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Paranormal podcast containing ghost stories and banter about what goes on in the paranormal world. Two girls trying to explain why ghosts do ghost things.

Sidney Tompkins


    • Feb 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES


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    The Ghost Roast #97 - Watch Out for Toms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 47:24


    The gang is back again and somehow added another dog to the mix. This week, Sidney tells the story of the Woolfolk murders. Stick around and learn how not to get away with a murder.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #96 - Back to Back-to-Back Mad Libs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 43:43


    What a luxury for our listeners, another glorious Mad Lib to start the episode! After one for the history books, we head to the actual history books where Brianna tells the story of Blackbeard the pirate. Do you know all the stories behind Edward Teach and his rise and fall on the shores of North Carolina?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #95 - Josefa and the Ugliest Pirate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 54:48


    The crew is back and ready with another Mad Lib to start off 2024! After the ridiculousness is out of the way, Sidney tells the story of a haunted lighthouse in Boca Grande, Florida. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #94 - Is that Salsa??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 37:45


    This is, perhaps, the Mad Lib with the biggest turn in the history of stories... After we manage to regain normal oxygen levels, Brianna discusses the story of the Moth Man in the mountains of West Virginia. What is this mysterious creature and what does he want?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #93 - Had a Little Menty B

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 55:26


    The gang is back together! Car accidents, dog surgeries, and technical difficulties have made things tough lately, but the group is back today to discuss the Blount Family briefcase bombing. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #92 - Stories of Wright Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 34:53


    You can tell it's a Briannaless episode by the lack of a goofy episode title. This week, Sidney tells some spooky stories about the history and paranormal activity of Wright Square in Savannah, GA. Natural causes, paranormal causes? You tell us. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #91 - On Some Ghost Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 65:15


    After trying to figure out what the biggest state fair is and going through a myriad of sloth facts, Sidney discusses the story of the murder and paranormal investigation of Tarasita Basa. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #90 - Nut Intolerance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 33:35


    We're well into spooky season! This week, Brianna breaks down the history of Halloween, from creation to current day. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #89 - I'm Old so I'm Haunted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 49:59


    A bonus two-for-one bonus story! This week, Brianna's mom Lori is our special guest, and she's got a ghost story of her own to share. Then, Sidney completely bums us out with the tale of the Dog Suicide Bridge in Scotland (but don't worry, there's goodish news coming up). LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #88 - John Jacob Jinglefiresmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 46:04


    It's just Sidney and Zach today while Brianna is out sick. Sidney comes with a very strange true crime tale today about the Sodder family fire. Accident? Kidnapping? Beef liver? What do you think happened?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #87 - Wild Great Great Grandmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 39:02


    Another day, another title-inspiring Mad Lib. This week, Sidney tells us about all of the alliterative noteworthy features of the Jekyll Island Resort in Georgia. Who doesn't love golfing, gardens, and ghosts?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #86 - The Cost is Correct

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 46:16


    RIP Bob Barker. The crew celebrates his memory by playing the very much unique, not copyright infringement whatsoever version of his legacy, The Cost is Correct. Then, Brianna explains the origin of the mythical Chupacabra. The origin of that name may surprise you...LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #85 - Dying of Young Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 45:01


    After a very failed Jeopardy activity which causes embarrassment, Sidney tells the crew about the story of Maggie's Bridge in Woodland, Delaware (see, I can spell it). LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #84 - Ruling with an Iron Phalange

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 53:01


    WE'RE BACKAfter the crew catches up for a bit and gets out a Mad Lib that Zach can barely make it through, Brianna tells us about Baba Yaga, the Slavic witch. Cinderella is much different in Eastern Europe, go figure..LEIKENSHAREInstagram: @theghostroastpodFacbeook: The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail: theghostroastpodcast@gmail.comLEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #83 - Saskatoon, Sasquatch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 32:29


    Sorry for the week off! The crew (including Andy) are back this week to discuss the mysterious Ghost Lights in St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Reflections from the highway? Paranormal? Where do these lights come from?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #82 - Lil Tooth Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 48:33


    We are joined once again by friend of the show Andy! After a very scientifically inaccurate Mad Lib, Sidney tells us about the origins of the Tooth Fairy. You can hear about how it all started and how other cultures around the world handle paying for lost teeth. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #81 - Horse Thievin' Yankee Jim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 51:27


    After discussing Pringles for far too long (you're welcome for the plug Pringles, pay up), Sidney tells us about the history of the Whaley House. There's ghosts! It's been weeks, but we're back on brand #MiscellaneousPodcast.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #80 - At the Drop of a Lordt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 45:17


    After some job talk and a historical mad lib, Brianna tells us about the Angels of Nagyrev in Hungary. More women murdering their husbands.. beware of upsetting Brianna!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #79 - (Hawaiian) White Russians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 32:53


    This week, Sidney tells us the story of the Ghost Sisters of Hilo Hills. Surprisingly, no ghosts in this one. Yeah yeah yeah the brand... leave us alone.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #78 - Fax Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 57:26


    Everyone tell Brianna congrats for her upcoming graduation! To prove how smart she is, she tells us a series of very interesting facts that will definitely make you question why you went to school and how time works. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #77 - A Lot of Italians, A Lot of Trucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 51:48


    On today's episode, Sidney's brother Andy stops by to make a guest appearance. After some more silliness with AI image generation, Sidney tells the story of a mother whose child went missing and was replaced by an imposter. This story is the basis of the movie "The Changeling." LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #76 - German Germany & French France

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 39:04


    This week, Sidney fills us in on the dramatic history of Mata Hari, a notorious spy figure in 20th century Europe. You may have heard the name but do you know all of the details of her story? Well if you'd stop reading this description and hit play on the episode you would!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #75 - Read, Write, F*ck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 36:07


    After some ridiculously terrible AI-generated dad jokes, Brianna tells the background of a poison called Aqua tofana. This substance was used by many women in the 17th century to poison their husbands. An episode that will make women proud and make men fear for their lives. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #74 - Snikpmot Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 28:54


    Sidney tells us the story of the dangerous history of Elbow Road in Virginia. Why have there been so many accidents on this road? Do paranormal happenings surround the area? Whose name is the coolest spelled backwards?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #73 - Buck Buckanen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 48:23


    After messing around with AI chats and image generators, Brianna discusses the mystery of Lake Lanier in Forsyth County, Georgia. There's deaths, flooded communities, old graveyards,  and even a ghostly entity surrounding these waters. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #72 - Giggly Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 38:17


    The crew discusses Sidney and Zach's recent trip to NC (along with a different sort of trip, a-thank you). Then, Sidney tells the bizarre story of the Dancing Plague which occurred in what is now modern day France. What's wrong with these people?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #71 - Chichen Itza Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 51:22


    This episode has a little bit of everything. Brianna tells us the interesting phenomenon of ley lines, we watch a timeless Youtube video, there's tongue twisters and that's not even counting the words that Brianna makes up during her story!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #70 - No Sock in a Reebok

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 52:47


    Happy almost Valentine's Day! This week, Sidney tells us one of the most interesting and perplexing stories we've ever heard. It's the story of the severed feet in the Pacific Northwest. Why in the world and floating shoes with feet in them popping up in a small area of the British Columbia area?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastp;odcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #69 - The Grinch But Shaved

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 30:10


    This week, after some "This day in History"s, Brianna informs us of the cryptid Indrid Cold. Alien weirdness with lots of creepy grinning. Why you smilin so much?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #68 - Richard Fucry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 34:28


    Clearly we let the Louisiana vibes continue through the last episode into this one. After talking in country accents and discussing obscure fictional contracting businesses, Sidney tells us about the Nazca Lines in Peru. These markings in different shapes have existed for thousands of years and depict all sorts of different animals and geometric shapes. How did they do it?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #67 - Creeky Boggy Creeky Bock Bong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 36:59


    My new favorite episode is out! This is perhaps the absolute goofiest, silliest, most hateable/loveable episode we've ever recorded. After discussing dog DNA and monopoly game pieces, Brianna tells the story about the Boggy Creek Monster in Fouke, AR.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #66 - Men with Curls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 34:48


    Another week of some past predictions for the year 2023. Some folks are spot on, some are... not. Then, Sidney tells the story of Bulloch Hall in Roswell, GA. There's a ton of history and Martha Stewart is even involved!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #65 - Walking Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 26:48


    After Producer Zach dishes out some ancient predictions about the year 2023, Brianna tells the squad about a mysterious creature known as the Fresno Nightcrawler. Alien? People playing a prank? Doctor Seuss story come to life? Also, Alaska is very large and Montana is a place that exists. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #64 - Ghost Bit Tits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 31:36


    Happy New Year! The gang is back in 2023 to talk about ways to stay lucky. Then, Sidney shares some common White House ghost stories. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #63 - Big Boobs and Funny Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 39:47


    Merry post-Christmas and happy birthday Brianna! After some holiday season depression that lasts way too long, Brianna tells us about Frau Perchta, the German Christmas-time witch. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #62 - Crusty Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 36:47


    Happy Holidays! Sidney fills Brianna in on her dramatic night of trying to win a SpongeBob hockey jersey. After we learn that she is a crazy person, Brianna tells us about the Icelandic tradition of the Yule Lads and the Yule Cat. There's some crazy traditions, some crazier misheard information, and even Cheez-Its! LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #61 - The Boy in the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 39:48


    Welcome back to another "minisode!" After our hosts dazzle us with their ability to guess Christmas songs correctly, Sidney tells us the story of the Boy in the Box. A sad story, but this cold case might be warming up recently. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodacast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #60 - Yabsolutely

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 29:11


    Happy Krampusnacht! Brianna tells us the absolutely terrifying German tradition of Krampus, the Christmas time demon from Hell. Yes, you read that correctly and yes, German things are crazy. Listen and subscribe or we will be sending Krampus after you!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #59 - Baysickelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 35:50


    Introducing a couple of minisodes for the holiday season! They're still packed with the same stories and nonsense, just a tad bit shorter. We hope you enjoy this cute little story about Poogan's Porch in Charleston, SC featuring a very notable ghost dog!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #58 - 5 Paisleys Named Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 58:37


    This week, the crew brings a new Instagram-reel inspired silly game to the mix. If you like witty rhymes you'll be down with the cause. Then, Brianna tells the story of the Clutter family murders. There's weird names, crazy murders, and true crime galore. LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #57 - Law Enfoycement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 66:39


    Another week, another ridiculous Mad Lib! Then, Sidney dives into the true crime side of things with the story of the Alphabet Murders. Can you decipher the mystery of these coincidental murders?LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #56 - Oh Lord, The Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 69:19


    This week, after some comical misunderstandings on the titles of what may or may not be horror movies, Brianna tells the story of 14 W 10th St in New York. Often referred to as the most haunted house in Greenwich Village, Mark Twain and others lived here and experienced paranormal activity. There's even a plaque about it, so you know it's for real!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #55 - Psycryotrist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 76:33


    Happy Halloween! We've made it to the conclusion of our spooky horror movie-themed month of October! Today, we cap things off with some fact-or-fiction about Halloween before Sidney tells the real story behind The Exorcist. Check us out on Instagram for new video clips!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #54 - The Biggest Pizza Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 79:39


    Inching ever closer to Halloween and the crew is continuing on with the horror movie theme for October! After some horror movie-related trivia--which the girls do just so very well on, it's really unbelievable--Brianna tells the story of the Amityville Hauntings. Murders caused by a darker influence or hoax to sell books and movies? You be the judge!LEIKENSHAREInstagram: @theghostroastpodFacebook: The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail: theghostroastpodcast@gmai.com

    The Ghost Roast #53 - James is the New Kevis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 74:21


    The crew is back for a silly one! The spooky season stories continue after a lot of giggles and even a Mad Lib. Sidney tells the mysterious tale of the Dybbuk Box. There are tons of stories, but what is the truth of this haunted cabinet? It seems like only Kevis knows.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #52 - Yeariversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 71:45


    Happy one year of roasting ghosts! After a bit of reminiscing and a bad idea for a card game, Brianna tells the super creepy story of Ed Gein, a very notorious serial killer. Many horror movies have been based around this heinous killer. It's a doozy...LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #51 - Baby Momiters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 69:32


    Keeping with the horror movie theme for the month of October, Sidney continues with her cursed movie sets. There's a fly in the studio and toxic dirt is a problem.LEIKENSHAREFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastInstagram - @theghostroastpodEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #50 - Every Verb is a Verb

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 87:51


    Welcome to the historic, once-in-a-fifty-episode, 50th episode extravaganza! After a blast to the past reliving some of the best post-episode songs from the last year, Sidney dives into a plethora of cursed movie sets. This begins our spooky season theme of horror movies and stories that go along with them, so you're not going to want to miss the next month of episodes!Vote for your favorite song on our Instagram!LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #49 - Shaved Weenuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 73:51


    Even though technical difficulties forced this episode to be recorded twice, it's all good because we got to share about crazy neighbors and what our pets would do if they got out of the yard. Then Brianna, in a suspiciously country accent, tells us the tale of Pukwudgies - mythical forest creatures who may be up to no good.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #48 - Those Damn Wool Sacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 77:54


    We're back to Ireland! After a long discussion about money and interesting facts about it, Sidney tells us about Loftus Hall on the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland. Yes, that is the most Irish location that exists, you are correct.LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ghost Roast #47 - Kitty Catophile

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 72:30


    Surprise guest this week! It's Sidney's brother Andy! Sidney waits way way way too long to surprise Brianna with his presence, and after movie tangents, Brianna tells the story of the Paris Catacombs. There's history, spooks, mispronounced French words, and much more! LEIKENSHAREInstagram - @theghostroastpodFacebook - The Ghost Roast PodcastEmail - theghostroastpodcast@gmail.com

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