The Paranormal Playground

Hey Playground Peeps!! Welcome to another episode of the Paranormal Playground Podcast! This week we come back to The City of Angels for a look at the history and hauntings of Linda Vista Hospital in the Boyle Heights area of East Los Angeles. Our Creepypasta gives us a taste of Halloween with, The Farmer and the Scarecrow and we finish it off with some tales from nurses' about their own paranormal experiences while working in hospitals. We will have a special Halloween episode coming this month on Saturday, October 30 in addition to our regularly scheduled podcast episode on the 28th. Enjoy! Episode 17: Linda Vista Hospital in East Los Angeles, CA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Vista_Community_Hospital https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/linda-vista-haunted-history https://laghosttour.com/linda-vista-hospital/ Creepypasta: The Farmer and the Scarecrow by Jesse Frawley https://www.creepypasta.com/the-farmer-and-the-scarecrow/ True Paranormal Experiences – As told to scrubmag.com https://scrubsmag.com/nurse-ghost-stories/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Plaground Peeps! In this weeks episode, we are heading back to Southern California, and down to San Diego for a look at the history and hauntings of the 138 year old, Star of India Sailing Ship, with our true stories also covering this and told by South Coast Paranormal Co-Founder and Lead Investigator, David Walters. The Star of India has a very extensive and well documented history, with many tragedies in it's lore. Wo, while our Haunted History portion covers some of that, David will be talking about his and his team's experiences onboard the Star. In between the Star of Inida segments, have a listen toe 2 short Creepypastas, Kids in the Dark & Instant messaging. Enoy! Episode 16: The Star of India Sailing Ship in San Diego, CA https://sdmaritime.org/visit/the-ships/star-of-india/ http://hauntedhouses.com/california/star-of-india/ https://sdghosts.com/star-of-india/ http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=33 Creepypastas: Kids in the Dark & Instant Messaging http://slimebeast.com/forum/stories/kids-in-the-dark/?PHPSESSID=fb40397ffa61add6b33e37df93e5256f https://www.creepypasta.com/instant-messaging/ True Stories: Investigations and Hauntings of the Star of India Told by South Coast Paranormal co/founder and lead investigator, David Walters. To contact David with questions, or to request an investigation, please reach him through the SCP Website at: http://www.scparanormal.com/contact-us.html SCP/Star of India on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geiouk1Ju_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq2osLwuWkI South Coast Paranormal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/southcoastparanormal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Playground Peeps! In the weeks episode, we are heading up to the Pacific Northwest to visit the history and the hauntings of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland Oregon. Some really awful things happened to a lot of people in these tunnels through the years, is it really surprising that they would still be haunted to this day? Our creepypasta keeps us in Portland, for a story of something in the forest. Finally, we finish off this episode with some "true" stories from a couple of Reddit users. Enjoy! Episode 15: The Shanghai Tunnels of Portland Oregon https://portlandghosts.com/the-shanghai-tunnels/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_tunnels https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/oregon/articles/a-brief-history-of-portlands-shanghai-tunnels/ Creepypasta: The Beast in the Forest; author unknown. https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Beast_in_the_Forest True Stories from Reddit The Apartment – user Avocado_Frogs https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/pp14re/something_in_the_apartment/ Crazy Coincidence. My paranormal story that still weirds me out– user Pervertedbylanguage0 https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ppd23x/crazy_coincidence_my_paranormal_story_that_still/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Playground Peeps! Welcome to this weeks episode. This week we take a little jaunt across the country to New England. Boston has a very long and sometimes dark history, so we we be talking about one of the center pieces of Boston, The Boston Common, it's history and of course, it's hauntings. For our creepypasta, we will be reading the Northern Woods of Western Massachusetts by Creepypasta Wiki user whatsurgentsays. Finally, our 'true' story takes us to Worcester for a creepy happening at a party. Enjoy! Episode 14: The History and Haunting of Boston Common https://ghostcitytours.com/boston/haunted-places/boston-common/ https://bostonghosts.com/boston-common/ https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/urban-legends https://www.wheretraveler.com/boston/play/spend-day-investigating-haunted-places-boston https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail-sites/granary-burying-ground Creepy Pasta: The Northern Woods of Western Massachusetts by Creepypasta Wiki user whatsurgentsays https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Northern_Woods_of_Western_Mass True Stories Take from the website Haunted Worcester https://www.hauntedworcester.com/stories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Playground Peeps!! In this week's episode, we are staying in Hollywood and will be talking about the infamous Chateau Marmont Hotel overlooking Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. We'll be going over it's sordid history, scandals and of course, it's ghosts. Are creepypasta takes us to an abandoned Disney property in the Bahamas, it's a bit long, but stay with it. And finally, our true stories (supposedly), which are from Reddit, since you guys aren't sending me your own stories. Start sending them! Email your own true stories to stories.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com Enjoy! Episode 13: The Chateau Marmont Hotel https://la.curbed.com/2013/6/26/10227258/chateau-marmont-hotel-history-deaths https://magazine.tablethotels.com/en/2020/01/l-a-confidential/ https://laghosttour.com/haunted-chateau-marmont/ https://frightfind.com/chateau-marmont/ Creepy Pasta: Abandoned by Disney – written by Slimebeast http://www.creepypasta.org/creepypasta/abandoned-by-disney-2 Choked Out by a Ghost – id0661 https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/p5wkl0/choked_out_by_a_ghost/ Haunting at a Military Base – RealMemedianajones https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/p3lgne/hauntings_at_a_military_base/ Spooky Mirror at the Inn - ethaniel_ventucky https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/p5d1jx/spooky_mirror_at_the_inn/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Playground Peeps!  In this week's episode, we come back to Hollywood and do a little go over of Hollywood's oldest cemetery...Hollywood Forever.  Happy Sunny Day Care is our creepy pasta of the week.  It's a little story about what could have happened to children that misbehaved while there.  For our true stories, we venture into Hollywood High School, from Reddit, as well as a couple of other stories, including one from the Phlippines, and a good warning against the usage of ouija boards.  Enjoy! Episode 12: Hollywood Forever Cemetery https://laghosttour.com/hollywood-forever-cemetery/ http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=138 https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/hollywood-forever-cemetery-los-angeles/ https://hollywoodforever.com/ Creepy Pasta Happy Sunny Day Care – written by Chelsea Adams (Chelsea.adams.524) https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Happy_Sun_Daycare True Stories Hollywood High – Reddit User LockAndCode https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/comments/o03do/you_guys_got_any_good_los_angeles_ghost/ Creepy People Just Out of Sight – Carlos https://www.huffpost.com/entry/work-spooky-horror-stories_l_5db0a7fbe4b01ca2a856e337 Never Play with a Ouija Board – Reddit user celluloidaddiction https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsReadOfficial/comments/83t852/true_paranormal_never_play_with_a_ouija_board/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

In today's episode, we journey to the city by the bay and talk about the the history and hauntings of the San Francisco Art Institute. Our creepy pasta is simply called "San Francisco"..a story about a shipwreck relived. Our true story comes from an old friend of mine, who was a student and currently teaches at the San Francisco Art Institute, so you will hear a story from our lead story by somebody who has had his own experiences there. So.. sit back, relax, and get ready for some shivers! Thanks for listening! Show notes: Episode 11: The San Francisco Art Institute SFAI https://sfghosts.com/san-francisco-art-institute/ https://www.sartle.com/blog/post/secrets-of-the-san-francisco-art-institute https://hoodline.com/2016/10/lesser-known-hauntings-of-sf/ Creepy Pasta: San Francisco https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/San_Francisco True Story From Jeremy. This was told to me by a friend that I've known since Jr. High and was recorded via ZOOM. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Playground Peeps!! In this episode, we will be talking about the many hauntings, paranormal activities and some urban legends about Griffith Park, including the curse that supposedly started it all. For our Creepypasta fiction story, we will stay in California, but move up the coast a bit for a spectral tale entitled "The Final Whistle". Lastly, our true stories come to us from LAlist.com. The are what are being billed as 'true' ghost stories, but I really can't say for sure if they are, or aren't. That's for you to decide. Thanks for listening! Show notes: Episode 10: Griffith Park, The Final Whistle & True LA Stories Griffith Park https://la.curbed.com/2017/10/31/16551314/los-feliz-griffith-park-murders-ghosts-haunted http://creepyla.com/2016/10/04/haunted-curse-ghosts-monsters-griffith-park/ Creepy Pasta: The Final Whistle https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Final_Whistle True Ghost Stories from Los Angeles https://laist.com/2019/10/31/haunted-ghost-stories-los-angeles.php --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey Playground Peeps!! In this episode, we go over the history and Hauntings of one of the world's most iconic theatres..The Pantages. Our creepy pasta comes to us from a submission to creepypasta.com by author LupusCreepus. The first of ourt two true ghost stories was given to me via Facebook Messenger by a memember of The Paranormal Playground Sandbox, Nina Terrible and our second is Demon In The Dark from an article "9 Real Life Ghost Stories That Will Scare You" (in the audio, I stated that this was from a reddit user..of this I am not really sure). This episode is lacking the background music found in the other episodes. I've done this for a reason. Please let me know which format you prefer..with music, or without. I am also still on the hunt for a co-host. You do not have to be local to be my co-host. We can do this remotely. If you think you want to give it a spin, send me a message on FB, Insta or email me at info.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com. Thanks..and enjoy!! Show Notes: Episode 9: The Haunted Pantages Theatre; Within the Darkness & 2 true stories: The Pantages http://hauntedhouses.com/california/the-hollywood-pantages-theater/ https://totally-la.com/ghosts-pantages-theatre/ http://ghoula.blogspot.com/2007/01/pantages-theaters-ghosts.html Creepypasta: http://www.creepypasta.org/creepypasta/within-the-darkness-2#read True Stories: 1st story submitted to me via Facebook Messenger. Demon in the Dark – Dave https://www.myunidays.com/US/en-US/blog/article/9-real-life-ghost-stories-that-ll-scare-the-out-of-you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Welcome to the Playground! In this episode, we will be going over the Philippine legend of the Tiyanak. If you don't know what that is, and you aren't going to listen to this episode just yet, ask one of your Filipino friends what is. After that we have our usual creepy pastas, but they as well as the following true stories all take place in the Philippine Islands. Enjoy! Show Notes: Episode 8: Philippine Legends, ghosts and monsters – The Tiyanak https://www.batangashistory.date/2018/11/tiyanak.html https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/blog/tiyanak/jvWJ_5kSKug0KGej05or4P3QY5lrKzW54R https://www.sutori.com/story/the-tiyanak--AehdGFXyASSNVVQbZo9qN7aE Our Baby – The Devil's Spawn by SILENTREED https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/our-baby-the-devils-spawn A Tagalog Ghost Story by Naomi Arden Paragas Pasatiempo https://plenitudemagazine.ca/a-tagalog-ghost-story/ A creepy true story about my mom's childhood - Reddit user chachidelgado https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/322wqs/a_creepy_true_story_about_my_moms_childhood_the/ Magdalena: A Filipino horror story. – Reddit user Jaicoholic https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/ds2gzx/magdalena_a_filipino_horror_story/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

In this episode, we are heading out to the islands of the Philippines. These many archipelagos are home to many, many legends, myths and folklore. We are now going to start exploring some of these, starting with the Aswang. Our creepy piece of fiction, titled "The Silent Pool", will definitely have you thinking twice of swimming in a strange place by yourself. The finally story, our true paranormal encounter, tells of the White Lady. While the White Lady is common in many country's myths and folklore, we are going to focus on the Philippines. If you have your own paranormal story you would like to share, please send it to stories.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com. I am currently looking for a co-host. If you would like to be considered, please tell me about yourself in an email and send it to info.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com. Have fun...and stay spooky! Show Notes: Episode 7: The Aswang https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/aswang-the-terrifying-vampire-ghouls-of-the-philippines/ The Silent Pool https://www.creepypasta.com/the-silent-pool/ A Philippine Ghost story: Reddit User, permalino https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/62ouw6/a_philippine_ghost_story/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Happy Holidays Playground Peeps!! I hope this holiday season is treating you well. In this Episode, Christmas Scaries Part 2, we start off with a Christmas legend.. The Belsnickle – Adapted form an article by Marcus Schneck followed by the true and terrible crime of the 2008 Covina Christmas Massacre, where Bruce Pardo shot multiple member of the Ortega Family and then set the home on fire with a homemade flame thrower. Then, we go Victorian Era England, for an eerie tale, The Highway Men, written by by Lord Dunsany, about a corpse...swinging from Gallows Tree, and his three friends that still want to help their buddy out. Finally, 2 true tales of Christmas Ghosts. I know everyone is probably having a rough time this Holiday season as we can't really be around lots of family and friends, but I wish you a safe, healthy and merry Christmas. Show Notes: The Belsnickle – Adapted form an article by Marcus Schneck https://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/12/what_is_the_belsnickel_why_is.html The 2008 Covina Massacre https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/covina-massacre-santa-suit-bruce-pardo-ortega-family The Highwaymen, , by Lord Dunsany (1908) https://multoghost.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/thehighwaymen.pdf The Figure in the Recliner – Arthur H https://cafemom.com/entertainment/165955-5_true_christmas_ghost_stories Christmas Church Ghost – Paulina T https://www.liveabout.com/haunted-christmas-2596769 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Welcome Playground Peeps!! In part 1 of the Christmas Scaries, we bring you the murder of Michelle O'Dowd. This isn't a haunted history, but it's still Creepy. We have 2 Christmas Stories for you this week. The first is a bit of a heart warmer, "A Spooky Wisconsin Christmas Ghost Story". A simple tale of a guy and his buddy at Christmas. Our second is a bit spookier. Taking place in England, "Dark Christmas", by Jeanette Winterson, just makes you feel cold. I had goosebumps while telling the story. Finally, our true tale makes me rethink how I'll talk to people when I'm about to fall asleep. Enjoy the Playground! Please, rate and review the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Also, make sure you are following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Send your scary stories to: stories.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com ...and, the email mentioned in the podcast...for you know what (if you listened): info.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com Show Notes: Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theparanormalplaygroundpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparanormalplayground/ Follow us on Twitter: @TheParanormalP3 Michelle White: Pictures take from Bonnie's Blog of Crime- Link below. Pics will be available on our FB and Instagram pages. The story has been sourced from multiple locations. https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/patty-michelle-white/ A Spooky Wisconsin Christmas Ghost Story https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2008/08/haunted_christmas.html Dark Christmas by Jeanette Winterson https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/24/christmas-ghost-stories-dark-jeanette-winterson The Bright Light and the Calm Watchdog: https://cafemom.com/entertainment/165955-5_true_christmas_ghost_stories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we visit the Del Coronado Hotel in San Diego CA, for a little history of a guest who arrived on Thanksgiving, and never left which was written by Troy Taylor of the American Hauntings Podcast. Pictures will be on the Facebook and Instagram pages. Our Creepy fiction comes to us from Freaky Folk Tales and is titled "A Feast of Terror". Finally, our true tale comes from Reddit user KillerOrangeCat and is about a Thanksgiving visit to his Grandparent's farm. Thank you for listening. Please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Also, be sure to subscribe and follow the podcast so that you can be notified of all new episodes and content. I would like to ask you all a personal favor. Please rate and review the podcast. If you have any suggestions on content, stories, or just how you would like to see the podcast improved, please send an email to stores.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com. Thank you for all of your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey all!!  In today's podcast, we will be going over the Battle of Los Angeles.  This actual event isn't something that a lot of people know about, and isn't in the history books we read in shcool.  The fictional story is "The Quiet Night", by Ryan Brennaman,  This is a bit different take on Alien Invasion...and finally, our true story today come's from Reddit, as told by user Digdaws.  Enjoy!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Hey folks! Today's episode takes us to Pasadena CA's Colorado Street Bridge, also called, Suicide Bridge, and the strange happenings that occupy the bridge and riverbed. Our creepypasta story is "A Small Piece of Lead" written by Empyreallnvective. This is a ghost story written in the first person. Finally our episode concludes with my friend Rebecca's personal paranormal story. If you would like me to have an episode on a certain topic, or would like to share your own true personal paranormal story, or you have a fictional story that you would like to have read, send them to stories.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Paranormal Playground Podcast.  In this episode, we will be talking about the history and haunting of the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, a creepypasta called 'Better Films' and my own true paranormal story.  Please keep in mind, this is the first episode, it probably won't be that great.  As I get going, and get better at this, the episodes will be better and better..I promise.    If you have your own personal paranormal, and you would like me to read it on the podcast, please email it to:  stories.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com.  If you have any particular haunted history, creepypasta or urban legends you would like to have an featured in an episode, please email:  info.theparanormalplayground@gmail.com.  Please do me a kindness and rate this podcast on whatever platform you are listening on.  I would really appreciate it.  Thanks for listening!  Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paranormalplayground/support