have seen strange things wandering the windy roads through the Smoky Mountains. Barefoot hitchhiking ghosts, vengeful coal miners, and ghosts with warnings to drivers still haunt unsuspecting motorists along these strange roads. And we'll tell you where and how to find them. Today, on Homespun Haints.Legends include:The Ghost of Lucy of Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailThe Ghost of Dick Drummond on Drummond BridgeThe Ghost of Hugh Hamblen on Netherland Inn RoadImage is of the Bales Cabin on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Smoky Mountains.Need a website? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

When Miranda Young and Kristy Sumner, PhD, decided to take over the Historic Scott County Jail, they discovered it was full of spirits who were genuinely excited to meet them. We first interviewed Kristy Sumner in 2020, in one of our best paranormal podcast episodes about haunted jailhouses in the South. Back then, she was doing paranormal investigations in and around Ocala, FL. While she is still a part of Soul Sisters Paranormal, she has relocated to East Tennessee. Follow Soul Sisters Paranormal on their Instagram or Facebook page, and don't miss their YouTube coverage of investigations. Kristy now works with with Ghost Biker Miranda, another paranormal investigator we previously interviewed about the phantom monk of East Tennessee. Visit her website at ghostbikerexplorations.com. Then follow her on YouTube for coverage of her investigations and interviews (she even interviewed us), and Facebook of Instagram for updates and events.Since we last interviewed them, Kristy and Miranda have started leading public overnight paranormal investigations at the historic Scott County Jail in East Tennessee. They also do daytime tours, focused on historical preservation. Find more details on their collaborations through History, Highways, and Haunts, LLC here. Book a tour of the jail here, and don't miss the escape room in a genuine maximum security prison wing! They also host the nighttime ghost walks in Rugby together now. Check Facebook for Rugby ghost tour information and special events. Need a website? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Byron grew up in a haunted area surrounded by haunted houses and ghosts, but she never feared the messages she received from those that had passed. Now as an adult, she serves her community by cleansing and blessing homes and writing books to help others learn the field magic that has been passed down for generations in her family.H. Byron Ballard  MFA, is a teacher, folklorist and writer. A Western NC native, Byron is renowned as the Asheville Village Witch.Byron has studied and practiced Appalachian folk magic for half a century. She's a senior priestess at and a founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple, and also a pastor. She also knows a lot of stories about Asheville hauntings, as she's guided ghost tours there. Her books on traditional Appalachian craft are published by Llewellyn Press. Order her books from Byron's local indie bookstore at malaprops.com, and she'll sign it for you before it is shipped. Also visit her website myvillagewitch.com or follow her on Facebook as H. Byron Ballard, author, Witch About Town, for events and more info.  For full episode show notes, visit homespunhaints.com/asheville-ghost-storiesNeed a website? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

Sean and Jennifer Bowman of Bump in the Night Society have experienced some things that will make your skin crawl, but they keep going back for more.Check out Bump in the Night's videos and links at linktr.ee/bumpinthenightsociety Photo by Josh jfisher on UnsplashNeed a website? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

When psychic medium Dr. Ronda Caudill purchased the historic Nickerson Snead house, she planned on moving in. However, after starting renovations, she realized that this old house was too haunted even for her. Ronda L. Caudill, PhD is a writer, publisher, psychic medium, tasseographer, Reiki Master, witch and owner of the haunted Nickerson Snead House in Glade Spring, VA. She is the owner of Full Moon Publishing, LLC, Co-Owner and Executive Producer of Shadow Work Productions, LLC and Lead Psychic Medium with SRS Paranormal. She recently starred in Season of the Witch, produced by Sword & Stone Entertainment and T. Lee Films. Ronda comes from a long line of psychically gifted women and healers whose lineage comes from Ireland and Scotland, having Cherokee roots in the Appalachian Mountains as well as having an ancestor who was tried as a witch during the Salem Witch Trials. Ronda is also a sensitive, having had paranormal experiences her entire life. She began communing with the dead at the age of 18 and began tea leaf reading at the age of 19. Ronda has also practiced mirror scrying, table tipping, using dowsing rods, pendulums and spirit boards for over thirty years. Follow Ronda on her social media: Facebook: @rondacaudillphdInstagram: @caudillrondaLearn more about Ronda L. Caudill, PhD at homespunhaints.comNeed a website? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the show

You begged us to reveal more spooky secrets about incredibly haunted Appalachia, so enjoy this true story about the hauntings of Jonesborough, Tennessee. Today, we speak with Anne, program Director of the McKinney Center and also an author and playwright, to talk about her experiences at the heritage alliance and with SRS paranormal. Join us on this journey to Tennessee's oldest European settled town, and and hear about the 1840s Duncan house, the 1797 Chester Inn, and a house that comes with a rocking chair that you absolutely must not move, today, on Homespun Haints!Support the show

Lower-half body apparitions are more common than you think, fast food restaurants have secret sauces and some haunted castles can kill you. We learned a lot from our Season 5, and we want to ensure you go forth this winter with the same valuable knowledge that will keep you safe from the lure of the picture-perfect lifestyle. Life is messy, ghosts are messier, and we may have the messiest morals of all.Support the show

Matt and Meredith of Boredwalk may have a dark, macabre sense of humor that they imbue into their spooky products, but they definitely know how to run a successful business. Join us as we discuss the ghastly hilarious inspiration behind some of their favorite products, and learn a little about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running a creatively-focused enterprise.Check out Boredwalk at www.boredwalk.com and be sure to sign up for their entertaining newsletter!Looking to start or grow your own business? Check out what the Homespun Haints team can do for you with our other company, The Concept Spot.Please support our show on our Patreon! patreon.com/homespunhaintsCheck out Southern Gothic's podcast at www.southerngothicmedia.comSupport the show

Diana continues to remain a skeptic to the paranormal, even after everything she has experienced. But today, her ancestors whop her upside the head with a message from beyond that she just cannot ignore.Cool rewinding cassette sound courtesy of https://freesound.org/people/stecman/sounds/376058/Please support our Patreon! patreon.com/homespunhaintsSupport the show

Tempest had her wards up around her home, but something still got through. Something inhuman, that rode in on the back of a visitor.Laura Tempest Zakroff is an artist, dancer, author, and modern traditional witch who has lived in many haunted houses. Check out Tempest's books at lauratempestzakroff.com and her Instagram at @owlkeyme.artsCheck out Southern Gothic's podcast at www.southerngothicmedia.comSupport the show

Repeat guest Frantz describes his encounters with ghosts of Tibetan monks in a Florida Airbnb, undead peeping toms in a hotel in Phoenix, and a demonic grandmother in a San Francisco lodging. But, per his usual, Frantz handles these bizarre encounters with hilarity and grace.Check out Southern Gothic's podcast at www.southerngothicmedia.comSupport the show

Ron Reikki, author and poet, shares an experience from his youth where he did something that haunts him to this day.Check out Ron's works on Google. Check out Southern Gothic's podcast at www.southerngothicmedia.comSupport the show

Robert Curran, AKA Dr. Bob, shares some of the ancient folk wisdom of Ireland along with many, many Irish ghost stories. Check out Bob Curran's books at obrien.ie/robert-curran and simonandschuster.com/authors/Bob-Curran/146578219Support the show

Jo Kerrigan, who literally wrote the book on Druids in the pagan world of Ireland--a place she considers a portal to the fairy world--explains how the origins of Halloween evolved from Samhain.Check out all of Jo's books from O'Brien press at obrien.ie/jo-kerriganBlurred WisdomThe bad advice podcast. Three halfwits with microphones and a bottle of malt whisky....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Nick's haunted Michigan house features a frequently shaking bed and serpentine black mist. Or…is that just Nick?Please support our affiliate Ectogasm and get 10% off all orders over $20. Go to ectogasm.net and use code HAINTSSupport the show

Many of us fear Friday the 13th, but do you know why? There are some pretty juicy theories out there, and we're going to share them with you on this episode of Homespun Haints.Want to get in on our livestream, "Diana's Haunted Basement Beckons?" Go to homespunhaints.com/basement to RSVP now!Support the show