The Spooktator

Breaking out of quarantine to ask: does the Black Lives Matter movement affect paranormal research? Was there an increase in paranormal activity during lockdown? Was a ghost cyclist really caught on camera? Where did all of those UFOs come from? This episode also features an interview with Lancashire Anomalous Phenomena Investigation Society

Hayley is joined for this episode by Blake Smith and Jeb Card to discuss S1 & S2 of Hellier (produced by Planet Weird), and the shifting landscape of paranormal research. Blake Smith is a writer, researcher, and podcaster and hosts the MonsterTalk Podcast and the In ReSearch Of Podcast which he co-hosts with Jeb Card, an Archaeologist and author of 'Spooky Archaeology'. Episode notes: https://spooktator.co.uk/index.php/2020/03/28/exploring-hellier/

Did you miss us? The Spooktator is back in this extra long episode. The team discuss the latest in the Dear David saga, the ghost of Lauriston Castle, an update on a haunted Witches Prison and the death of Derek Acorah...

What's a paranormal podcast to do to celebrate Halloween? Why, sit down and interview award-winning horror and paranormal writer Stephen Volk of course!

Welcome to this Spooktator Mini in which Hayley interviews Julie Aspin about her work to eradicate the myths and mistruths that surround the 1612 Lancashire Witch Trials. This is part of The Spooktator collab. with LAPIS Paranormal ahead of their LAPIS conference 2019. Check out www.lapisparanormal.com for details.

What's with all the houses with infamous histories in the news this month? Including one which is... legally haunted? PLUS we interview Rob Gandy about Phantom Hitchhikers!

This episode features the first collaboration between The Spooktator and LAPIS. Hayley interviews Peter Laws ahead of the LAPIS Paranormal Conference in November. Laws is the author of 'The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death & Gore'. PLUS: Wrinkles The Clown, Eels in Loch Ness and much more!

Should you go hunting for the ghost of Myra Hindley? What do YOU believe about UFOs? These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode of The Spooktator!

Surprise! While we're on a between-season break, we thought we'd share this episode full of bits that didn't make final episodes, including real-life spooky experiences from listeners. Enjoy! We'll be back in September, until then remember - spooky is in the eye of the beholder.

While Nessie makes waves in Scotland, there's something creeping through the woods of Minerva, Ohio... and it has a pet cat? The Spooktators explore the resurfacing of the legend of the Minerva Monster...

What do the FBI reaaaally know about Bigfoot? What might they be covering up? Why? What happens to a house when somebody dies there? How easy is it to sell a haunted house... what about a cursed one? The Spooktators discuss all of this and much, much more...

Gannon brings us up-to-date on all the latest ghoulish gossip from the paranormal media, plus the spooks discuss things that prowl in the wilds of England... and Hayley's shed...?

We look to the weird skies over America in this episode with news of flying humanoids and military plans to investigate UFOs...

Join us as we explore the legend of The Loveland Frogman and it's connections to Kentucky Goblins. This episode also features a discussion about Ed and Lorriane Warren, and an interview with the late David Farrant about the Highgate Vampire.

As the first issue of a new True Crime magazine hits the shelves in the UK, here at The Spooktator we couldn't help but wonder what exactly it is that makes societies around the world so obsessed with True Crime in the first place. With this question in mind, welcome to The Spooktator goes True Crime (aka. Making Gannon a Murderer.)

Hayley and Charlie discuss listener feedback, upcoming 2019 horror movies, the legend of La Llorona, and holographic ghosts of the future. PLUS something spooky happens during the recording which is picked up by the mic! With cursed Maria coming for your children, it's another episode of The Spooktator podcast!

This episode we discuss the return of Dear David, Ghost divorce, the latest drama in the Rendelsham Forest UFO case, and our predictions for 2019. With Tasmanian Tigers on the prowl, it's another episode of The Spooktator!

In this episode, we discuss the haunted accident hotspot on the M6, the latest Lake Monster sightings from around the globe, and revisit listener feedback with an update.

The Spooktators discuss Killing people for science, ghosts on the battlefront, the Angel of Mons, Big Cats roaming the British countryside. Plus, it's Round 2 of X is for the Unexplained!

In this episode, The Spooktators discuss listener feedback about trickery on Most Haunted, Psychic Sally in the Big Brother House, the latest news about Bigfoot, Plans to catch the Loch Ness Monster and much more! Remember, you can find all the links to stuff we discuss at www.spooktator.co.uk

In this episode, The Spooktators discuss Dark Tourism, Creepy torture museums, Fred West's jumper, the latest ouija board research and much more. Plus, we interview CJ Romer about a current British haunting and his investigation into it!

Season 3 of The Spooktator is here! In this episode, we discuss dodgy advice on haunted houses, an update to The Watcher case and much more. S3E1 also includes an interview with Jon Downes - the director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology.

In the final episode of Season 2, The Spooktator team discuss insects caught on CCTV, Angelic apparitions, the show's new rating system for Ghost Hunting TV, and introduce the first round of X is for the uneXplained. For links and more, visit www.spooktator.co.uk

In this episode, we talk about the death of Guy Lyon Playfair, the legacy of the Enfield Poltergeist case, listener feedback, and Hayley goes on a rant. Plus, this episode features a 2010 interview with Guy Playfair from Hayley's previous podcast - the Righteous Indignation podcast.

The Spooktator team discuss the story of Ruth Ellis and the portrayal of real-life people in paranormal media, the Winchester Mystery House, haunted items, living in haunted houses, murder houses, and much more in this episode of The Spooktator podcast! Episode notes at spooktator.co.uk

The Spooktator team discuss surviving the Swansea earthquake, the Most Haunted movie, the resurgence of Mothman, and Unsolved Mysteries From History! Find details at spooktator.co.uk

Paul travels back in time to bring us eyewitness reports of time portals, Charlie explores dark tourism and the blurred ethical lines, and Hayley talks about tsunami ghosts in this episode of The Spooktator! Visit www.spooktator.co.uk for the links to stories discussed this episode!

In this episode, The Spooktator team discuss the recent media controversy over dowsing, a death at The Ancient Ram Inn, and ghost sex. Lots and lots of ghost sex...

In this episode, Hayley goes ghost hunting in a haunted prison, Paul dissects the Dear David story, and Charlie discusses a dodgy film based on the Borley Rectory haunting, and much more... All links can be found here: http://www.spooktator.co.uk/episode-22/

In Episode 21, The Spooktators discuss Electronic Voice Phenomena with Claire Elliott whose Masters looked at the phenomenon. The team also discuss evidence-based news, and the death of Ian Brady.

Hayley and Charlie are joined by Ben Radford to discuss the 2016 Killer Clowns urban legend and the numerous reports to law enforcement about people dressed as clowns trying to "get" children. Was there any fact to this, or was this just a moral panic? Plus, we discuss the latest controversial evidence to be presented by UK TV show 'Most Haunted'.

In this live show, the team discuss updates on the Harper Kurtz ghost photo and the haunting at 30 East Drive, plus a dodgy casting call for a ghost TV show... and somehow a certain masturbating monkey makes a reappearance.

During this live show on Youtube we asked: What did Brian Cox say about ghosts? Do people who believe in ghosts have worse comprehension skills? What's the hype with Paranormal Lockdown? and, Did police really evacuate a haunted house in Chile?

In the first episode of 2017, The Spooktators discuss ghost beards, historic time slips, that Maine theatre ghost photo, men chasing werewolves, and everything that's wrong with Cannock Chase. Also, Alistair gets angry in local news and we ask, is Hayley stalking Slenderman investigator, Lee Brickley? (No.) Find the links at spooktator.co.uk/episode-17

This is the raw audio of the Christmas episode that was broadcast live on Youtube. It hasn't been edited. A number of people requested it in audio form. You can watch the video at spooktator.co.uk - Enjoy!

Ghosts getting impatient and trashing bars, psychic papers being retracted from journals for bad science, a ghost photobombing a selfie in a car, a chat about that upcoming Slenderman documentary, and a field trip to Bachelor's Grove Cemetary in Chicago, it's episode 15 of The Spooktator!

To celebrate Halloween, the Spooktator team have each created a horror story and this episode is a showcase of their original works, some of which are based on real-life stories and experiences. The stories are: In The House by Hayley Stevens (00:01:21) A horrible Thing Happened To Me On The Way To The Afterlife by Ash Pryce (00:10:00) The Writer's Tale by Alistair Coleman (00:18:55) The Adventure of the HellFire Caves by Paul Gannon (00:24:28) Under The Ice by Charlie Revelle-Smith (00:37:58) Music used in this episode: Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com

We are joined by US investigator and blogger, Kenny Biddle for episode 14 in which we discuss ghosts caught on camera, ghosts throwing plates, a ghost monkey behaving badly, a celebrity ghost, a discussion about the Rutherglen poltergeist and more! Check out spooktator.co.uk for all of the links to content we discuss!

Ghosts bothering taxis in Japan, a Bosnian town hassled by spirits and an interview with Professor Bruce Hood on why humans are so superstitious - it's episode 13 which is unlucky for some!

Paul brings us the lowdown on Ghostbusters 2016! Did this British psychic just get caught cheating on hidden camera? What's the deal with Parapsychology? And can the stageshow Psychic and Science really be scientific? All this and more in episode 12 of The Spooktator... 'cos we ain't afraid of no ghost! Those all important links can be found at www.spooktator.co.uk

Episode 12 isn't quite here yet but here is a special feature in which The Spooktators discuss The Conjuring 2 and the origin stories.

From faces at windows, ghosts in hospital corridors to a figure caught on camera at The Stanley hotel, and more - April was a busy month for ghost sightings! Check out spooktator.co.uk for all your linkage needs!

The Spooktators discuss our failed visit to 30 East Drive, Hayley's trip to Woodchester Mansion, 39 De Grey Street in Hull - is it the new 30 East Drive? Ghost hunters who vandalise... are they really ghost hunting? We apologise for audio quality issues in this episode which we have worked to resolve.

Episode 9 is a collection of clips that didn't make the final cut of other episodes. We discuss real-life ghost hunters moaning about Most Haunted, the ethics of ghost research, The Conjuring 2, Ectoplasm, Ghost Brothers (what?) and Ghost Hunting with TOWIE (WHAT?)

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! We talk about the trailer for the new Ghostbusters film, the ghost haunting Little Mix, Paradox Paranormal and the ghost dog they captured, Britain's sexiest ghost and, finally, more about our visit to 30 East Drive.

Eggsy from Goldie Looking Chain joins the Spooktator team again to discuss ghost belief, council house hauntings, Oliver Cromwell's ghost and much more, in this, episode 7 of The Spooktator.

Ghost slugs, Peter Popoff, Monks that might not be and Residue, we're joined by Eggsy of Goldie Looking Chain to discuss all of these and more in this, episode 6 of The Spooktator. Find links to everything discussed at spooktator.co.uk

Japanese Ghosts, Dogging, Essex Witch Apparitions and police encounters with Zombies - it's episode 5 of The Spooktator, the podcast that examines paranormal media.

Welcome to the first show of 2016! We return to discuss Harry Price, the Enfield Poltergeist, a haunted immigration centre, Ed and Lorraine Warren and some scary hotel experiences shared on Tripadvisor. Find the episode notes at spooktator.co.uk For this episode the team are joined by Michael Marshall of the Good Thinking Society. Learn more about Michael and his work at goodthinkingsociety.org If you enjoy the show why not leave a review? Episode 5 will be released in two weeks time and will contain more news stories from January 2016. Spook to you soon...

Alistair, Hayley and Paul examine a christmas-related London based ghost story making the headlines in this, The Spooktator Christmas Special 2015.

Welcome to episode 3 of The Spooktator Podcast. Examining ghost related headlines from November 2015 the team discuss exorcisms, ouija boards and more.